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SUMMARY:Quality Time with PR Minds 2019
DESCRIPTION:A one-day community service opportunity for PR professionals\, presented in partnership with RAND and Community Partners.\n\n\n\nNow in its 17th year\, this annual event brings together professional volunteers and local nonprofits for one-on-one counseling. This is a great opportunity to give back to the organizations that make Los Angeles a great place to live and work. Your commitment is just one morning\, but a little quality time goes a long way for nonprofits looking to strengthen their communications program. Quality Time also offers a unique venue to network and collaborate. Share your expertise and gain knowledge as you team up with other PR professionals and nonprofits for productive brainstorm sessions.All PR\, communications and marketing professionals with at least two years of experience from anywhere in Southern California are welcome to volunteer. No experience working with nonprofits? No worries! You’ll be teamed up with other professionals to help come up with great ideas. Use your creative-thinking and problem-solving skills to help local nonprofits with their communication challenges!  \nFree networking breakfast for all volunteers and attendees \nRegistration is now open! For questions\, please contact Vicky Lelash at qualitytimepr@yahoo.com
URL:https://prsala.org/event/quality-time-with-pr-minds-2019/
LOCATION:RAND Corporation\, 1776 Main Street\, Santa Monica\, 90401\, United States
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA-LA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191105T080000
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SUMMARY:At Breakfast With...
DESCRIPTION:Join us for breakfast and an engaging panel with some of L.A.’s top journalists from local magazines\, broadcast stations and digital outlets\n\n\n\nPlease join us for breakfast and an engaging panel with some of L.A.’s top journalists from local magazines\, broadcast stations and digital outlets. The conversation will focus on big issues and trends in L.A. and the best way to build relationships with local media.   \nPanelists include Jenna Chandler\, Editor\, Curbed LA\, Gywnedd Stuart\, Digital Managing Editor\, Los Angeles Magazine and Renee Eng\, Anchor/Reporter\, Spectrum News.  \nMore panelists will be added soon!
URL:https://prsala.org/event/at-breakfast-with-7/
LOCATION:Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Administrative Offices\, Conference Rooms 2B & 2C\, 4841 Hollywood Boulevard\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA-LA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191204T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20191106T212011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T205413Z
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SUMMARY:Cocktails & Candy Canes: A PRSA-LA\, HPRA-LA\, and CAPIO Holiday Party!
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the holidays with PRSA-LA\, HPRA-LA & CAPIO
URL:https://prsala.org/event/cocktails-candy-canes-a-prsa-la-hpra-la-and-capio-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Treehouse Rooftop\, 686 North Spring Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA-LA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20200204T200431Z
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SUMMARY:STATE OF THE STATE: Tweet\, Like and Share:How Social Media Has Disrupted Public Relations
DESCRIPTION:STATE OF THE STATE. Tweet\, Like and Share:How Social Media Has Disrupted Public Relations\nIn just over a decade\, the field of public relations has been turned upside down. Various aspects of technology and communication advancements led to this\, but perhaps none more than the growth and popularity of social media. Social media not only changed how and when people interact\, but is now a viable channel of communication used to promote one’s work\, message\, publicity appearances and more. However\, with the access to social media just one click away\, is it all too much? And what’s to come in the world of social media as we discover ways to stand out in a cluttered online world? \nJoin us for our State of the State: Tweet\, Like and Share: How Social Media Has Disrupted Public Relations panel featuring social media rock stars and disrupters within the world of marketing and public relations. \n \nNetworking Reception @ 6 p.m.\, Panel Discussion @ 7 p.m. Parking $24 at WeWork Parking Garage \n*Metered parking is also available along W Jefferson Blvd. and La Cienega Blvd. 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/state-of-the-state-tweet-like-and-sharehow-social-media-has-disrupted-public-relations/
LOCATION:WeWork\, 5792 Jefferson\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016\, United States
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA-LA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20200204T200722Z
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA Supports the 57th Annual International Cinematographers Guild Publicists Awards Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:57th Annual International Cinematographers Guild Publicists Awards Luncheon\nThis is a special offer to PRSA-LA EPPS and Entertainment and Sports Section members.\nThe awards show honors excellence in publicity and promotion for motion pictures and television programs. Don Mischer will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. Anthony and Joe Russo will be honored as Motion Picture Showman of the Year while Ave DuVernay will receive the Television Showman of the Year Award. \nPRSA-LA Members in good standing can purchase a single ticket for $85 or bring one guest for a total of $170. (Purchased elsewhere\, Nonmember single ticket price is $175.) \n  \n\nNo refunds for this event. \nDeadline to register is Wednesday\, January 29  \n\n\nOrganizer  PRSA-LA
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-supports-the-57th-annual-international-cinematographers-guild-publicists-awards-luncheon/
LOCATION:The Beverly Hilton\, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard\, Beverly Hills\, CA\, 90210\, United States
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA-LA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200423T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20200417T232359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T172430Z
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SUMMARY:PR Employment During COVID-19. Who’s Hiring? Who’s Firing?
DESCRIPTION:Join PRSA-LA and PR Talent as we discuss the current job market in PR. With some industries booming\, others being hit with layoffs\, and a surge in crisis and corporate communication as plans change and evolve\, what is the current state? We’ll also discuss how can you use this time to boost your personal profile and refine your skills so you can emerge from quarantine ready to land your dream job. \nRegister for this Event by click here.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/pr-employment-during-covid-19-whos-hiring-whos-firing/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20200129T213933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T193833Z
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SUMMARY:Crisis Webinar Series I: How LA Media and PR Professionals Are Handling a Once in a Century Crisis
DESCRIPTION:  \nCrisis Webinar Series I: How LA Media and PR Professionals Are Handling a Once in a Century Crisis. \nThis is the first of the 5 webinars in the PRSA-LA’s Crisis Communications Webinar Series scheduled for the next few weeks. For more info\, visit www.prsala.org. \nIn this first webinar\, BRENDA DURAN\, Deputy Executive Officer\, Communication & Media Services from the LA County Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors will be discussing the challenges municipalities are facing when it comes to communicating with its various publics during a crisis that was unexpected and seems to change daily. \nRegister Now:\nWebinar I: $15 per person\nAll 5 Webinars: $50 per person
URL:https://prsala.org/event/crisis-communication-event/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200514T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20200504T194043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T104012Z
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SUMMARY:Crisis Webinar Series - How COVID-19 and Other Crisis-Related Lawsuits Are Covered by the Press
DESCRIPTION:Crisis Webinar Series: Crisis Litigation – How COVID-19 and Other Crisis-Related Lawsuits Are Covered by the Press\nThursday\, May 14 @4 pm\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 14 @4 pm:Crisis Litigation- How COVID-19 and Other Crisis-Related Lawsuits Are Covered by the Press \nAmanda Bronstad\, a long-time reporter in the business and legal spaces\, will discuss how reporting is changing during this crisis. She will also lend her insight into how lawsuits create crisis PR situations that are extremely unique to manage and respond to.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/crisis-webinar-series-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200528T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20200504T205534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T104137Z
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SUMMARY:Crisis Webinar Series - Handling Crisis PR Across Various Languages
DESCRIPTION:Crisis Webinar Series-Handling Crisis PR Across Various Languages\nThursday\, May 28 @4 pm: Handling Crisis PR Across Various Languages\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 28@4 pm: Handling Crisis PR Across Various Languages \nYurina Melara\, Multiethnic Media Strategist for Covered California\, will talk about how to communicate in-language with different communities\, especially during crisis. Getting the word out in a crisis is hard enough without having to translate it into as many languages as we have in California.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/crisis-webinar-series-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200604T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200604T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20200601T212435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T034252Z
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SUMMARY:Crisis Webinar Series- Media Relations Before\, During\, After a Trial
DESCRIPTION:Crisis Webinar Series-Media Relations Before\, During\, After a Trial\n\n\n\nPowerhouse attorney Bart Williams\, honored by numerous outlets for his skill as a litigator\, joins us to discuss how he handles media relations during before\, during and after trial. Bart has been lead attorney for some of the highest profile lawsuits in the nation and will share his vast experience with us on best practices and some helpful tips.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/crisis-webinar-series-media-relations-before-during-after-a-trial/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20200619T172024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T175433Z
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SUMMARY:Travel Talk: Driving Our Destinations
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, June 25 for Travel Talk: Driving Our Destinations: Communication Strategies to Welcome Travelers in 2020\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nTourism Talk: Summer 2020 is here! How are Southern California’s prime destinations welcoming travelers back? \nSummer kicks off next week and Southern California destinations are getting ready to reopen to travelers once again. Knowing drive markets will take center stage as travel recovers\, PRSA-LA is proud to offer a leisure\, business\, and destination industry roundtable “Driving Our Destinations: Communication Strategies to Welcome Travelers in 2020.” \nDesigned for marketing and communication professionals in travel\, tourism\, entertainment\, and hospitality\, this event will offer smart strategies and insights to plan your own post COVID-19 reopening strategies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFEATURED PANELISTS \nJulie Wagner\, CEO\, Beverly Hills CVB \nAs CEO\, Julie Wagner leads the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau (BHCVB) and guides the strategy\, development\, and implementation of the office’s efforts in positioning Beverly Hills as a modern\, glamorous\, and world-class destination for those seeking the pinnacle of luxury. Calling on more than 25 years of experience in hospitality marketing\, Wagner\, along with BHCVB’s Board of Directors which consists of some of the leading business owners and managers in the city\, directs a global marketing strategy with a focus on the United States\, China\, UK\, Australia\, India and the Middle East\, with BHCVB participating in the full International Luxury Travel Market global portfolio. Her efforts encourage tourism and commerce\, providing unparalleled opulent experiences while supporting local businesses and encouraging the brand innovations and concept evolutions that entice visitors to return. \nMark Rudyk\, Executive Director\, Visit Carlsbad \nAn expert in traditional and online marketing\, Mark Rudyk offers over 15 years of expertise in branding and destination marketing\, print design and production to digital/web programming and project management. Mark leads the integrated marketing campaign for Visit Carlsbad\, and leverages multiple digital & traditional platforms in an ever-changing and evolving technological marketing landscape. \nJenny Wedge\, Director of PR & Community Relations\, Travel Costa Mesa \nWith over 15 years of experience in media relations\, crisis communications and strategic planning\, Jenny Wedge leads the communications and public relations effort for Travel Costa Mesa to drive awareness\, visitation and to support the destination’s overall business goals. A long-time member of PRSA and former president of OCPRSA\, Jenny has worked with leading destination such as Newport Beach\, Orange County Visitors Association\, City of Orange\, and others. \nRyan Becker \,Vice President of Communications\, Visit California \nRyan Becker is the vice president of Communications for Visit California. He leads the team responsible for developing communications strategies that promote Visit California’s mission to cultivate demand for the California brand. These strategies encompass corporate communications\, media relations\, industry relations and public affairs initiatives. \nMODERATOR: The panel will be moderated by recognized Travel Writer Author\, Sucheta Rawal. \nSucheta Rawal is a travel expert with a mission to raise awareness of the world through meaningful travel and cultural understanding. Drawing from her own experience of traveling to 100 countries across 7 continents\, Sucheta speaks to businesses on how to make travel sustainable\, accessible\, and profitable. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Go Eat Give\, as well as a freelance travel writer for CNN. Named one of the Top 30 Most Influential Travel Bloggers in The World\, 40 Under 40 Best and the Brightest in GA\, and Top 5 Cultural Bloggers in the World\, Sucheta is an award-winning food and travel writer\, cooking instructor and philanthropist. Originally from India\, Sucheta started discovering the world when she moved to United States at the age of seventeen.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/travel-talk-driving-our-destinations/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201001T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201001T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20200129T214116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T204925Z
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SUMMARY:Sunrise Honors: A Celebration of Diversity and Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PRSA-LA SUNRISE HONORS \nVIRTUAL AWARDS PROGRAM & FIRESIDE CHAT\nTHURSDAY\, OCT. 1 AT 6:30 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M. PST \nPRSA-LA Sunrise Honors looks to recognize a leader or organization that has clearly demonstrated why diversity and inclusivity are important. \nThis year given the heightened awareness around systemic racism after the death of George Floyd\, PRSA-LA aims to shine a spotlight on two worthy organizations who are on the front lines fighting for social justice. We’re excited to announce Color Of Change and UnidosUS as the 2020 Sunrise Honors honorees. \nHonorees: \n \nZandra Zuno Baermann\nSenior Vice President of Communications and Marketing for UnidosUS (formerly NCLR)\nwww.linkedin.com \n \nRashad Robinson\nPresident for Color Of Change\nwww.linkedin.com \n \nRashid Shabazz\nChief Marketing and Storytelling Officer for Color Of Change\nwww.linkedin.com \n \nAmity Paye\nDirector of Communications for Color Of Change\nwww.linkedin.com \nHOSTED BY: PRSA-LA\, BPRS and HPRA-LA \nPRSA-LA\, HPRA-LA\, BPRS MEMBERS: FREE (However\, please consider a donation to support events such as this.)\nSTUDENTS: FREE\nNON-MEMBERS: $20 per person \nREGISTER TODAY![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://prsala.org/event/sunrise-honors-a-diversity-event/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201112T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20200114T023915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T210239Z
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SUMMARY:56th Annual PRism Awards
DESCRIPTION:  \nPRSA-LA is happy to announce the 56th Annual PRism Awards—the Los Angeles region’s premier awards program recognizing excellence in public relations strategic campaigns\, tactical programs\, and professional merit will be held on November 12\, 2020\, at 4:30 PM virtually via Zoom this year. \nWe have the honor of Kim Tobin from NBC4 as our 56th PRism Awards Ceremony host together with special guest\, Comedian Jason Love. \nProgram: \n4:30 – 5 PM    Papa John’s 20-20 Networking Reception\nSponsored by Papa John Pizza. The first 20 people to join our Zoom session will receive a $20 Papa John’s Gift Card (can be used the same night!). \n5 – 6 PM   PRism Awards Ceremony\nProudly Sponsored by BusinessWire. \nJoin us as we celebrate the best public relations practitioners\, campaigns\, and tactics! \nFREE TO JOIN. REGISTER HERE NOW!\n \n  \nHere are the PRSA-LA 56th PRism Awards Finalists.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/56th-annual-prism-awards/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20210422T231802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T232636Z
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA: State of Journalism Report Presented by Muck Rack
DESCRIPTION:In case you missed it\, Muck Rack recently released the results of The State of Journalism 2021. Over 2\,400 journalists shared exclusive insights\, from how their jobs have changed in the year of COVID-19 to what they’re looking for in pitches.\n\nPRSA-LA and Muck Rack are coming together to discuss takeaways from the research and to take your questions about how to apply the findings.\n\nJoin us on April 29th at 12pm PT for an insightful discussion with Muck Rack’s Chief Operating Officer\, Natan Edelsburg\, and Senior Director of Enterprise Sales\, Andrew Flynn.\n\nThey will cover topics including:\n\nHow the media landscape is changing in 2021 and reporters’ outlooks on the future of journalism\nWhere journalists are getting the most value on social media\nTips for pitching journalists and landing coverage\nHow to best collaborate and build relationships with journalists\n\nSpeakers: \n \nNatan Edelsburg\nChief Operating Officer\, Muck Rack\n@NatanEdelsburg (Twitter) \n  \n \nAndrew Flynn\nSenior Director\, Enterprise Sale\, Muck Rack\n@DroidMegatron (Twitter) \n  \nBring your questions\, observations\, and predictions\, and we look forward to seeing you there!\n\n\nPRSA-LA Member: FREE • Non-members: $10\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-state-of-journalism-report-presented-by-muck-rack/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20210319T232737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T175111Z
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA: Job Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you in between PR jobs and looking for your next opportunity?\nPRSA-LA Job Club\, Fridays at noon via Zoom. \nMembers of the Los Angeles area public relations community that are currently unemployed are invited to participate in the PRSA-LA Job Club. This group will meet weekly to share tips\, insights\, and support each other during one of life’s most stressful times. The PRSA-LA Job Club is a positive\, encouraging environment that will help keep job-seekers motivated and on track. \nEach weekly virtual session will be moderated by a PRSA-LA board member to keep the positive conversation flowing. Guest speakers drawn from executive search\, the corporate world\, academia and our members who have found new jobs during COVID will join periodically to offer insights and advice.\nThis club is a free service of PRSA-LA to support our members and the Los Angeles public relations community during the COVID business slump and current members will receive additional personalized support. \nFeel free to join weekly or as you are able\, Fridays at noon via Zoom. \nPlease email Allie Lee (allisonltlee AT gmail.com) with a few short details about yourself and your search\, as well as whether you’re a current member of PRSA-LA. Please also attach your current resume. The meeting Zoom link will be shared 24 hours prior to each session.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-job-club-9/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,PRSA-LA Young Professionals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20210505T175239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T175330Z
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA: Job Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you in between PR jobs and looking for your next opportunity?\nPRSA-LA Job Club\, Fridays at noon via Zoom. \nMembers of the Los Angeles area public relations community that are currently unemployed are invited to participate in the PRSA-LA Job Club. This group will meet weekly to share tips\, insights\, and support each other during one of life’s most stressful times. The PRSA-LA Job Club is a positive\, encouraging environment that will help keep job-seekers motivated and on track. \nEach weekly virtual session will be moderated by a PRSA-LA board member to keep the positive conversation flowing. Guest speakers drawn from executive search\, the corporate world\, academia and our members who have found new jobs during COVID will join periodically to offer insights and advice.\nThis club is a free service of PRSA-LA to support our members and the Los Angeles public relations community during the COVID business slump and current members will receive additional personalized support. \nFeel free to join weekly or as you are able\, Fridays at noon via Zoom. \nPlease email Allie Lee (allisonltlee AT gmail.com) with a few short details about yourself and your search\, as well as whether you’re a current member of PRSA-LA. Please also attach your current resume. The meeting Zoom link will be shared 24 hours prior to each session.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-job-club-9-copy/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,PRSA-LA Young Professionals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20210505T175400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T175526Z
UID:20107-1621598400-1621602000@prsala.org
SUMMARY:PRSA-LA: Job Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you in between PR jobs and looking for your next opportunity?\nPRSA-LA Job Club\, Fridays at noon via Zoom. \nMembers of the Los Angeles area public relations community that are currently unemployed are invited to participate in the PRSA-LA Job Club. This group will meet weekly to share tips\, insights\, and support each other during one of life’s most stressful times. The PRSA-LA Job Club is a positive\, encouraging environment that will help keep job-seekers motivated and on track. \nEach weekly virtual session will be moderated by a PRSA-LA board member to keep the positive conversation flowing. Guest speakers drawn from executive search\, the corporate world\, academia and our members who have found new jobs during COVID will join periodically to offer insights and advice.\nThis club is a free service of PRSA-LA to support our members and the Los Angeles public relations community during the COVID business slump and current members will receive additional personalized support. \nFeel free to join weekly or as you are able\, Fridays at noon via Zoom. \nPlease email Allie Lee (allisonltlee AT gmail.com) with a few short details about yourself and your search\, as well as whether you’re a current member of PRSA-LA. Please also attach your current resume. The meeting Zoom link will be shared 24 hours prior to each session.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-job-club-9-copy-copy/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,PRSA-LA Young Professionals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20210505T175409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T225716Z
UID:20108-1622203200-1622206800@prsala.org
SUMMARY:PRSA-LA: Job Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you in between PR jobs and looking for your next opportunity?\nPRSA-LA Job Club\, Fridays at noon via Zoom. This is a FREE event. \nMembers of the Los Angeles area public relations community that are currently unemployed are invited to participate in the PRSA-LA Job Club. This group will meet weekly to share tips\, insights\, and support each other during one of life’s most stressful times. The PRSA-LA Job Club is a positive\, encouraging environment that will help keep job-seekers motivated and on track. \nEach weekly virtual session will be moderated by a PRSA-LA board member to keep the positive conversation flowing. Guest speakers drawn from executive search\, the corporate world\, academia and our members who have found new jobs during COVID will join periodically to offer insights and advice.\nThis club is a free service of PRSA-LA to support our members and the Los Angeles public relations community during the COVID business slump and current members will receive additional personalized support. \nFeel free to join weekly or as you are able\, Fridays at noon via Zoom. \nPlease email Allie Lee (allisonltlee AT gmail.com) with a few short details about yourself and your search\, as well as whether you’re a current member of PRSA-LA. Please also attach your current resume. The meeting Zoom link will be shared 24 hours prior to each session. \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-job-club-5-28/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,PRSA-LA Young Professionals
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20210520T225744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T225957Z
UID:20201-1622808000-1622811600@prsala.org
SUMMARY:PRSA-LA: Job Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you in between PR jobs and looking for your next opportunity?\nPRSA-LA Job Club\, Fridays at noon via Zoom. This is a FREE event. \nMembers of the Los Angeles area public relations community that are currently unemployed are invited to participate in the PRSA-LA Job Club. This group will meet weekly to share tips\, insights\, and support each other during one of life’s most stressful times. The PRSA-LA Job Club is a positive\, encouraging environment that will help keep job-seekers motivated and on track. \nEach weekly virtual session will be moderated by a PRSA-LA board member to keep the positive conversation flowing. Guest speakers drawn from executive search\, the corporate world\, academia and our members who have found new jobs during COVID will join periodically to offer insights and advice.\nThis club is a free service of PRSA-LA to support our members and the Los Angeles public relations community during the COVID business slump and current members will receive additional personalized support. \nFeel free to join weekly or as you are able\, Fridays at noon via Zoom. \nPlease email Allie Lee (allisonltlee AT gmail.com) with a few short details about yourself and your search\, as well as whether you’re a current member of PRSA-LA. Please also attach your current resume. The meeting Zoom link will be shared 24 hours prior to each session. \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-job-club-6-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,PRSA-LA Young Professionals
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20210520T225757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T230100Z
UID:20202-1623412800-1623416400@prsala.org
SUMMARY:PRSA-LA: Job Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you in between PR jobs and looking for your next opportunity?\nPRSA-LA Job Club\, Fridays at noon via Zoom. This is a FREE event. \nMembers of the Los Angeles area public relations community that are currently unemployed are invited to participate in the PRSA-LA Job Club. This group will meet weekly to share tips\, insights\, and support each other during one of life’s most stressful times. The PRSA-LA Job Club is a positive\, encouraging environment that will help keep job-seekers motivated and on track. \nEach weekly virtual session will be moderated by a PRSA-LA board member to keep the positive conversation flowing. Guest speakers drawn from executive search\, the corporate world\, academia and our members who have found new jobs during COVID will join periodically to offer insights and advice.\nThis club is a free service of PRSA-LA to support our members and the Los Angeles public relations community during the COVID business slump and current members will receive additional personalized support. \nFeel free to join weekly or as you are able\, Fridays at noon via Zoom. \nPlease email Allie Lee (allisonltlee AT gmail.com) with a few short details about yourself and your search\, as well as whether you’re a current member of PRSA-LA. Please also attach your current resume. The meeting Zoom link will be shared 24 hours prior to each session. \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-job-club-6-11/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,PRSA-LA Young Professionals
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20210520T225810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T230151Z
UID:20203-1624017600-1624021200@prsala.org
SUMMARY:PRSA-LA: Job Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you in between PR jobs and looking for your next opportunity?\nPRSA-LA Job Club\, Fridays at noon via Zoom. This is a FREE event. \nMembers of the Los Angeles area public relations community that are currently unemployed are invited to participate in the PRSA-LA Job Club. This group will meet weekly to share tips\, insights\, and support each other during one of life’s most stressful times. The PRSA-LA Job Club is a positive\, encouraging environment that will help keep job-seekers motivated and on track. \nEach weekly virtual session will be moderated by a PRSA-LA board member to keep the positive conversation flowing. Guest speakers drawn from executive search\, the corporate world\, academia and our members who have found new jobs during COVID will join periodically to offer insights and advice.\nThis club is a free service of PRSA-LA to support our members and the Los Angeles public relations community during the COVID business slump and current members will receive additional personalized support. \nFeel free to join weekly or as you are able\, Fridays at noon via Zoom. \nPlease email Allie Lee (allisonltlee AT gmail.com) with a few short details about yourself and your search\, as well as whether you’re a current member of PRSA-LA. Please also attach your current resume. The meeting Zoom link will be shared 24 hours prior to each session. \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-job-club-6-18/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,PRSA-LA Young Professionals
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20210520T225821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T230301Z
UID:20204-1624622400-1624626000@prsala.org
SUMMARY:PRSA-LA: Job Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you in between PR jobs and looking for your next opportunity?\nPRSA-LA Job Club\, Fridays at noon via Zoom. This is a FREE event. \nMembers of the Los Angeles area public relations community that are currently unemployed are invited to participate in the PRSA-LA Job Club. This group will meet weekly to share tips\, insights\, and support each other during one of life’s most stressful times. The PRSA-LA Job Club is a positive\, encouraging environment that will help keep job-seekers motivated and on track. \nEach weekly virtual session will be moderated by a PRSA-LA board member to keep the positive conversation flowing. Guest speakers drawn from executive search\, the corporate world\, academia and our members who have found new jobs during COVID will join periodically to offer insights and advice.\nThis club is a free service of PRSA-LA to support our members and the Los Angeles public relations community during the COVID business slump and current members will receive additional personalized support. \nFeel free to join weekly or as you are able\, Fridays at noon via Zoom. \nPlease email Allie Lee (allisonltlee AT gmail.com) with a few short details about yourself and your search\, as well as whether you’re a current member of PRSA-LA. Please also attach your current resume. The meeting Zoom link will be shared 24 hours prior to each session. \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-job-club-6-25/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,PRSA-LA Young Professionals
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20211129T222024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T214602Z
UID:20783-1639503000-1639510200@prsala.org
SUMMARY:PRSA-LA Holiday Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Preview Changes (opens in a new tab) \n\nThe holidays are upon us. Let’s get together and celebrate making it through another pandemic year. As we saw at October’s PRism Awards\, despite the challenges\, the year has been full of creativity\, ingenuity\, and spirit. We’re excited for what next year has in store! \nJoin us for a holiday mixer at three locations around the city. Catch up with colleagues and make new friends. First arrivals will get a drink on us! \nDate: Tuesday\, December 14\, 2021 \nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 pm \nSign up for one of these 3 venues:\nDTLA:\nHighland Park Brewery\n1220 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012 \nWestside:\nSorry Not Sorry\n11520 W Pico Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90064 \nValley:\nFrida Mexican Cuisine at the Sherman Oaks Galleria\n15301 Ventura Blvd\, Sherman Oaks\, CA 91403 \n  \nTickets: $10 for PRSA-LA members\, $20 for non-members \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nNOTE: Limited capacity at each location. Vaccination is required for attendance. \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-holiday-mixer/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA-LA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220228T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220228T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20220224T215209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T215623Z
UID:21166-1646067600-1646071200@prsala.org
SUMMARY:Black In PR
DESCRIPTION:We’re hosting our very first conversation on Twitter Spaces this Monday\, Feb. 28 at 5pm PT/8pm ET! \nJoin PR experts Aniesia Williams\, Kamau Marshall\, and Lauren Paige as they share their journey as diverse professionals in the world of communications. In a conversation moderated by our Vice President\, Leshelle Sargent\, learn how the panelists navigated their way through the ever-evolving world of politics\, news\, entertainment\, non-profit organizations\, and more. This collective group has worked with some of the biggest entertainment companies in the world from MTV to Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN)\, Warner Bros. Television\, Black Girls Rock\, and more – and one even helped to elect a President of the United States! \nDuring this Twitter Spaces conversation\, the panelists will also discuss what’s hot (and not) in the world of communications today. \nHere’s how to join us on Twitter Spaces\, February 28: \nStep 1: Log on to your free Twitter account. \nStep 2: Tap the Spaces icon (the icon of four small circles) on Twitter’s bottom navigation menu. \nStep 3: Go to the search bar to find either #BlackinPR or @PRSALA. \nStep 4: Tap “Start Listening” to join the Space as a listener. \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/black-in-pr/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220329T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20220305T010148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T192534Z
UID:21199-1648576800-1648585800@prsala.org
SUMMARY:State of The State of PR
DESCRIPTION:PRSA-LA’s STATE OF THE STATE OF PR\nLet’s Shine\, LA!\nTuesday\, March 29\, 2022\n6 – 8:30 PM\nCitizen News\, Hollywood \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nJoin your fellow PR professionals for conversation and celebration at PRSA-LA’s Annual State of the State of PR! \nHeld at the historical location of one of LA’s oldest newspapers\, Citizen News\, the event will cover the dramatic changes happening across news coverage\, the ever-changing PR landscape and the impact of these changes on the practice of public relations. And it kicks off our celebration of PRSA-LA’s 75th year in Los Angeles! \nOur informative conversations will include “Highlights of Los Angeles Events\, Venues and Happenings in 2022 & Beyond” and “Challenges of a Digital/Virtual World.” Hear the highlights of what organizations are seeing and doing\, and what all marketing and PR professionals can look forward to in the coming year in Los Angeles. Get inside insights into the evolving business model of media groups\, learn the trends and future of experiential marketing and how to navigate agency management in changing landscape. \nAnd wrap up the night with a cocktail and conversation with your PR\, communications\, and marketing colleagues from around the area! \nHighlights of Los Angeles Events\, Venues and Happenings in 2022 & Beyond\nWith:\nMelendy Britt\, President\, PRSA LA and Principal\, be360 (Moderator)\nMichelle Schwartz\, Chief External Affairs Officer\, LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games\nLauren Salisbury\, Director of Global Communications\, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board\nAlex Comisar\, Director of Communications\, Office of LA Mayor Eric Garcetti \nHear the highlights of what their organization is seeing and doing\, and what all marketing and PR professionals can look forward to in the coming year in Los Angeles. \nChallenges of a Digital/Virtual World\nWith:\nShawn Smith\, Global Head of Communications\, Osmo from BYJU’s (Moderator)\nJenny Connelly\, Executive Vice President of Product & Technology\, Penske Media\nBrett Hyman\, President and Founder\, NVE Experience Agency\nJonathan Jordan\, General Manager\, Edelman \nGet inside insights into the evolving business model of media groups\, learn the trends and future of experiential marketing\, and how to navigate agency management in changing landscape. \nREAD SPEAKERS’ BIOS HERE \nPanel Discussions at 6-7:15 PM;\nNetworking Reception at 7:15 PM. \n$55 member/ $75 non-member. \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/state-of-the-state-of-pr-5/
LOCATION:Citizen News\, 1545 Wilcox Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220331T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220331T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20220324T230359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T231022Z
UID:21353-1648713600-1648717200@prsala.org
SUMMARY:PRSA-LA: At Breakfast With… Consumer Entertainment and Lifestyle Journalists
DESCRIPTION:PRSA-LA presents its first At Breakfast With… event for 2022 virtually featuring some of L.A.’s top consumer entertainment and lifestyle journalists.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will learn about each panelist’s editorial focus\, tips for PR pros\, the outlook for local media trends\, and more. It’s your chance to hear directly from those who hold the key to getting your entertainment and lifestyle clients featured in local media. The moderated panel discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A. \nMeet our panelists: \n \nLiberté Chan is an “LA Unscripted” contributor on KTLA Channel 5. For years she worked as a meteorologist and reporter\, with her first stint at the station starting as a writer under the late Hal Fishman\, an L.A. news legend\, on his one-hour news show\, KTLA 5 News at 10. \n \nClaudia Cagan\, Entertainment Tonight Supervising Producer\, is a four-time Emmy-winning television producer\, having started her career on the performing side of the business as a production singer and personal assistant. She traveled all over the world with her sister\, GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter\, Melissa Manchester\, until she made the transition into TV production. \n\n \nRubi Molina from Telemundo’s national TV show “En Casa con Telemundo” is an enthusiastic bilingual and bicultural TV host\, reporter and producer with experience reporting (live and recorded) for large networks in both Spanish and English. She produces\, edits\, and writes her reports. Additional experience includes producing entertainment segments for national radio. Rubi is a member of SAG-AFTRA. \n  \n\n \nModerator\, Rick Markovitz is president of Weissman/Markovitz Communications. He has worked in executive-level positions with global advertising agencies\, major entertainment companies\, as well as leading technology-based firms for more than 30 years. \nFREE for Members • $10 for non-members. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-at-breakfast-with-consumer-entertainment-and-lifestyle-journalists/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20220414T010459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T210933Z
UID:21488-1651233600-1651237200@prsala.org
SUMMARY:PRSA-LA: IPA Lunch & Learn-Tips For Going Out On Your Own: I’m an independent – now what?!
DESCRIPTION:EVENT HAS PASSED. WATCH THE RECORDING HERE. \nJoin our IPA Lunch & Learn:\nTips For Going Out On Your Own: I’m an independent – now what?!\nFriday\, April 29\n12:00 – 1:00 PM PT\nVia Zoom \n \n  \nThe pandemic created a work-from-home shift which drove many to reevaluate their current roles and positions. A lot of folks are waking up to the fact that there is an alternative available\, and that going freelance affords a range of benefits – from being selective about projects\, not working 60-hour weeks (unless you want to)\, to having flexibility with time to allow for a greater focus on health and family. \nBecoming independent affords a lot of benefits\, but also a lot more responsibilities. This “lunch and learn” session will feature advice and insights from seasoned independent practitioners and marketing professionals on key issues and considerations when starting out on your own. Topics for discussion include common myths vs. realities of being an independent\, balancing your workload\, tracking hours\, business planning\, budgeting\, ins and outs of personal branding on social media\, and more! \n  \nStacy Schwartz (Moderator)\nIndependent Public Relations Strategist and Consultant \n \n  \nWith nearly twenty years of experience grounded in the corporate and product side of the PR industry\, Stacy helps large companies\, brands\, and small businesses alike by providing a strategic approach to public relations and marketing focused on meeting business goals. Her tenure working in the Los Angeles media market has given her invaluable insight into this complicated and ever-changing media marketplace\, and her diverse background. Working closely with national and industry-specific media outlets enables her to provide clients with sound strategies and creative campaigns to achieve success. \nStacy is a board member of PRSA-LA and sits on the Board’s Independent Practitioners Alliance. \nHer specialties include: Providing strategic counsel and overall campaign development and project execution\, spearheading and/or supporting initiatives across B2B and B2C campaigns\, including corporate marketing\, executive visibility\, industry awareness\, social marketing\, product launches; expertise in materials development\, writing\, story placement\, blogger and influencer outreach\, social media strategy and execution\, special events\, speaking opportunities; strong media relations across multiple industries and verticals; coordinate with marketing\, social media or other partners. \nTim Scerba\nPrincipal\, Tim Scerba Inc. \n \nTim is a recognized international strategic corporate and marketing communications expert with extensive experience in all aspects of crisis and sensitive issues management. His other areas of expertise include reputation management\, financial/investor relations\, community relations\, executive training\, and corporate branding and imaging in both consumer and business-to-business situations. \nBefore establishing his own practice in 2014\, Tim held senior positions with leading international communications and public relations agencies including The Rowland Company\, Burson-Masteller\, Golin Harris\, Rogers & Cowan/Weber Shandwick\, Hill & Knowlton\, and Edelman. He also has held posts in financial services with TIAA-CREF and publishing with Latin Trade Magazine. \nA frequent speaker on international communications\, Mr. Scerba graduated from Yale University and has completed specialized course work in Managing Corporate Change at the Stanford Business School; Public\, Corporate and Financial Relations at New York University; and graduate course work with the Life Management Institute in New York. He is fluent in Spanish. \n  \nDanielle Marchese\nCEO\, Founder\, On Brand \n \n  \nDanielle\, brand and marketing strategist and consultant\, has been helping brands carve out their own unique corner of the internet since 2017 by helping them curate a one-of-a-kind\, authentic\, knock-out brand their audiences become obsessed with. Through her platforms\, courses\, and various services\, she teaches her audiences and clients how to adapt simple story-telling principles into everyday marketing practices to turn your brand into one that is “binge-worthy”. \nShe is also the host of The Brand Theory podcast where she shares tips and tricks on how to continuously grow your brand visibility online. Danielle’s mission is to inspire as many people as possible to live “on brand;” consciously and unapologetically making choices from a place of alignment and authenticity. \n  \n\nGrecia Sarmiento\nVP Relationship Manager\, City National Bank \n \n  \nGrecia Sarmiento recently joined City National Bank as a Relationship Manager. She has been in the banking industry since 2008\, started as a teller\, and moved her way up to Branch Manager. After 14 years of Personal and Business Banking experience\, she truly enjoys building relationships and helping her clients achieve their long-term financial goals. Grecia takes pride in what she does and really cares for her clients. She understands that long-term financial success begins and ends with an effective and co-managed plan between the banker and their client.  She loves seeing through a person’s dream\, from planning for a new home or growing their business to the next level. \n  \nVia Zoom \nCOST: FREE to all.  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP  \nYour $15 donation is encouraged and will go to Global Giving’s Ukrainian Relief Fund (register using the donation option on Eventbrite). \n  \nNot a member? Join here now! \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-ipa-lunch-learn-tips-for-going-out-on-your-own-im-an-independent-now-what/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101835
CREATED:20220409T002114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T205915Z
UID:21415-1651600800-1651604400@prsala.org
SUMMARY:Twitter Spaces: Media Coverage on Rise in AAPI Attacks and its Effect on Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:SIGN IN DIRECTLY ON TWITTER SPACES ON MAY 3RD AT 6 PM PT:\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://twitter.com/i/spaces/1zqJVBrMRYZJB\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn conjunction with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month\, join us in Twitter Spaces with a discussion on “Media Coverage on Rise in AAPI Attacks and its Effect on Mental Health”. \nTuesday\, May 3rd\, 6 pm PT \nRSVP HERE \nSpeakers: \nSusan Hirasuna\, Anchor  & Reporter\, KTTV-TV (moderator) \nCarrie Zhang\, Founder\, Asian Mental Health Project \nCeFaan Kim\, Correspondent\, ABC News \nConnie Chung Joe\, JD & CEO\, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles \nJeong Park\, Asian American Communities Reporter\, Los Angeles Times \nWe will post the Twitter Space link on our Twitter feed. You can then set a reminder or add it to your calendar. Day of May 3\, you will need to log into your Twitter account and tap the Spaces icon (the icon of a microphone) on Twitter’s bottom navigation menu. Go to the search bar to search @PRSALA and then tap “Start Listening” to join the Space as a listener. \nRSVP HERE \n  \nSpeakers’ Bios: \nSusan Hirasuna\, Anchor  & Reporter\, KTTV-TV (moderator) \nSusan Hirasuna is a proud hometown girl. She was born in Encino\, raised in Simi Valley and graduated from the University of Southern California. For more than two decades\, she anchored the weekend news and reported for Fox 11. Susan’s work has been recognized by the Los Angeles Emmy awards\, the Golden Mikes and New England Emmy awards. In 2012\, she traveled to Japan on a fellowship to report on recovery and rebuilding efforts\, a year after the great quake and tsunami. As an anchor\, she’s handled extended coverage of the Route 91 shooting in Las Vegas\, the death of Princess Diana and too many wildfires and police pursuits to count. Susan is a longtime member of the Asian American Journalists Association and served on the LA board for years. Currently\, she is still active with the chapter as an advisory board member. \n  \nTwitter @susanhirasuna \nInstagram @susanhirasuna \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-hirasuna-52b1685/ \n  \nCarrie Zhang\, Founder\, Asian Mental Health Project \nCarrie Zhang is the founder of Asian Mental Health Project Founded in 2019\, the project currently uses social media\, multimedia content creation\, and community events to de-stigmatize topics of mental health\, critical social issues and provide tangible resources. A daughter of Chinese and Taiwanese immigrants\, she graduated from the University of Southern California and currently works as a communication and marketing professional in the tech\, entertainment\, and music space. In her free time\, she loves singing\, making art\, song-writing\, and trying the latest fluffy food trend. \n  \nInstagram @asianmentalhealthproject \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriewzhang/ \n  \nCeFaan Kim\, Correspondent\, ABC News \nCeFaan Kim joined the Eyewitness News team as a reporter in September 2015. Since then\, CeFaan has covered major national breaking news\, including the Chelsea terrorist bombing in September of 2016\, where he was the first TV reporter on the scene. In 2017 he covered the massive spontaneous protest at JFK Airport in response to President Trump’s travel ban executive order. CeFaan has also reported extensively on poverty in the Asian-American community in New York. \nPrior to joining Eyewitness News\, he was a reporter for News 12 Westchester/Hudson Valley\, where he led the station’s coverage of the January 2015 Metro-North train crash that killed 6 people\, the deadliest in its history. \nCeFaan launched his career in 2003 as a photographer and field producer at NY1 News in New York City. In 2008\, he traveled to Iowa and New Hampshire to cover the presidential campaigns of Hillary Clinton\, Rudolph Giuliani\, and Barack Obama. He also co-produced Eliot Spitzer’s 2006 gubernatorial general election debate\, Andrew Cuomo’s primary debate in his run for State Attorney General\, and Hillary Clinton’s 2006 senatorial debate. \nHis exclusive story about a woman who died while waiting for EMTs during the “Christmas Blizzard” of 2010 forced the Bloomberg administration to admit the city’s response to the storm had been inadequate. \nBorn and raised in Philadelphia\, CeFaan graduated from New York University where he majored in Broadcast Journalism. He is a former sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves; he graduated from Non-Commissioned Officer’s Academy on the Commandant’s List. In addition\, CeFaan is a member of the Asian American Journalists Association and serves as co-chair of its Media Watch Committee. \n  \nTwitter @CeFaanKim \nInstagram @cefaan \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cefaan-kim-275b633/ \n  \nConnie Chung Joe\, JD & CEO\, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles \nConnie Chung Joe\, JD\, is the Chief Executive Officer of Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles (Advancing Justice – LA)\, the nation’s largest legal and civil rights organization for Asian Americans\, Native Hawaiians\, and Pacific Islanders. Prior to joining Advancing Justice – LA in August 2020\, Connie served as the Executive Director of the Korean American Family Services (KFAM) for 11 years. Under Connie’s leadership\, KFAM nearly quadrupled its budget and staff\, with culturally and linguistically responsive services to immigrant families\, particularly those struggling with mental health\, domestic/family violence\, and acculturation stresses. Prior to joining KFAM\, Connie was a public interest lawyer for seven years. She worked at the Housing Rights Center in Los Angeles representing clients in fair housing cases and the American Civil Liberties Union in Chicago working on immigrant’s rights\, reproductive rights\, post-9/11 racial profiling\, police accountability and First Amendment cases. Connie received her BA in Spanish and International Relations from USC and her JD from Georgetown University Law Center. \nConnie is active in advocating for and addressing the needs of API communities. She served for 3 years as the Vice-Chair of Planning with the Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON)\, a consortium of 40+ API serving organizations throughout Los Angeles County. Connie was also the co-chair of A3PCON’s Mental Health Subcommittee. She served as the co-chair for 2 years with the API Domestic Violence Task Force of Los Angeles County and co-founded the API Human Trafficking Task Force of Los Angeles County. She has served as co-chair and steering committee member of the CA Culturally Responsive Domestic Violence Network\, which consists of culturally-specific domestic violence organizations across the state working to improve services for the most vulnerable communities in California. Connie has been honored for her work by the Asian Pacific Women’s Center and Asian American Drug Abuse Program. Connie has testified on several occasions before the California State Assembly on Domestic Violence to advocate for the needs of immigrants\, APIs\, and other vulnerable populations in the State. In 2016\, she was appointed by California Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de Leon to the Domestic Violence Advisory Council. In 2017\, Connie was named by CA Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas and LA County Board of Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas a 40 Under 40 Emerging Civic Leader. She currently serves as a member of Bank of America’s National Community Advisory Council. \n  \nTwitter @aaaj_la \nInstagram @advancingjustice_la \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-chung-joe-bb84441/ \n  \nJeong Park\, Asian American Communities Reporter\, Los Angeles Times \nJeong Park is an Asian American communities reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Previously\, he was an economic mobility reporter for the Sacramento Bee\, covering how California policies affect the lives of workers. He also covered cities and communities for the Orange County Register. Park considers both Seoul\, where he was born\, and Southern California\, where he grew up\, as his home. He graduated from UCLA. He welcomes recommendations for good hikes\, food and K-Pop songs. \n  \nTwitter @JeongPark52 \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeongpark52/
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SUMMARY:Content Matters: Sharing Stories of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Content Matters: Sharing Stories of Resilience\n\n\nThursday\, May 12\, 2022 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time via Zoom\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us as for an intercultural exchange of stories\, narratives\, and lived experiences with leaders from television\, film\, and entertainment. Learn more about why diverse content matters now more than ever. This special program is co-hosted by ADL\, HPRA Los Angeles\, The Museum of Public Relations\, PRSA-LA\, and VOICES for AAPIs.\n\n\nModerators:\nBel Hernandez\, CEO\, Latin Heat Media\nRoela Santos\, Co-Founder\, VOICES for AAPIs\n\n\nSpakers:\n\nSanjay Sharma\, Founder & CEO marginal MediaWorks\nNyree Wright\, Senior Vice President\, Public Relations\, TV One\nDan Meisel\, Regional Director\, Anti-Defamation League (ADL)\nSandra Lilley\, Managing Editor\, NBC Latino\n\nEvent is free to all.\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/content-matters-sharing-stories-of-resilience/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA: Media Relations Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:MEDIA RELATIONS BOOTCAMP\nWEDNESDAY\, MAY 25  •  12 noon to 1:30 PM PST\nREGISTER HERE. \nJoin seasoned media relations professionals for a 90-minute intensive training program to help define best practices\, develop strategies and get media relations results. \nYOUR BOOTCAMP INSTRUCTORS: \nJOE MARCHELEWSKI\nPresident\, AIJ Communications \nJoe Marchelewski\, a PRSA-LA Board Member\, is President of AIJ Communications\, a boutique agency representing trial lawyers\, consumer brands\, digital finance\, cannabis\, and financial firms in all aspects of their communications efforts. He is a veteran of the legal PR and marketing world\, having worked for some of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the world. After graduating from USC’s Annenberg School for Journalism with a degree in Public Relations\, he began working for Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp\, one of Los Angeles’ oldest and most prominent entertainment firms. He spent the next 13+ years working for the largest law firm in Manhattan (Skadden\, Arps)\, the firm that took down the Federal Government’s “Don’t Ask\, Don’t Tell” policy (White & Case)\, and the law firm that established insurance bad faith as one of the few new torts in the 20th Century (Shernoff Bidart Echeverria). \nJoe has created national\, consumer-focused PR campaigns\, successfully spearheaded marketing proposals to retain Fortune 500 companies\, worked one-on-one with lawyers to position them as experts in the field\, and helped law firms throughout the country brand and rebrand themselves. \n  \nHOLLY BAIRD\nPresident\, Geragos Global Communications \nSince graduating from Cal State Fullerton in 2001 with a BA in Communications – TV and Film\, Holly Baird has worked in a series of positions with well-known companies\, starting with a two-year stint at the global powerhouse advertising firm\, Ogilvy & Mather. From there\, she went to CBS-King World Productions Inc.\, in the role of an advertising & promotions coordinator. \nBut she really found her stride at Sitrick and Company where she specialized in crisis/reputation management concentrating on media and communications analysis\, entertainment and sports\, litigation support\, media training\, and marketing/social media strategy. She has worked on hundreds of cases over the 14 years with the firm and scored the coveted title of Member of the Firm. Some of her former notable clients include Harvey Weinstein\, Chris Brown\, Nicholas Sparks\, and Kobe Bryant. \nIn 2020 she left Sitrick and Company to form Geragos Global Communications alongside trial attorney Mark Geragos\, continued servicing clients under the Source Public Relations\, a consulting pr and marketing firm\, launched ChronicPR-a cannabis and wellness-focused boutique pr firm\, and went back to her TV/Film roots\, producing and developing content. \nShe’s a Junior Board member of the Jenesse Center\, a nonprofit domestic violence intervention and prevention organization\, and is a Board member for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. In 2018 and 2019 she produced the Athletes vs Cancer weekend event series co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society. \nCost:\n$25 non-members\n$20 PRSA-LA & BPRS-LA members\n$10 students \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-media-relations-bootcamp/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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