Events

September Dinner Meeting: Creating a Strategic Approach to AI Use Featured Speaker: Keith Quesenberry, Professor of Marketing, Messiah University Description: In this hands-on workshop, you’ll first learn an AI use framework to be intentional and strategic about what tasks to outsource to AI, what to supplement with AI, and what to keep for yourself. Then, learn an…

A Night at the Harrisburg Senators There’s nothing more iconic than summer and baseball! PRSA Central PA Chapter and the Pennsylvania Public Relations Society are teaming up once again for an in-person networking social. We’ll enjoy a picnic at 3rd base and watch the hometown Senators take on the Akron Rubberducks. Families are welcome! When:…

Your job isn’t just to create content – it’s to create customers! Delivering high-quality content is key to enhancing brand awareness and customer engagement. Learn how video, blogs, social media, and other tactics – when used correctly – can provide value to the audience. Featured Speakers: Matt Cotter, Social Media Producer, WebstaurantStore Jay Scott, Senior Account…

One of the best benefits of PPRS is our collective wealth of public relations knowledge and experience. And it’s all available to you! This interactive program will open the floor to ask your burning PR questions and share practical tips and insights with your peers. Preparation is requested! What topic, practice, or tool do you…

April Dinner Meeting: Social Media Strategy: Using Best Practices to Become a ‘Must Follow’ Brand Featured Speaker: Christy Bostardi, Senior Account Supervisor, 9Rooftops Description: This presentation will include an overview of algorithms and best practices for different social media platforms, including content dos and don’ts and post examples. When: Thursday, April 25, 2024 Where: Duke’s Riverside Bar & Grille,…

Thursday, March 28, 2024 – Noon to 1 p.m. In the public relations sphere, collaborations can yield remarkable results. So when the producers of the TV show Master Chef and its host, Gordon Ramsey, wanted to film the show in the Ventura County, California, Fire Department Training Center, a new—and unexpected—opportunity for partnership struck.  Communications…

PPRS Membership Roundtable Discussion: Shaping Our Future  Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.Cornerstone Coffeehouse 2133 Market Street, Camp Hill Light breakfast (pastries, etc.) and coffee will be provided.Cost: $10 for members. Registration is capped at 30 people.RSVP deadline is Feb. 20, 2024.

PPRS Membership Roundtable Discussion: Shaping Our Future  Thursday, Feb. 22, 20246 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC3211 North Front Street, HarrisburgLight refreshments will be provided. Cost: $10 for members. Registration is capped at 25 people.RSVP deadline is Feb. 20, 2024.

Featured Speaker: Ty Sheetz, Video Production Manager, Triscari Video Web Marketing Description:  Learn to create the most engaging video content that stands out to your audience; we’ll discuss some of the most important aspects. These aspects include knowing your audience, compelling storytelling, professional quality production, consistent branding, and eye-catching and other interactive elements. We hope…

ABC East Lanes Bowling 1001 Eisenhower Blvd., Harrisburg  Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Members: $25 Future Members/Guests: $30  The cost includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, food, and non-alcoholic beverages. Alcohol must be individually purchased.  Register here by Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. This event is capped at 50 people, so register early!  We’re Committed to…

Amy Hill, APR to Receive the 2023 Ernest R. McDowell Award Amy Hill, APR has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Ernest R. McDowell Award. The award recognizes individuals for sustained excellence in the field of public relations, in both the profession and the community. Amy embodies the pillars of public relations by…