I am ashamed to admit that during these turbulent and disquieting times, I have occasionally found myself ensnared in relatively insignificant, selfish anxieties. It is tempting to put blinders on right now; life seems overwhelming. It is hard to know what to say. I do know this much: now is not the time to circle…
Many of us know, respect and admire someone in the field of public relations due to their talented and faithful service to our profession. Show your appreciation for their hard work by inviting the entire PR community to celebrate them! Nominate your mentor or colleague for the esteemed Ernest R. McDowell Award. Nominations are now…
Friends and fellow professionals, It has been almost two months since Governor Wolf issued a statewide Stay at Home Order to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Somehow, it seems both shorter and longer than seven weeks. Practicing self-isolation and observing social distancing is a surreal experience; and it’s not even over yet. I wish…
Friends and fellow PPRS members, Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the recent PPRS survey. Your responses provided valuable insight into how PPRS can best serve you in the midst of this unprecedented public health crisis. Below are a few key takeaways: April MeetingPPRS will hold a virtual meeting at the…
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” – Viktor Frankl As I sat down to write this month’s PPRS column, I stared at the blank page before me and longed for the wisdom and expertise Ken Robinson may have offered in this situation. I felt woefully…
PPRS is pleased to announce that Shayla Gaither of Albright College is our 2020 scholarship recipient. A current junior, Shayla has a GPA of 3.951 and is majoring in business administration and communications with a concentration in in PR and advertising. One of Shayla’s professors writes, “Shayla was one of the few students I could…
Friends and fellow Pennsylvanians, This month our Commonwealth and the nation have been rocked by the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus and subsequent directives from the state and federal government. As the situation evolves, PPRS will continue to update our response strategy. You are probably aware that we transitioned our March 26 meeting to…
At the February PPRS meeting, where we heard a terrific program from speakers Roger Baumgarten, Ed Coffey and Rachel Jarabeck, I challenged each table to come up with at least one positive uplift during their dinner conversation. This isn’t unusual; in fact, for years PPRS leaders have been encouraging members and guests to celebrate their…
It’s a tradition of our monthly PPRS meetings to introduce guests (whether they like it or not!), share shameless plugs and uplift individuals for their volunteer efforts or positive impact on the community. I’d like to dedicate this month’s President’s column to the latter: giving a monumental kudos to this year’s PPRS leadership team and…
The Pennsylvania Public Relations Society is now accepting applications for its 2020 Communications Scholarship. Please help us to spread the word among any qualified students! We will choose one $1,000 scholarship recipient. All applicants must be full-time communications and/or public relations students and: an upcoming junior or senior a legal PA resident and full-time student…
