NEWSLETTER: August 2013
Aug 22, 2013 | News & Updates
In this issue: From the President Join the Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships Committee Global Opportunities for Women; Speed Networking; and Media Rountable Recap: Online Metrics Bootcamp at Beekeeper Group WWPR Visits WUSA9 Studio Trends of the Trade Member Spotlight PR in Focus Tips from Campus Articles of Interest Upcoming Events Jobs Membership News Sponsor Spotlight From the President 
We hope everyone is enjoying the summer months! We are busy gearing up for the fall which will feature a few of our signature offerings such as Speed Networking, Media Roundtable and the annual PR Woman of the Year events. Another hearty congratulations to our Emerging Leader Awards (ELA) honorees Rachael Glaws, Lauren Wesley Wilson and Nell Callahan. If you ever have any questions about the ELAs, WOY or any member benefits please do reach out. We are here to provide the best industry support possible. Best, 
Tina and Kendra WWPR Co-Presidents Return to top Join the Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships Committee Are you looking to find a way to become more involved with WWPR? The Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships Committee is looking for committee members. WWPR established its Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships Committee to form beneficial relationships with women's groups, professional societies and like-minded organizations. The purpose is to increase awareness of WWPR, secure sponsorships for key events and network with and learn about other groups in the community. To learn more, see https://wwpr.org/committees/#partnerships. If interested, please contact Erin Flior, chair of WWPR's Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships Committee. Return to top Professional Development WWPR is kicking off the fall season with not one, but two, September events: Join us for the September Brown Bag Discussion: "How Washington is Unlocking Global Opportunities for Women" on Wednesday, September 10, 12:00 noon-1:30 p.m. at Fleishman Hillard DC's offices located at 1615 L St., NW, Washington, DC. Join host Fleishman Hillard for a panel discussion with experts who are advancing solutions in health, education, finance and politics for millions of women worldwide. From non-profits to NGOs, corporations to agencies, hear the inspiring stories of women who are rolling up their sleeves to put action behind their vision. This program will provide key insights on partnership building and the communication strategies necessary to execute on a global scale. The panel will be moderated by Kris Balderston, Fleishman Hillard DC's General Manager and former Special Representative for Global Partnerships at the State Department. Stay tuned for the list of panelists! Registration is open. Back by popular demand, be sure to register for WWPR's annual Speed Networking event! Like speed-dating for professionals, but bring lots of business cards for exchanging contacts! We'll also have plenty of time for open mingling. This event is a great way for meeting communications folks across the industry. Join us Wednesday, September 18, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. for networking, light appetizers and drinks at the National Association of Home Builders, 1201 15th St., NW, Washington, DC. Register now. Mark your calendar for our annual Media Roundtable on Tuesday, October 22nd, 12:00 noon-2:00 p.m. at the American Chemical Society, 1155 16th St., NW, Washington, DC. This year's program will have a broadcast focus and the panel of reporters, producers and editors will be moderated by a member of the Strauss Media Strategies team. Registration will open soon. If you have a suggestion for a future program topic, please email PD Co-Chairs, Melanie Jordan and Erica Hiar at professionaldevelopment@wwpr.org. Return to top RECAP: Online Metrics Bootcamp at Beekeeper Group by Anne Ladewig, WWPR Professional Development Committee Member With so much information in PR distributed online, understanding and sharing the best online metrics is critical for sharing and reporting. Free tools like Google Analytics, Facebook Insights and other quantitative tools can give you the hard numbers to demonstrate campaign success, in addition to more qualitative analysis. During the WWPR July Brown Bag Discussion, "Online Metrics Bootcamp," four leaders in digital communications discussed how to gather meaningful data, analyze it and then optimize it. Shana Glickfield, Partner, Beekeeper Group, said to make the most of Google Analytics, because they can inspire what you might not know. "Google Analytics can help you define your goals," Glickfield said. "They can help you determine who you are reaching, and how to decide what you want to include in a final report." Glickfield listed the figures that appear on the first page when logging on to Google Analytics. The first number is page views. It will be the largest, but is not necessarily the most important. The next number is visitors, followed by unique visitors. The fourth figure is pages per visit, where you can see if visitors are visiting your site frequently, or are they searching for something they can't find on your page? The next number is average visit duration. Glickfield said that a visit of more than one minute is good, and five minutes means that they are really reading your content. The last number is the bounce rate, the number of people who came to your site and left immediately. Glickfield said that the average is 40-60%. Learn about the devices people are reading your content on, and optimize content accordingly. Are you receiving direct traffic versus referral traffic versus search traffic? Jenna Golden, from Twitter's Political and Advocacy Sales office in DC said that Twitter has analytics available, but only active advertisers can see them. "The followers dashboard gives you an aggregate look at who is following you and where your followers are coming from," Golden said. Active advertisers can also see a Twitter interest graph, which shows the dissects who you follow, it is not based on your tweets. It also looks at the accounts of your followers and who they are following. Golden said promoted tweets can count on 1-3% engagement, and by looking at your analytics, you can highlight moments where your content performs better. When it comes to Facebook, Susanna Murley, Manager of Digital Media, for the Solar Energy Industries Association, said you must include photos with every post. Facebook analytics show the number of people who actually see your post. Murley said to start using hashtags (#) to make it easier for users to search for your key terms. Cary Lawrence, VP, Agency Development, for SocialCode, said how topics are organized on the web is changing. "We can't expect people to go to the website, we must build the demand," Lawrence said. Social is no longer a silo, she said. Rather, it is a content layer and distribution system. "Content is food for the newsfeed and stream," Lawrence said. She said communicators should turn their focus to social use by mobile users, and where the channels blur, such as social TV. "People no longer just watch TV, they are tweeting and posting on Facebook while they watch," Lawrence said. "They are interacting with the content across the channels, so focus on the audience you want to reach, not the channel." Return to top WWPR Visits WUSA9 Studio By Kelly Mack, Environics Communications On August 7, about 50 members visited the WUSA9 studio for a newsroom tour, viewing the noon news taping and a Q&A session with some of the producers and assignment editor. The group came away with some great insights on WUSA9 and broadcast news in general:
I just received my latest Fast Company (September 2013) and the cover story is all about Jeff Bezos, or as the text reads "King Bezos". The issue went to press before the announcement that Bezos had agreed to buy the Washington Post for $250 million, cash. This announcement was on the heels of the sale of the Boston Globe for $70 million to John W. Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Socks. When the Boston Globe sale was announced, the scuttlebutt had more to do with the difference between the purchase price of $1.1 billion in 1993 to the sale price 20 years later of $70 million. Makes one wonder, not for the first time, about the future and value in the market place of traditional print media. Mind you, I'm not suggesting that this trend is a new one. Print journalism and traditional media outlets have been struggling to find a balance between business as usual and new ways in which consumers receive and interact with news stories. There is still value in local news. Value investor, Warren Buffett, is purchasing newspapers across the country. He sees value in local newspapers. Forbes reports that in the past two years, Berkshire Hathaway, has acquired 28 local newspapers for $344 million. Buffett believes that there is no replacement for the delivery of local news. Global stories get barely a glance, yet a story about a local personality will be read start to finish. READ MORE Return to top PR In Focus: Valuing the Truth PR in Focus is a monthly column written by WWPR member Jessica Williams exploring a wide range of topics and current events from a public relations perspective Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of Washington Women in Public Relations 
Mark Twain once said, "Truth is the most valuable thing we have. Let us economize it." But in a world where commodification is de rigueur, his statement could be argued both positively and negatively. For public relations professionals, however, truth can define a career, a client relationship, and certainly the level of audience engagement, thus influencing the ultimate success of a campaign. Not valuing the truth as an asset can be perilous and human history is littered with numerous examples of those who have chosen to tread that wayward path. The term "PR flack" has historically meant a press agent who "flacked" or promoted about something, sometimes stretching or completely ignoring the truth. Today, some embrace or even use the moniker, in part because public relations as a field has largely shed the "flack" image and instead become viewed as integral to the success of businesses and organizations across all sectors and industries. Old norms of hollow promotion, disregard for the truth, and a narrow view of the public have fallen away to give rise to values like respect, integrity, quality, entrepreneurship, and global citizenship. Public relations agencies in particular embrace values that serve as indicators of the level of service and competency that they can provide their clients. READ MORE Return to top Tips from Campus Tips from Campus is a monthly column written by WWPR member Jordan DeJarnette exploring a wide range of topics from a student's perspective including guidance to young PR professionals beginning their careers in public relations. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of Washington Women in Public Relations 
The start of my senior year of college is closely approaching, bringing with it the reality of life sans school. I, like many other young PR professionals, have the goal of moving to one of my favorite places in the world after graduation - DC. Now, as much as I hate to admit it, I do not in fact have a bottomless bank account that will fund this three hundred plus mile move. Because of this, the task of securing a post graduation job is imperative if I want to make my Capitol Hill dreams come true. I've gathered a list of tips below of things to do to prime you for the work world as you, and I, head into our senior year. 1. Secure an internship -- The first tip on this list is one that falls under the category of something that every young PR professional is on the hunt for - useful experience. Senior year is the last chance to soak up all of the information you can, from a wide array of people, before being thrown into the pressure of a full time job. It is a time to explore options of different fields that might interest you, or continue to pursue an avenue that you've previously decided on. At this point most structured internships with large firms and departments have already been filled. Don't let that discourage you! Small businesses, non-profit organizations and even some of your university's departments tend to have application deadlines that open up once the semester begins. Use your campus' career services or professional development center as a resource to find contact information and do your own research on local establishments in your area. If a place that you are interested in doesn't have a formal internship position, you can offer to help them manage their social media, or if they don't have an online presence you can be the one to get them set up. Even something as small as creating a Facebook page can translate into valuable experience on your resume! READ MORE Return to top Member Spotlight By Colleen Fogarty of the American College of Gastroenterology and WWPR Emerging Leaders Awards Committee Member On July 18, three Emerging Leaders Awards honorees were named at WWPR's signature event that celebrates young women (ages 23-30) who have significantly impacted the communications field and show the potential to make their mark on the industry as a whole for many years to come. This month's Member Spotlight features ELA honoree Nell Callahan, Senior Vice President at SKDKnickerbocker. 
1. Congrats on being an ELA honoree, Nell. What does it mean for you to be honored by your peers in Washington? Thank you! I'm honored to be included with the other finalists this year and to be recognized by WWPR. I look forward to introducing more young women to WWPR so that they join the conversation on how we can improve our industry and individual skills. 2. You've been in PR for about 10 years now, with 3 of those years being at SKDKnickerbocker -- what made you choose the PR/Comm field and what makes you stay? I always loved writing and telling stories, so I naturally gravitated to journalism when I was in high school. When I went to college, I realized how much I loved politics, found myself an internship in public affairs, and haven't looked back since. I love my job because I get to see the world from different people's points of view every day; it's exciting, challenging and rewarding. 3. What kind of projects do you get excited about working on? When have you been most proud? You mentioned the recent marriage equality project in your video introduction shown at the ELA. I like working on projects where you can achieve real change, whether that's working on major social issues like marriage equality, policy issues like the legal status of Guantanamo detainees, or for organizations that are fighting for their voice to be heard. I'm so proud of all of SKDK's work for marriage equality. We led the New York and Washington efforts that made marriage legal in those states, and we led the communications strategy around the Windsor and Perry Supreme Court cases. All three projects were a huge undertaking by our teams in New York and DC, and turned out to be historic victories. Return to top Articles of Interest
We hope everyone is enjoying the summer months! We are busy gearing up for the fall which will feature a few of our signature offerings such as Speed Networking, Media Roundtable and the annual PR Woman of the Year events. Another hearty congratulations to our Emerging Leader Awards (ELA) honorees Rachael Glaws, Lauren Wesley Wilson and Nell Callahan. If you ever have any questions about the ELAs, WOY or any member benefits please do reach out. We are here to provide the best industry support possible. Best, 
Tina and Kendra WWPR Co-Presidents Return to top Join the Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships Committee Are you looking to find a way to become more involved with WWPR? The Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships Committee is looking for committee members. WWPR established its Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships Committee to form beneficial relationships with women's groups, professional societies and like-minded organizations. The purpose is to increase awareness of WWPR, secure sponsorships for key events and network with and learn about other groups in the community. To learn more, see https://wwpr.org/committees/#partnerships. If interested, please contact Erin Flior, chair of WWPR's Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships Committee. Return to top Professional Development WWPR is kicking off the fall season with not one, but two, September events: Join us for the September Brown Bag Discussion: "How Washington is Unlocking Global Opportunities for Women" on Wednesday, September 10, 12:00 noon-1:30 p.m. at Fleishman Hillard DC's offices located at 1615 L St., NW, Washington, DC. Join host Fleishman Hillard for a panel discussion with experts who are advancing solutions in health, education, finance and politics for millions of women worldwide. From non-profits to NGOs, corporations to agencies, hear the inspiring stories of women who are rolling up their sleeves to put action behind their vision. This program will provide key insights on partnership building and the communication strategies necessary to execute on a global scale. The panel will be moderated by Kris Balderston, Fleishman Hillard DC's General Manager and former Special Representative for Global Partnerships at the State Department. Stay tuned for the list of panelists! Registration is open. Back by popular demand, be sure to register for WWPR's annual Speed Networking event! Like speed-dating for professionals, but bring lots of business cards for exchanging contacts! We'll also have plenty of time for open mingling. This event is a great way for meeting communications folks across the industry. Join us Wednesday, September 18, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. for networking, light appetizers and drinks at the National Association of Home Builders, 1201 15th St., NW, Washington, DC. Register now. Mark your calendar for our annual Media Roundtable on Tuesday, October 22nd, 12:00 noon-2:00 p.m. at the American Chemical Society, 1155 16th St., NW, Washington, DC. This year's program will have a broadcast focus and the panel of reporters, producers and editors will be moderated by a member of the Strauss Media Strategies team. Registration will open soon. If you have a suggestion for a future program topic, please email PD Co-Chairs, Melanie Jordan and Erica Hiar at professionaldevelopment@wwpr.org. Return to top RECAP: Online Metrics Bootcamp at Beekeeper Group by Anne Ladewig, WWPR Professional Development Committee Member With so much information in PR distributed online, understanding and sharing the best online metrics is critical for sharing and reporting. Free tools like Google Analytics, Facebook Insights and other quantitative tools can give you the hard numbers to demonstrate campaign success, in addition to more qualitative analysis. During the WWPR July Brown Bag Discussion, "Online Metrics Bootcamp," four leaders in digital communications discussed how to gather meaningful data, analyze it and then optimize it. Shana Glickfield, Partner, Beekeeper Group, said to make the most of Google Analytics, because they can inspire what you might not know. "Google Analytics can help you define your goals," Glickfield said. "They can help you determine who you are reaching, and how to decide what you want to include in a final report." Glickfield listed the figures that appear on the first page when logging on to Google Analytics. The first number is page views. It will be the largest, but is not necessarily the most important. The next number is visitors, followed by unique visitors. The fourth figure is pages per visit, where you can see if visitors are visiting your site frequently, or are they searching for something they can't find on your page? The next number is average visit duration. Glickfield said that a visit of more than one minute is good, and five minutes means that they are really reading your content. The last number is the bounce rate, the number of people who came to your site and left immediately. Glickfield said that the average is 40-60%. Learn about the devices people are reading your content on, and optimize content accordingly. Are you receiving direct traffic versus referral traffic versus search traffic? Jenna Golden, from Twitter's Political and Advocacy Sales office in DC said that Twitter has analytics available, but only active advertisers can see them. "The followers dashboard gives you an aggregate look at who is following you and where your followers are coming from," Golden said. Active advertisers can also see a Twitter interest graph, which shows the dissects who you follow, it is not based on your tweets. It also looks at the accounts of your followers and who they are following. Golden said promoted tweets can count on 1-3% engagement, and by looking at your analytics, you can highlight moments where your content performs better. When it comes to Facebook, Susanna Murley, Manager of Digital Media, for the Solar Energy Industries Association, said you must include photos with every post. Facebook analytics show the number of people who actually see your post. Murley said to start using hashtags (#) to make it easier for users to search for your key terms. Cary Lawrence, VP, Agency Development, for SocialCode, said how topics are organized on the web is changing. "We can't expect people to go to the website, we must build the demand," Lawrence said. Social is no longer a silo, she said. Rather, it is a content layer and distribution system. "Content is food for the newsfeed and stream," Lawrence said. She said communicators should turn their focus to social use by mobile users, and where the channels blur, such as social TV. "People no longer just watch TV, they are tweeting and posting on Facebook while they watch," Lawrence said. "They are interacting with the content across the channels, so focus on the audience you want to reach, not the channel." Return to top WWPR Visits WUSA9 Studio By Kelly Mack, Environics Communications On August 7, about 50 members visited the WUSA9 studio for a newsroom tour, viewing the noon news taping and a Q&A session with some of the producers and assignment editor. The group came away with some great insights on WUSA9 and broadcast news in general:- Broadcast is using Twitter like a police scanner and increasingly more stories are coming from Twitter. Staffers monitor social media all day and share information on what's trending or if news breaks online. The news encouraged everyone to follow @WUSA9 as well as the producers and reporters.
- The morning executive producer said she is always looking for interesting people to interview. This is also true for the noon news program. Anchor JC Hayward has a special interest in nonprofits and people doing good in the community.
- When relevant news breaks for a client, this is a good time to immediately contact WUSA9. They will be looking for experts to interview and will be eager for someone knowledgeable. Have some background on the person, what they can talk about, and why it's relevant.
- When pitching broadcast, think about visuals and uniqueness of the story. Will it play well visually? Does it tie in to current news trends?
- If you're not sure where your pitch belongs, start with the news director or assignment editor. Keep your pitch short and to the point.
- Another option is to pitch the reporter/producer who covers the kind of news you're offering. Similar to print reporters, it helps to watch their segments and follow them on social media.
- If you're pitching an interview or event to cover, they appreciate advance notice for scheduling. Otherwise, most coverage decisions are being made the day before or day of, so advance pitching is not helpful. Broadcast also has to make coverage changes at the last minute, so ability to be flexible helps.
- The Sunday PowerBlock producer is open to receiving pitches on interesting speakers relevant to the content of the programs (energy, biotech/health, & defense). She said they are always looking for experts on these topics and work with PR people to find panelists for the shows.
I just received my latest Fast Company (September 2013) and the cover story is all about Jeff Bezos, or as the text reads "King Bezos". The issue went to press before the announcement that Bezos had agreed to buy the Washington Post for $250 million, cash. This announcement was on the heels of the sale of the Boston Globe for $70 million to John W. Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Socks. When the Boston Globe sale was announced, the scuttlebutt had more to do with the difference between the purchase price of $1.1 billion in 1993 to the sale price 20 years later of $70 million. Makes one wonder, not for the first time, about the future and value in the market place of traditional print media. Mind you, I'm not suggesting that this trend is a new one. Print journalism and traditional media outlets have been struggling to find a balance between business as usual and new ways in which consumers receive and interact with news stories. There is still value in local news. Value investor, Warren Buffett, is purchasing newspapers across the country. He sees value in local newspapers. Forbes reports that in the past two years, Berkshire Hathaway, has acquired 28 local newspapers for $344 million. Buffett believes that there is no replacement for the delivery of local news. Global stories get barely a glance, yet a story about a local personality will be read start to finish. READ MORE Return to top PR In Focus: Valuing the Truth PR in Focus is a monthly column written by WWPR member Jessica Williams exploring a wide range of topics and current events from a public relations perspective Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of Washington Women in Public Relations Mark Twain once said, "Truth is the most valuable thing we have. Let us economize it." But in a world where commodification is de rigueur, his statement could be argued both positively and negatively. For public relations professionals, however, truth can define a career, a client relationship, and certainly the level of audience engagement, thus influencing the ultimate success of a campaign. Not valuing the truth as an asset can be perilous and human history is littered with numerous examples of those who have chosen to tread that wayward path. The term "PR flack" has historically meant a press agent who "flacked" or promoted about something, sometimes stretching or completely ignoring the truth. Today, some embrace or even use the moniker, in part because public relations as a field has largely shed the "flack" image and instead become viewed as integral to the success of businesses and organizations across all sectors and industries. Old norms of hollow promotion, disregard for the truth, and a narrow view of the public have fallen away to give rise to values like respect, integrity, quality, entrepreneurship, and global citizenship. Public relations agencies in particular embrace values that serve as indicators of the level of service and competency that they can provide their clients. READ MORE Return to top Tips from Campus Tips from Campus is a monthly column written by WWPR member Jordan DeJarnette exploring a wide range of topics from a student's perspective including guidance to young PR professionals beginning their careers in public relations. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of Washington Women in Public Relations The start of my senior year of college is closely approaching, bringing with it the reality of life sans school. I, like many other young PR professionals, have the goal of moving to one of my favorite places in the world after graduation - DC. Now, as much as I hate to admit it, I do not in fact have a bottomless bank account that will fund this three hundred plus mile move. Because of this, the task of securing a post graduation job is imperative if I want to make my Capitol Hill dreams come true. I've gathered a list of tips below of things to do to prime you for the work world as you, and I, head into our senior year. 1. Secure an internship -- The first tip on this list is one that falls under the category of something that every young PR professional is on the hunt for - useful experience. Senior year is the last chance to soak up all of the information you can, from a wide array of people, before being thrown into the pressure of a full time job. It is a time to explore options of different fields that might interest you, or continue to pursue an avenue that you've previously decided on. At this point most structured internships with large firms and departments have already been filled. Don't let that discourage you! Small businesses, non-profit organizations and even some of your university's departments tend to have application deadlines that open up once the semester begins. Use your campus' career services or professional development center as a resource to find contact information and do your own research on local establishments in your area. If a place that you are interested in doesn't have a formal internship position, you can offer to help them manage their social media, or if they don't have an online presence you can be the one to get them set up. Even something as small as creating a Facebook page can translate into valuable experience on your resume! READ MORE Return to top Member Spotlight By Colleen Fogarty of the American College of Gastroenterology and WWPR Emerging Leaders Awards Committee Member On July 18, three Emerging Leaders Awards honorees were named at WWPR's signature event that celebrates young women (ages 23-30) who have significantly impacted the communications field and show the potential to make their mark on the industry as a whole for many years to come. This month's Member Spotlight features ELA honoree Nell Callahan, Senior Vice President at SKDKnickerbocker. 1. Congrats on being an ELA honoree, Nell. What does it mean for you to be honored by your peers in Washington? Thank you! I'm honored to be included with the other finalists this year and to be recognized by WWPR. I look forward to introducing more young women to WWPR so that they join the conversation on how we can improve our industry and individual skills. 2. You've been in PR for about 10 years now, with 3 of those years being at SKDKnickerbocker -- what made you choose the PR/Comm field and what makes you stay? I always loved writing and telling stories, so I naturally gravitated to journalism when I was in high school. When I went to college, I realized how much I loved politics, found myself an internship in public affairs, and haven't looked back since. I love my job because I get to see the world from different people's points of view every day; it's exciting, challenging and rewarding. 3. What kind of projects do you get excited about working on? When have you been most proud? You mentioned the recent marriage equality project in your video introduction shown at the ELA. I like working on projects where you can achieve real change, whether that's working on major social issues like marriage equality, policy issues like the legal status of Guantanamo detainees, or for organizations that are fighting for their voice to be heard. I'm so proud of all of SKDK's work for marriage equality. We led the New York and Washington efforts that made marriage legal in those states, and we led the communications strategy around the Windsor and Perry Supreme Court cases. All three projects were a huge undertaking by our teams in New York and DC, and turned out to be historic victories. Return to top Articles of Interest - Discovery, Not Link Building, is the Objective of Your Press Release (Business Wire Blog)
- Is the public relations industry leaning in? (PRWeek)
- No Tom, Google didn't just kill PR agencies (PRWeek)
- Infographic: Evolution of the PR Industry (Ragan)
- Research Director/Senior Vice President, Porter Novelli
- Public Relations Manager, TorchLight
- Senior Account Executive, Health Affairs, Ketchum
- Project Coordinator, McGinn and Company
- Public Relations Temp, Optical Society
- Publicity and Promotions Account Executive, Allied Integrated Marketing
- Text4Baby Communications Intern, National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition
- Senior Digital Media Strategist, Advancement Project
- Account Supervisor, JPA Health Communications
- Project Manager, Environmental Grassroots and Advocacy Campaign, Z Communications Company
- Account Executive, Digital Health, Edelman
- Public Relations Intern, GuideStar
- Communications Manager, Archdiocese of Washington
- Marketing and Communications Specialist, The Center for Public Integrity
- Full-Time Paid Intern, (available immediately), Environics Communications
- Video Editor or Motion Graphics Specialist, Green Buzz Agency
- Assistant Account Executive/Technical Project Manager, Edelman
- Junior Media Buyer/Planner, Porter Novelli
Post a Job Return to top Membership July New MembersJennifer Martin, U.S. Department of Agriculture Helena Lehman, Leading Authorities Libby May, The Hatcher Group Jaclyn Meuleners, Student Emily Tyner, XLA Billie McCain, Student Penelope Parker, P2 Marcomm Services LLC Allyson Funk, AARP Nissa Hiatt, National Association of Home Builders Danielle Duff, Student Sara Mischo, American Speech - Language Hearing Association Jordan DeJarnette, Student Meg Cangany, Plan International USA Charlotte Seigler, Stratacomm Juliet Daum, University of Virginia Darden School of Business Jill Fisher, Student Jaclyn Randolph, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Lindsay Boroush, NAMIC Melissa Braunstein, www.melissabraunstein.com Linda Butcher, Korea Economic Institute of America Lisa Matthews, Associated Press Televisions Nell Callahan, SKDKnickerbocker Ruihua Zhang, Student Erin Donovan, Arnold & Porter LLP Susanna Murley, Solar Energy Industries Association Alison Schiffli, Burson-Marsteller
July RenewalsLauren Smith, Melanoma Research Foundation Diana Barris, New Enterprise Associates Issara Pimpawathin, Student Joan Coyle, American Chemical Society Erin Flior, Adfero Group Alicia Sellitti, iostudio Amber Sheridan, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Kari Hudnell, Freelance Amanda Sawney, Software & Information Industry Association
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