It’s with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Robert M. (Bob) Fisher, a long-time PPRS member and friend. Bob died on Jan. 2 at his home with his loving wife, Carol, and his family at his side. Bob had been an active member of PPRS since 1968. Over 53…
It’s true. 2020 has officially (finally) left the building! But, while hope is on the horizon, it appears it may still be some time before many of us are let back into any actual buildings. Although we are an organization that thrives on social gatherings, PPRS has done what it can to maintain virtual connections…
The year was 2000. I was seeking a summer internship after my sophomore year in college. My father’s colleague, a member of PPRS, knew that Barry Ciccocioppo would often send out emails to membership with resumes of prospective hires. With few expectations, I sent Barry an email with my interests and resume. Imagine my surprise…
At the Evening of Honors last year, I dedicated my Presidency to the memory of Ken Robinson, who should have been our 2020 PPRS President. In truth, I always doubted that I could live up to Ken’s legacy. It is hard to say enough about the remarkable person and professional that Ken was. He was…
The Pennsylvania Public Relations Society (PPRS) is proud to announce this year’s recipient of the Ernest R. McDowell Award for Excellence in Public Relations: Roger Baumgarten, principal of Baumgarten Public Relations LLC and owner of Roger That Photography. The award will be presented during a virtual Evening of Honors celebration on Thursday, November 12 from…
As the air turns crisp and we enter the season of thankful reflection, I find myself at a loss to express just how truly grateful I am to the amazing 2020 PPRS volunteers. Whether you served as an officer, contributed as a committee chair, joined us as a speaker or performed one of the other…
Despite what it says on the website, the Pennsylvania Public Relations Society is not, “a professional society dedicated to enhancing professional growth within the public relations field.” PPRS is a family. In late August, I was one of approximately 20 people who came together both in-person and virtually to present Bob Fisher, one of our…
Thank you to all of our members who participated in the survey regarding the 2020 Evening of Honors and Ernest R. McDowell Award! We presented three options for how to proceed with this year’s event, given the current environment: Host a virtual event and present the annual awards. Cancel the event but still select an…
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet.” – Helen Keller While it has been a tremendous honor to serve PPRS this year, it would be dishonest to say I am not relieved to see the conclusion of my term as President on the horizon. After launching a new website at the end of last…
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…
