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SUMMARY:PRSA: 5 Ways To Think Like a Reader
DESCRIPTION:5 Ways To Think Like a Reader\nMarch 12\, 2026 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)\n\n\nWrite the message your readers want to read — not the message you wish they wanted to read. Walk away with a four-step strategy for drawing readers in and moving them to act. You’ll learn how to: \n\nDraw readers in with reader-centric messages.\nMove readers to act with persuasive-writing techniques. (And every piece you write must be persuasive\, even if you’re just persuading people to read it!)\nFind out how a robot can help you connect better with humans.\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n \nAnn Wylie\n\n\n\n\n\nFree to PRSA MEMBER: Register Now\nAccreditation Information\nParticipants with the APR credential earn 0.5 CEUs for a webinar. \nLearn more about Accreditation.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-5-ways-to-think-like-a-reader/
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SUMMARY:PRSA: Business for Communicators: Fundamentals of Corporate Finance for Value Creation
DESCRIPTION:Business for Communicators: Fundamentals of Corporate Finance for Value Creation\nMarch 17\, 2026 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)\n\n\nCommunicators who speak and apply the language of business position themselves for leadership and influence in the companies they care about. \nIn this PRSA Learning Webinar\, you’ll learn the story told by each corporate financial statement and how to begin positioning your contributions as a communicator in terms that resonate with business leaders. \nBy the end of this webinar\, you’ll be able to: \n\nAssess the health of your internal network to ensure you have the connections you need to succeed.\nUnderstand the story told by each corporate financial statement: income\, balance sheet and cash flow.\nBegin speaking in terms of how your work contributes to company financial performance.\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\n \nSandy Duhé\, Ph.D.\, MBA\, APR\, Fellow PRSA\n\n\n\n\n\nFree for PRSA Member: Register Now\nAccreditation Information\nParticipants with the APR credential earn 0.5 CEUs for a webinar. \n\nLearn more about Accreditation.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-business-for-communicators-fundamentals-of-corporate-finance-for-value-creation/
CATEGORIES:PRSA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T110000
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SUMMARY:PRSA: Seeing the Whole Field
DESCRIPTION:Seeing the Whole Field\nGreat communicators anticipate the play before it happens. Join Kelly Ross\, internal communications manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates\, on the next Strategies & Tactics Live to learn how internal alignment strengthens every external message. \nWatch live on LinkedIn on March 18 at 1 p.m. ET. \nSign up now
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-seeing-the-whole-field/
CATEGORIES:PRSA,Webinar
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SUMMARY:FPRSA: Diverse Dialogues: She Built It
DESCRIPTION:Diverse Dialogues: She Built It\nMarch 18\, 2026 3–4 p.m. EDT\nBehind many of today’s most impactful PR campaigns and purpose-driven agencies are visionary women who didn’t just rise through the ranks—they built the ranks themselves. In this powerful panel\, hear directly from trailblazing women founders and CEOs of PR firms who have shaped the communications landscape across sectors—from healthcare to entertainment\, public affairs to social change. \nModerated by a PRSA leader\, this conversation will explore their bold decisions\, the challenges they faced breaking barriers\, and the lessons they’ve learned about leadership\, resilience and redefinition. Whether you’re aspiring to lead a team or build your own agency\, this session will offer candid insights and real-world advice for women communicators looking to chart their own path in PR. \nModerator: Natalie Ghidotti\, APR\, Fellow PRSA\, CEO\, Ghidotti \nPanelists: \nPriscilla Clarke\, President/CEO\, Clarke PR Global LLC\nGrace T. Leong\, APR\, Fellow PRSA\, CEO\, HUNTER\nMaria J. Rodriguez\, President & CEO\, Vanguard Communications \nEvent is free. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-diverse-dialogues-she-built-it/
CATEGORIES:PRSA,Webinar
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SUMMARY:PRSA: Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling\nMarch 23\, 2026\, 1–1:45 p.m. ET\nFREE TO PRSA MEMBER. Available to nonmembers for $60. \nStorytelling isn’t just a creative skill; it’s a communication superpower. Join this discussion with our panel of storytelling pros as we unpack why storytelling is a critical skill for communicators. Together\, we’ll explore the art of storytelling\, the essential elements that make a story compelling\, and how powerful narratives can elevate and amplify a brand by building deeper emotional connections and clearer messaging. Our panel will also share tips for turning your message into a story people remember\, and one that moves your audience to action. \nPanelists:\nLisa Arledge Powell\, APR\, CEO & founder\, MediaSource\nRob Biesenbach\, Communication Coach\, Speaker & Workshop Leaders\nHeather Morgan\, APR\, vice president of communication and business development\, MHP Salud \nParticipants with the APR credential earn 0.5 ethics CEUs for this session. \nThis event is part of PRSA’s Member Monday. Member Mondays is an initiative designed to foster direct engagement and provide valuable information sharing within our professional community. Moderated by the PRSA 2026 Chair\, Heide Harrell\, M.A.\, APR\, these conversations aim to create a space for meaningful dialogue\, collaboration\, and the exchange of ideas. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-storytelling/
CATEGORIES:PRSA,Webinar
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SUMMARY:At Breakfast With... Crisis Communications: What Media Expect in the First 24 Hours
DESCRIPTION:At Breakfast With… Crisis Communications: What Media Expect in the First 24 Hours and How PR Pros Can Deliver\nWednesday\, March 25\, 2026 | 8:30–9:30 AM | Virtual\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nWhen a crisis breaks\, the first 24 hours can shape coverage\, public perception\, and long-term reputation. In today’s social media environment\, information\, and misinformation\, spreads instantly.\n\n\nWe’re excited to welcome back Beverly White\, retired NBC anchor and reporter\, as moderator of PRSA-LA’s At Breakfast With panel on Crisis Communications: What Media Expect in the First 24 Hours.\n\nJoin PRSA-LA for a candid At Breakfast With conversation with working journalists who regularly cover breaking news and high-profile situations. They will share what they expect from communications teams in the earliest and most critical hours of a crisis\, and what erodes credibility. This interactive virtual conversation will provide PR professionals with practical guidance on how to respond quickly\, communicate transparently\, and serve as a reliable source in moments of heightened scrutiny. \nSpeakers:\n· Mike Rogers\, Assignment Editor and “The Desk” on-air talent\, CBS LA\n· Frank Mottek\, Host of “Mottek On Money”\, 790 KABC\n· Samantha Masunaga\, Entertainment Business Reporter\, L.A. Times\n· Christopher Cabezas\, Multimedia Journalist\, Spectrum Noticias\n\n\n\nThis member-selected topic will explore:\n•What reporters expect in an initial response\n•How to provide verified information under deadline pressure\n•Addressing fast-moving social media speculation\n•Building credibility before and during a crisis\n\n\nWhether you work in corporate communications\, entertainment\, nonprofit\, government\, or agency PR\, this session will equip you with actionable strategies to navigate the first 24 hours with clarity\, credibility\, and confidence.\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/at-breakfast-with-crisis-communications-what-media-expect-in-the-first-24-hours/
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