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Kathi Lunardi

January 8, 2021

Living in and being a PR professional in the D.C. area for 20 years, I’ve grown to take for granted...

December 2020 President’s Message

Chapter News & Thought Leadership PRSA NCC News Uncategorized

Kathi Lunardi

December 21, 2020

Dear NCC Members and Colleagues: The end of a tumultuous year is upon us. As I have strived to do...

Meet Nicole: Dog Mom, Home Chef, TV and Movie Lover, Passionate about Uplifting Others

Chapter News & Thought Leadership Member Profile

Kathi Lunardi

December 16, 2020

Nicole Golvala loves watching comedies on Netflix with her sister. One of her favorites is Mindy Kaling’s Never Have I...

Washington’s Top Communications Work Honored at 52nd Annual National Capital Excellence in Communications Awards

Chapter News & Thought Leadership ECA Hall of Fame PRSA NCC News

Kathi Lunardi

December 3, 2020

ICF Next and CDC Diabetes Alert Day 2019®: Reaching Multicultural Audiences Takes ‘Best in Show;’ Edelman’s Osborne Ross and American...

Lifetime Achievement Award Bestowed To Lisa Osborne Ross And Gemma Puglisi

Chapter News & Thought Leadership Hall of Fame PRSA NCC News Thoth Awards

Scott Punk

November 16, 2020

Osborne Ross and Puglisi Inducted into the National Capital Public Relations Hall of Fame on December 2 WASHINGTON, D.C.— The...

PRSA NCC Announces 2021 Chapter Leadership

Scott Punk

October 29, 2020

WASHINGTON--PRSA NCC, the nation's largest and most active PRSA chapter, today announced the leaders who have been selected by its...

October 2020 President’s Message

Chapter News & Thought Leadership PRSA NCC News Uncategorized

Scott Punk

October 22, 2020

Dear NCC Members and Colleagues: As we move into the final quarter of the year, I want to center this...

Long-Time Chapter Supporter PRofessional Solutions Closing its Doors

Scott Punk

October 15, 2020

By Lauren Lawson-Zilai, President-Elect PRSA NCC, Senior Director of Public Relations/National Spokesperson, Goodwill Industries International Kate Perrin is a familiar...

Celebrating and Supporting the Hispanic Community: A Conversation Between PRSA NCC President Lisa Kiefer and Mary Ann Gomez Orta

Scott Punk

October 13, 2020

By Lisa Kiefer, President, PRSA NCC, and President and CEO, Sightline Strategy Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15...

Online Voting Now Open to Elect 2021 PRSA NCC Officers and Board Members

PRSA NCC News Uncategorized

Scott Punk

October 6, 2020

Online voting is now open for 2021 PRSA NCC Officers and Board Members! Only members of PRSA NCC in good...

Communicate With Your Community, Wherever They Are

Chapter News & Thought Leadership COVID-19 Blog Uncategorized

Scott Punk

October 1, 2020

A complete understanding of audience needs—especially in moments of great uncertainty—is your brand’s most valuable tool. By Matt Bennett, Vice...

Candidates Announced for 2021 PRSA NCC Chapter Officers and Board

Jessica Simpkins

September 25, 2020

PRSA NCC is pleased to announce the following candidates for the chapter’s 2021 Board of Directors. Voting opens on Thursday,...

The Dangers of DIY Market Research: A Matter of Ethics

Jessica Simpkins

September 24, 2020

By Jason Booms, Director of Strategic Research & Communications, The Hannon Group, LLC Market research technology has evolved to the...

The Intersection of Peace, Ethics, and Social Media

Scott Punk

September 21, 2020

By Sultana F. Ali, APR Each September 21, the world commemorates the International Day of Peace, a noble ideal. But...

PR Ethics: Context & Content

Jessica Simpkins

September 18, 2020

By Don Bates, APR, Fellow PRSA Before any discussion of ethics in the public relations industry, we need to define...

Avoiding ethical elitism

Jessica Simpkins

September 16, 2020

By Mike Doble, APR, Principal at Doble Consulting I’ve been a student of leadership communication behavior for more than 40...

“Serving the Greater Good”

Jessica Simpkins

September 11, 2020

By Brigitte W. Johnson, APR, Lecturer, Georgetown School of Continuing Studies September is ethics month in our public relations profession....

August 2020 President’s Message

Jessica Simpkins

August 17, 2020

Dear NCC Colleagues, It is hard to believe the end of summer is near. As we hit the five-month mark...

Meet Sabrina: Green Bay Packers Fan and Associations Expert

Chapter News & Thought Leadership Member Profile

Jessica Simpkins

August 13, 2020

Sabrina Kidwai loves history, culture and above all sports. For the past 17 years, Sabrina has been elevating associations across...

Communications in the Time of Coronavirus

Jessica Simpkins

August 7, 2020

by Sacha Cohen, Founder & President, Grassfed Media The coronavirus outbreak has thrown us into uncharted and frightening territory. There are many...

Communicating with Communities of Color through COVID-19

Chapter News & Thought Leadership COVID-19 Blog Diversity

Jessica Simpkins

July 31, 2020

By: Cedric F. Brown, APR For better or worse, COVID-19 has greatly impacted the way our profession will move forward. With...

Call for Nominations: 2021 PRSA NCC Board of Directors

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Jessica Simpkins

July 31, 2020

PRSA NCC is currently seeking industry professionals to serve on its 2021 volunteer Board of Directors. To serve on the...

After Covid-19, Will Americans Still Struggle To Make Health And Well-Being A Priority?

Jessica Simpkins

July 29, 2020

By Sharon Reis, The Reis Group COVID-19 has exploded the health care system. But sometime in the future, Americans will...

The National Capital Public Relations Hall of Fame Deadline Closes Friday, July 24

Chapter News & Thought Leadership Hall of Fame PRSA NCC News

Jessica Simpkins

July 14, 2020

The National Capital Public Relations Hall of Fame Award nominations are open till Friday, July 24 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The award is...

PRSA NCC Unveils New Awards Program Name; Early Bird Deadline Extended

Chapter News & Thought Leadership PRSA NCC News Thoth Awards

Jessica Simpkins

July 14, 2020

The PRSA NCC Awards and Recognition Committee is excited to debut its new name for its inaugural awards. Following feedback...

Meet Joan: Hiking Lover and Nurses’ Rights Fighter

Chapter News & Thought Leadership Member Profile

Jessica Simpkins

July 14, 2020

Joan Hurwitz, APR is a passionate advocate who has spent 27 years supporting nurses. When she’s not spending hours fighting...

How to Write Gender-Inclusively

Jessica Simpkins

July 7, 2020

By Crystal Borde, Vice President, Diversity + Inclusion Lead at Vanguard Communications What’s your preferred pronoun? He/him? She/her? They/them? Or...

It’s Time for Communicators to Lead the Change

Jessica Simpkins

July 2, 2020

By Ben Finzel and LaTricia Harper Woods The nation has once again reached another major inflection point in our history....

How to Contribute to Black Lives Matter Dialogue with a DEI Lens

Jessica Simpkins

June 25, 2020

By Crystal Borde, Vice President, Diversity + Inclusion Lead at Vanguard Communications We agree. Black lives matter. For centuries, systemic...

June 2020 President’s Message by Lisa Kiefer

Chapter News & Thought Leadership Email Newsletter

Jessica Simpkins

June 18, 2020

Dear NCC Members and Colleagues: The half-way point of 2020 is upon us, and what a first six months it...

Reopening? Or Just Thinking About It? Internal Communications is Crucial

Jessica Simpkins

June 15, 2020

By Denise Hart, President of O2 Lab When you’re bringing people back into the office post-lockdown, nothing is more important...

Meet Joseph: TikTok Fan and Diversity and Inclusion Champion

Chapter News & Thought Leadership Diversity Email Newsletter Member Profile

Jessica Simpkins

June 12, 2020

Meet Joseph Dawson, a North Carolina native working at Freddie Mac and enjoying his life in Arlington with his husband,...

Change Starts with Us

Jessica Simpkins

June 11, 2020

Three ways communicators can contribute to racial justice Over the past few weeks, civil unrest has disrupted our nation. The...

PRSA NCC Commitment to Action and Accountability

Jessica Simpkins

June 4, 2020

The PRSA National Capital Chapter (PRSA NCC) is dismayed by the recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery,...

Now, and Always—How Pharma Brands Can Get Their Messaging Right During the Pandemic

Jessica Simpkins

May 28, 2020

by Jonathan Wilson, Owner & CEO Spectrum Science It’s been more than 60 days since parts of the U.S. began...

With Conference Season Looming, Prepare to Pivot

Jessica Simpkins

May 18, 2020

By Karen Addis, APR, and Lisa Fels Davitt It’s only May, but fall conference season is in full swing….at least...

Communications Strategies for Surviving COVID-19

Jessica Simpkins

May 14, 2020

By Marjorie Weisskohl, APR It’s May 2020; businesses are anxious to reopen their doors and return to pre-COVID19 activity levels....

Positioning Your Agency For New Business Success, Post-Pandemic

Jessica Simpkins

May 11, 2020

By Lori Russo Public relations agencies are hurting. Layoffs, salary reductions, lost revenue and stalled campaigns are impacting firms of...

Ethical and Accurate Science Promotion: Lessons from COVID-19 and Hydroxychloroquine

Jessica Simpkins

May 7, 2020

By Beth Casteel, Senior Counselor, The Reis Group The Guardian recently published an article on how the lupus drug hydroxychloroquine...

A Marketer’s Role During COVID-19

Jessica Simpkins

May 4, 2020

By SRB Communications Washington, D.C. While healthcare staff and other essential workers focus on the health and security of citizens,...

Books for Communication Professionals to Read During Quarantine

Jessica Simpkins

April 30, 2020

By Karen Naumann, APR Communications is a rapidly evolving profession that demands a commitment from practitioners to be continual learners....

Ideas for Internship and Job Searching during COVID-19

Chapter News & Thought Leadership COVID-19 Blog Job Search

Jessica Simpkins

April 29, 2020

By Allie Erenbaum and Laura Ambrosio We are living in uncertain times. The COVID-19 crisis is making it difficult for...

PRSA National Capital Chapter Awards Submissions Open to Honor Outstanding Communications Programs and Professionals

Chapter News & Thought Leadership Events Thoth Awards

Jessica Simpkins

April 27, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 27, 2020) — The Public Relations Society of America’s National Capital Chapter (PRSA NCC) invites brands, agencies...

Nominations Now Open for The National Capital Public Relations Hall of Fame: Deadline is July 24

Chapter News & Thought Leadership Hall of Fame PRSA NCC News

Scott Punk

April 27, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Public Relations Society of America’s National Capital Chapter (PRSA NCC) announced today that nominations are now...

COVID-19 Leadership Lesson: Essential Leaders Infect Us All

COVID-19 Blog

Jessica Simpkins

April 27, 2020

By Oshawn Jefferson Senior Instructor, Lewis-Price & Associates Defense Information School “If history repeats itself, it’s only because human nature...

The many faces of APR (Accreditation in Public Relations) professionals

Accreditation Chapter News & Thought Leadership

Jessica Simpkins

April 24, 2020

by Barbara Burfeind, APR+M, PRSA Fellow During the month of April we highlight the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and...

What do PR professionals do when COVID19 cancels major annual meetings?

Jessica Simpkins

April 23, 2020

By: Tamara Moore, Senior Vice President and Media Director at The Reis Group Nearly 30 annual scientific meetings have already...

Relevant and Impactful Messaging During COVID-19

Jessica Simpkins

April 20, 2020

By: Susan Apgood, President & CEO of News Generation As we all adjust to the turbulent and changing new normal,...

Everybody’s Talking At Me; Can’t Hear A Word They’re Saying

Chapter News & Thought Leadership COVID-19 Blog Crisis Communications Media Relations

Jessica Simpkins

April 16, 2020

Authored by Tom Davis Vice President, Susan Davis International The only thing spreading faster than the coronavirus is “information” about...

A Whole New World: Advocating When a Pandemic Makes In-Person Impossible

Chapter News & Thought Leadership COVID-19 Blog Video

Jessica Simpkins

April 13, 2020

By Matthew Wright and Anthony Shop "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Mike Tyson...

Pivot Strategies for After the Pandemic

Chapter News & Thought Leadership COVID-19 Blog Crisis Communications

Jessica Simpkins

April 9, 2020

Flexibility and Client Creative Marketing Will Help Agencies Adapt to the New Normal By Mike Smith Senior VP, Yes& Agency...

In Crisis is Opportunity

Chapter News & Thought Leadership COVID-19 Blog Networking Social Media

Jessica Simpkins

April 6, 2020

By Richard S. Levick, Esq. Chairman & CEO Levick “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.” - Helen Keller...

What Consumers Think of Brands Right Now

Jessica Simpkins

April 2, 2020

By Cary Hatch, CEO of MDB Communications This commentary originally appeared on the Capitol Communicator. In a real-time survey conducted...

March President’s Message by Lisa Kiefer

Jessica Simpkins

March 30, 2020

Dear PRSA National Capital Chapter Members and Community: As we unite through separation, many members of our professional and personal...

What my Family Learned After a Year of Social Distancing

Chapter News & Thought Leadership COVID-19 Blog Crisis Communications

Jessica Simpkins

March 27, 2020

By Dan Sallick Partner and Co-Founder, Subject Matter The following originally appeared in The Washington Post and is being posted...

Integrated Media Relations: Leveraging Data to Break Through in a Busy News Cycle

Chapter News & Thought Leadership Media Relations PR Agencies

Scott Punk

March 23, 2020

By: Sophie Bethune, American Psychological Association Public relations practitioners are not immune to stress, but do we truly understand the...

PRSA National Capital Chapter Statement on Coronavirus Disease 2019

Jessica Simpkins

March 13, 2020

Dear National Capital Chapter Members and Our Washington, D.C., Professional Communications Community: The NCC Board of Directors and chapter leaders...

Farm Town Strong: Overcoming the Rural Opioid Epidemic: Part 2 of 2

Chapter News & Thought Leadership Media Relations Social Media Thoth Awards

Scott Punk

March 9, 2020

Editor’s note: This is part 2 of a series. Read part 1 here. Heather Himes, the daughter of an Ohio...

Farm Town Strong: Overcoming the Rural Opioid Epidemic: Part 1 of 2

Chapter News & Thought Leadership Media Relations Social Media Thoth Awards

Jessica Simpkins

March 2, 2020

Roger Winemiller is an Ohio farmer with an unspeakably tragic story. In March 2016, his 31-year-old daughter, Heather Himes, died...

PRSA Mid-Atlantic District APR Boot Camp is May 6-8

Accreditation Chapter News & Thought Leadership

Jessica Simpkins

February 21, 2020

Ready to take the next step in your public relations career? The PRSA Mid-Atlantic District is hosting an APR Boot...

How Businesses Should ReTool Their Messaging as Younger Generations Gain Purchasing Power

Scott Punk

February 10, 2020

Social media is a staple in our society, regardless of the age group. According to the Manifest, more than 80%...

Lessons on a Web Site: From Site Launch to a Thoth Award

Scott Punk

January 27, 2020

Tails were wagging at the Pet Food Institute (PFI) when PRSA-NCC recognized us with a Thoth Award this past fall...

January 2020 President’s Message by Lisa Kiefer

Jessica Simpkins

January 23, 2020

Dear Colleagues, On January 1, I began my term as 2020 PRSA National Capital Chapter (NCC) president. In this initial...

PRSA National Capital Chapter Launches PRSANCC.org

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January 17, 2020

Redesigned Website Offers Communications Professionals in D.C. New Opportunities Washington, D.C. – January 17, 2020 – The Public Relations Society...

Now Hear This!

Scott Punk

January 15, 2020

The Top 10 Reasons Why Your Organization Must Have a Podcast! Digital audio delivered on-demand in the form of podcasts...

December 2019 President’s Message by Stacy Hope

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December 21, 2019

Dear Colleagues, It has been my pleasure and my privilege to serve as your 2019 chapter president. As the year...

Reflections from National PRSA

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November 19, 2019

By Sam Villegas, APR, MidAtlantic District Director, PRSA National Board Though there’s roughly another month and change on the calendar...

November 2019 President’s Message by Stacy Hope

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November 18, 2019

Dear Colleagues, On November 13, 2019, I led the last PRSA-NCC board meeting of 2019, where we adopted a strategic...

Leadership Is About Giving Back

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November 15, 2019

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By Danny Selnick The National Capital Chapter of the Public Relations Society of American recently inducted me into its Hall...

Crisis Communications: Are you Prepared to Help Your Organization Identify, Manage and Measure Risks?

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November 8, 2019

By Lauren Lawson-Zilai, Senior Director of Public Relations, Goodwill Industries International At the recent PRSA international conference, I spoke about...

PRSA National Capital Chapter Announces New Board of Directors and Assembly Delegates for 2020

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November 7, 2019

CONTACT: Eric Young Phone: 703-217-6814 EYoung.prsa@gmail.com Washington, D.C. – November 7, 2019 – The Public Relations Society of America’s National...

Candidates Announced for 2020 Chapter Officers, Board and Assembly

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November 4, 2019

2020 Slate President-elect Lauren Lawson-Zilai Vice-President (two-year term) Sinetra Bowdry Leah McConnell Dergachev Vice-President (one-year term) Karen Naumann, APR Secretary...

Top 3 Ways to Fix Your Online Reputation

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October 29, 2019

By Josh Greene, CEO, The Mather Group If you’ve been having a bad day when it comes to your online...

Call for New PRSA-NCC Board Members for 2020!

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October 28, 2019

PRSA-NCC is currently seeking industry professionals to serve on its volunteer Board of Directors. To serve on the PRSA-NCC Board,...

Predictable Surprises: Why reputation management is core to business leadership

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October 24, 2019

By Tracy Schario, APR, chair of the PRSA MBA/Business School Program committee Warren Buffett famously said, “It takes 20 years...

Can Bach Save the World if Yo Yo Ma Brings It to Us?

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October 15, 2019

By Aimee Lauren Stern, Chief Bravery Officer, Brave Now PR He is certainly giving it his best shot. The Bach...

Time for an employee communications fall tune-up

Best Practices Chapter News & Thought Leadership PRSA NCC News

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October 14, 2019

By Susan C. Rink, President and Owner, Rink Strategic Communications, LLC It’s fall ─the season for tailgate parties, apple festivals,...

How to Get a Patient to Talk: Lessons in Health Care PR

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October 8, 2019

By Aaron Cohen, President, Aaron Cohen PR LLC “Norma Smith was diagnosed with stage-three cancer in December.” – Fresno Bee...

Vote Now for the 2020 PRSA-NCC Board of Directors!

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October 4, 2019

Voting is now open for the 2020 PRSA-NCC Board of Directors! From October 1, 2019 to October 21, 2019, eligible...

October 2019 President’s Message by Stacy Hope

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October 4, 2019

Dear Colleagues: "PRSA-NCC is committed to recognizing and celebrating all individual characteristics that make each of us who we are,...

Experts Needed – That’s You!

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October 2, 2019

This blog is a forum for members of the National Capital Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and...

Washington’s Best Public Relations & Public Affairs Campaigns Honored at 2019 PRSA-NCC Thoth Awards

Best Practices Chapter News & Thought Leadership Professional Development Programs Video

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October 1, 2019

Washington, D.C. – Oct. 1, 2019 – More than 175 industry professionals attended the National Capital Chapter of the Public...

4 Tips for Planning Your Next Networking Happy Hour

Best Practices Chapter News & Thought Leadership Networking

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September 24, 2019

By Allie Erenbaum, Board Member and Co-chair of the University Relations Committee for PRSA-NCC Who do I talk to first?...

How to Plan Your Next Video

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September 17, 2019

By Pete Cousté, PC MediaWorks and Chair, PRSA-NCC Independent PR Alliance Committee I covered more than my share of National...

Easy as Pi: How Comms Pros Can use Numbers to Shape Social Strategy

Best Practices Chapter News & Thought Leadership Social Media

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September 9, 2019

By Kevin Coroneos, Digital Director, Aerospace Industries Association When it comes to communication professionals, there’s one thing that usually unites...

Danny Selnick Honored for His Commitment to the PR Profession

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September 4, 2019

The Public Relations Society of America’s National Capital Chapter (PRSA-NCC) is pleased to announce the induction of Danny Selnick into...

September 2019 President’s Message by Stacy Hope

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September 4, 2019

Dear Colleagues, During the month of September, PRSA recognizes the importance of the ethical practice of public relations. Who among...

PRSA-NCC Names Finalists For 2019 Thoth Awards

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August 26, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 26, 2019 – The Public Relations Society of America’s National Capital Chapter has announced the finalists for...

3 Low-Cost PR Strategies for Small Businesses

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August 26, 2019

By Grayson Kemper, Senior Content Developer for Clutch Small businesses often struggle to find low-cost solutions to create awareness and...

Speaking & Presenting with “Presents”

Best Practices Chapter News & Thought Leadership Media Relations

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August 19, 2019

By Susan Matthews Apgood, President & CEO, News Generation, Inc. On Friday, June 21, PRSA-NCC held a workshop at Oglivy...

What’s New in Today’s Newsroom?

Best Practices Chapter News & Thought Leadership Media Relations

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August 13, 2019

By Sheri L. Singer, President of Singer Communications It's always been challenging to reach journalists. Today, many journalists work remotely...

Public Relations and the Free Press: Elements in a Critical Equation

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August 6, 2019

By Judy Phair, APR, Fellow PRSA; PRSA National President and CEO, 2005 PRSA’s Code of Ethics has always been a...

August 2019 President’s Message by Stacy Hope

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August 4, 2019

Dear Colleagues, Most people think of August as the sleepy month in our area, where Congress shuts down, locals leave...

New PR/PA writing, shorter than ever, FYA not FYI, zippier: Are you prepared?

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July 29, 2019

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By Don Bates, APR, Fellow PRSA Keep writing long, indirect, colorless documents and soon no one will read what you’ve...

Make Your Next Website Redesign Your Last

Best Practices Chapter News & Thought Leadership Job Search Professional Development Programs

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July 24, 2019

By Carrie Hane, Founder & Principal Strategist, Tanzen Is it that time again? Time to redesign your organization’s website. It’s...

Investing in the Future of our Profession

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July 15, 2019

By Susan Rink, President and Owner of Rink Strategic Communications, LLC Throughout my career, I have been blessed with mentors...

‘They chew gum, don’t they?’

Best Practices Chapter News & Thought Leadership PRSA NCC News

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July 9, 2019

To get the word out with media relations pieces, Think Like a Reporter By Ann Wylie, president, Wylie Communications Famous...

July 2019 President’s Message by Stacy Hope

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July 4, 2019

Dear Colleagues, Have you ever thought about joining the PRSA-NCC leadership team? If not, you should. Each fall, members of...

You’re Only As Good As Your Plan

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June 26, 2019

By Joseph Davis Recently, I was having a spirited conversation (mostly my spirit) with a fellow communications colleague about what...

What’s ethics got to do with it?

Best Practices Chapter News & Thought Leadership Job Search Professional Development Programs

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June 19, 2019

By Brigitte W. Johnson, APR, Lecturer, Georgetown School of Continuing Studies As members of PRSA, we are bound by a...

Seven Tips for New Graduates: How to Launch a Successful PR Career

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June 10, 2019

By Jen Bemisderfer I recently attended commencement ceremonies for my alma matter, North Carolina State University. As I sat, waiting...

June 2019 President’s Message by Stacy Hope

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June 4, 2019

Dear Colleagues, Earlier this month, at our June board meeting, members of your board of directors and committee leaders held...

Consider a Long Term Commitment to Talent Development

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June 4, 2019

By Freddi Donner, PCC, Team Engagement Specialist It’s gratifying to see companies initiate changes in their organizations by inviting their leadership...

May 2019 President’s Updates

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May 29, 2019

Chapter president Stacy Hope recently offered updates on what's happening at PRSA-NCC. The news includes the Thoth Awards and Hall...

Is Honesty the Best Policy?

Best Practices Chapter News & Thought Leadership Employee Communications

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May 21, 2019

By Meagan Price “Honesty is the best policy!” It was Benjamin Franklin’s mantra we all learned at a very young...

Looking for Agencies in all the Wrong Places

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May 15, 2019

By Robert Udowitz, RFP Associates Whether you’re on the agency or client side of public relations, you’ve no doubt encountered...

Apply for the 2019 Thoth Awards; Early Bird Deadline June 7

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May 14, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 14, 2019) — The Public Relations Society of America’s National Capital Chapter (PRSA-NCC) invites PR professionals in...

Going it Alone: 6 Tips for Prospering as an Independent Communications Consultant

Chapter News & Thought Leadership IPRA

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May 7, 2019

By Laura Porter, Independent Writer and Communications Strategist “I’ve got a great gig for you, only you’ll need to create...

May 2019 President’s Message by Stacy Hope

Chapter News & Thought Leadership Professional Development Programs

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May 4, 2019

Dear Colleagues, I'm pleased to announce that we're now accepting entries for the 2019 Thoth Awards! Named for the Egyptian...

11 Podcasting Tips for Ambitious Creators

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April 30, 2019

By Aimee Stern, Brave Now PR I went to a well-attended podcasting seminar at George Washington University’s Trachtenberg School of...

2019 PRSA-NCC Thoth Awards Are Open!

Chapter News & Thought Leadership Thoth Awards

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April 22, 2019

By Sabrina Kidwai, co-chair Thoth Awards Committee One of the events members look forward to every year is the Thoth...

Nominations Now Open for The National Capital Public Relations Hall Of Fame

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April 17, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 17, 2019) — The Public Relations Society of America’s National Capital Chapter (PRSA-NCC) announced today that nominations...

Partner With a Membership Organization to Help Market Your Business

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April 16, 2019

By Kate Perrin, CEO PRofessional Solutions, LLC This is PRofessional Solutions’ 25th anniversary and while I credit its longevity to...

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Best Practices Chapter News & Thought Leadership Crisis Communications

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April 9, 2019

By Karen Naumann, APR, Vice President at Susan Davis International Apologies abound. From political figures, religious institutions, entertainers, corporations, there...

April 2019 President’s Message by Stacy Hope

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April 4, 2019

Dear Colleagues, Chapter members often ask me, "How can I take maximum advantage of my PRSA membership?" The easy answer?...

25 Criteria to Review Before Writing for PR Purposes

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April 3, 2019

By Don Bates, APR, Fellow PRSA, PRSA-NCC Writing Workshop Instructor (Next Washington, D.C., workshop, April 30, 8:30-4:30, at The George...

How To Shift Negative Traits into Positive Leadership Attributes

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March 27, 2019

Guest post by Heathere Evans My grandmother lived to 101. On her 100th birthday, I asked her to tell me...

How Online Reviews Improve Your Public Relations

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March 19, 2019

By Grayson Kemper, Senior Content Writer for Clutch People value and increasingly reference online reviews for your company during their...

Hobby Your Way to CEO

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March 13, 2019

By Helen Sullivan, APR, Fellow PRSA Are you working too hard to have time for a hobby? Rethink that. If...

Get Your Whole Team “On Message” Now: Part 2

Best Practices Chapter News & Thought Leadership Employee Communications

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March 5, 2019

This article is excerpted from the book: "Spark: The Complete Public Relations Guide for Small Business" by PRSA-NCC member Robert...

March 2019 President’s Message by Stacy Hope

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March 4, 2019

Dear Colleagues, This month, I want to thank and recognize some of the partners that help make our programming possible...

Get Your Whole Team “On Message” Now: Part 1

Best Practices Chapter News & Thought Leadership Employee Communications

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February 26, 2019

This article is excerpted from the book: "Spark: The Complete Public Relations Guide for Small Business" by PRSA-NCC member Robert...

Media Layoffs and the Future of Public Relations

Chapter News & Thought Leadership Media Relations

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February 21, 2019

Guest Post by Sangeetha Sarma, Account Supervisor at Vanguard Communications in Washington, D.C. More than 1,000 journalists lost their jobs recently...

How Businesses Can Balance Strategy and Authenticity When Speaking on Social Movements

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February 7, 2019

Post by Toby Cox, Clutch Businesses and the public relations industry have a tenuous relationship with authenticity, especially when it...

February 2019 President’s Message by Stacy Hope

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February 4, 2019

Dear Colleagues, At this month's board meeting, our new membership chair (and 2018 Dark Horse Award winner) Kristin Gregory presented...

Communications Lessons From the Government Shutdown

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January 23, 2019

By Lawrence J. Parnell, Associate Professor, Strategic PR, The George Washington University With the government shutdown now exceeding 30 days, it’s worth asking:...

Public Relations Society Taps RMK Productions for Management Services

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January 10, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 10, 2019) — The Public Relations Society of America’s National Capital Chapter (PRSA-NCC) today announced the selection...

Crisis Management in the Age of Social Media

Chapter News & Thought Leadership Government Relations and Public Affairs

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January 7, 2019

By Aaron Ellis, Professional Development Committee member If you attended the National Capital Chapter’s “Crisis Management in the Age of...

January 2019 President’s Message by Stacy Hope

Chapter News & Thought Leadership PRSA NCC News Uncategorized

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January 4, 2019

Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the 2019 PRSA-NCC leadership team, Happy New Year! It's my pleasure and my privilege to...

Walking the Tightrope-Advice for DMV Advocacy and PR pros after the 2018 Midterms

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December 4, 2018

Now that we are past the 2018 Mid Terms it’s time to consider the way forward for area communications professionals.

Issue, Impact, Importance, and Results: What We Learned at “A Modern Approach to Grow Clients and Accounts”

Best Practices Chapter News & Thought Leadership PRSA NCC News

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December 3, 2018

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By: Kathleen Boyles, News Generation What’s the biggest issue you face in growing clients and accounts? On November 28, PRSA-NCC...

Thoughts from the National Board

Association and Nonprofit Public Relations Chapter News & Thought Leadership Professional Development Programs PRSA NCC News

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October 22, 2018

By Sam Villegas, APR, Mid Atlantic District Director, PRSA National Board As my first two-year term on the National Board...

Learn, Grow and Connect with PRSA-NCC: 3 Reasons Joining Your Local Chapter Matters

Chapter News & Thought Leadership Networking PRSA NCC News

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October 4, 2018

By: Josh Gordon, PRSA-NCC’s Membership Co-Chair Joining your local chapter, not just the national one, will help you maximize your PRSA...

September is Ethics Month: A PRofessional’s Guide to Being an Ethics Expert

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September 25, 2018

September is Ethics Month for public relations professionals.

Five Reasons Why You Should Join a PRSA Committee

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September 6, 2018

By Patty Nicastri, Co-chair of PRSA-NCC’s Professional Development Committee I joined PRSA-NCC around five years ago. For my first two...

How the Tables Have Turned: Mentorship through PRSA-NCC

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August 23, 2018

By Allie Erenbaum, Co-chair of PRSA-NCC’s University Relations Committee Every young professional knows the value of strong and compassionate mentorship. When I...

Why I Joined PRSA-NCC’s Board of Directors

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August 6, 2018

By: Leah McConnell, PRSA-NCC Board Member, Diversity Chair, Thoth Gala Co-Chair Do you ever just stumble upon an opportunity, and...

There’s No ‘I’ in Team!

Chapter News & Thought Leadership PR Agencies PRSA NCC News Thoth Awards

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July 26, 2018

By Jade Dixon, PRSA-NCC Marcom Committee “I'm taking in information! I'm processing! I'm doing the math, I'm fixing the boyfriend,...

Six Secrets of Top Washington PR Agencies

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July 21, 2018

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By Christina Nyquist, PRSA-NCC Marketing Committee Twitter: @cnyquist Washington, D.C., is an exciting place to work. Public relations professionals in...

Why Marketing and PR Should Go for the Gut

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June 14, 2018

By Aimee Stern, Chief Bravery Officer of Brave Now PR I went to a media training workshop recently and the...

What it Means to Win a Thoth

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May 10, 2018

By Katherine Nicol, Senior Vice President, Hager Sharp The Thoth Awards recognize the most outstanding public relations programs and components...

Emotional Intelligence: Rising Up in the Face of Organizational Dis-Ease