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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA Gives Back
DESCRIPTION:PRSA-LA Gives Back!\nSaturday\, December 10\, 2022\nPATH West Los Angeles\n\nJoin PRSA-LA to give back this holiday season! We will be cooking meals for unhoused residents living in PATH’s interim housing in West LA. There are three shifts available on Saturday\, December 10\, and teams will be responsible for planning an easy and healthy menu and shopping for food in advance\, and then preparing and serving. More details will be provided to registered volunteers.\n\nAvailable shifts are:\nBreakfast – 6:30am-8am (Breakfast served at 7am)\nLunch – 10:30am-1pm (Lunch served at 12pm)\nDinner – 4:30pm-7pm (Dinner served at 6pm)\n\nWe are asking for a $20 donation from each volunteer\, to cover the cost of food. Any additional funds will be donated to PATH.\n\nPlease note that this is a small team of volunteers\, so we kindly ask that you only commit to a shift if you know for certain that you will be able to attend.\n\nCLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-gives-back/
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:JINGLE JINGLE — IT’S TIME TO MIX & MINGLE! \nIt’s time to gather our great community of PR professionals and celebrate the season together!\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, December 15 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm to enjoy an evening made possible by our event partner\n\n\n  \nVenue\nDream Hollywood – Lobby Bar\n6417 Selma Avenue\, Hollywood 90028\nTickets: $20 include two drinks and entry in the holiday raffle\nAll event proceeds go towards PRSA-LA’s Future 75 Fund\n\nRSVP Here.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Dream Hollywood\, 6417 Selma Avenue\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA ABW (At Breakfast With...) the Los Angeles Business Journal
DESCRIPTION:At our final “At Breakfast With” event for 2022\, we’ll chat with the editorial team at the Los Angeles Business Journal. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn (direct from the source) how to score great coverage in one of Los Angeles’ leading outlets for local business news. \nPRSA-LA’s AT BREAKFAST WITH THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL\nFriday\, December 16th\n8:30 – 9:30 AM\nVia Zoom\nTickets: Member – $10; Non-Member – $15; PRSSA Students – Free \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nPanelists:\nCharles Crumpley\, Editor-in-Chief\, LABJ\nCharles began his tenure at the LA Business Journal in 2006. He is the winner of numerous national awards for his work as an editor\, columnist\, and reporter. Before joining the LABJ\, he worked as an editor and writer at the New Orleans Times-Picayune\, Daily Oklahoman\, and Kansas City Star. He earned an undergraduate degree in English and Journalism from the University of Missouri and was a Fulbright scholar in Japan. \nDestiny Torres\, Technology Reporter\, LABJ\nDestiny covers all things tech for the Los Angeles Business Journal. She recently graduated from USC with a master’s degree in journalism and has four years of journalism experience. Along with her work at LABJ\, Destiny has written for the Los Angeles Times\, Remezcla\, and the LA School Report. \nTwitter – @yagurldest \nHoward Fine\, Healthcare/Infrastructure Reporter\, LABJ\nHoward is a 23-year veteran of the Los Angeles Business Journal. He covers stories pertaining to healthcare\, biomedicine\, energy\, engineering\, construction\, and infrastructure. He has won several awards\, including Best Body of Work for a single reporter from the Alliance of Area Business Publishers and Distinguished Journalist of the Year from the Society of Professional Journalists. He earned an MS in Journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern and a BA in English from Bates College. \nTwitter: @howardfine \nModerator:\nErik Deutsch\,\nPrincipal\, ExcelPR Group;\nPRSA-LA Board Member & 2014 President\nTwitter: @ErikDeutsch \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-abw-at-breakfast-with-the-los-angeles-business-journal/
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA 2023 State of the State of PR
DESCRIPTION:PRSA-LA 2023 State of the State of PR\nThursday\, January 26\, 2023\, 6 to 8 pm\nat LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes\, Los Angeles\n\n\nREGISTER HERE. \nPRSA-LA’s annual State of the State of PR program is an engaging discussion that focuses on the dramatic changes happening in the area of news coverage\, how the landscape is ever-changing\, and the impact of these changes on the practice of public relations. We host this program with notable panelists and moderators who discuss the challenges in the PR world. \nThis year\, we are honored to have a panel of diverse speakers sharing with us their in-depth discussion on the state of the state of PR today! \nJoin us and network with local business leaders and learn about ways YOU can make a difference in our association and our PR community in 2023! \nPanelists: \n \n Gustavo Arellano\nLos Angeles Times Columnist\n“The Times” Podcast Host \nGustavo Arellano is author of Orange County: A Personal History and Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America\, a columnist for the Los Angeles Times and host of its daily news podcast “The Times\,” and has been an essayist and reporter for various publications and a frequent commentator on radio and television. He was formerly editor of OC Weekly\, an alternative newspaper in Orange County\, California\, and penned the award-winning “¡Ask a Mexican!\,” a nationally syndicated column in which he answered any and all questions about America’s spiciest and largest minority. Gustavo is the recipient of awards ranging from the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies for Best Columnist to the Los Angeles Press Club President’s Award to an Impacto Award from the National Hispanic Media Coalition\, and was recognized by the California Latino Legislative Caucus with a 2008 Spirit Award for his “exceptional vision\, creativity\, and work ethic.” Gustavo is a lifelong resident of Orange County and is the proud son of two Mexican immigrants\, one whom came to this country in the trunk of a Chevy. \n \nDeborah Lee\nSenior Producer\, IW Group \nDeborah Lee is a Senior Producer at the IW Group\, working on brands including McDonald’s and Lexus. Her work focuses on curating impactful experiences through strategic insights in the Asian-American community where culture and innovation intersect. She has a passion for uplifting emerging influencers and exploring non-traditional ways to bring forth memorable events. Deborah stays curious in this space\, eager for the next opportunity to piece together signature brand experiences with unique content creators. \n  \n \nLaura Guerrero\nDirector of Content & Influencer Marketing\, Sensis \nAs the Director of Content & Influencer Marketing at Sensis\, the largest independently minority-owned multicultural agency in the United States\, Laura is responsible for the strategy and execution of influencer campaigns across all clients. In addition\, she oversees social media and digital efforts for all clients. \nPrior to Sensis\, she worked at various national public relations firms\, managing all influencer and celebrity partnerships and national public relations campaigns for hospitality\, consumer lifestyle brands\, and events including Colgate\, Colourpop\, Cameo\, Art of Elysium Gala\, Gold Meets Golden\, Patrick Ta Beauty\, 1 Hotels\, The Sixty Hotels\, and more. She has over 7 years of experience and her expertise lies in targeted celebrity wrangling\, product seeding\, event management\, and brand recognition through focused talent and media outreach. Her current clients include a range of California-based organizations\, including the California Department of Public Health\, Chef Merito Seasonings\, California DMV\, UnidosUS\, California Realtors Association\, and more. \nLaura holds a bachelor’s degree in communication studies and public relations from California State University\, Northridge. \n  \n \nNycole Hampton\nSenior Director\, Social Media\, GoodRX \nNycole is a seasoned marketer with 18+ years of marketing strategy experience\, largely focusing on social media\, influencer and brand marketing.  She is currently the Senior Director\, Social Media at GoodRx where she is the head of Social Media\, Community and Influencer Marketing. Prior to that\, Nycole spent the past few years building global influencer and social practices at agencies. She is a builder\, problem solver and passionate storyteller who thrives on constantly evolving a brand’s story utilizing multi-channel strategies. \nNycole has paired her experience and passion to lead successful campaigns and programs across industries such as healthcare\, tech\, CPG\, retail\, travel + hospitality\, airlines\, wine & spirits\, restaurant/QSR\, pro sports\, and technology. Her work has come to life for clients and strategic partners like Samsung\, American Airlines\, Air New Zealand\, Impossible Foods\, So Delicious\, Barefoot Wines\, Kimpton Hotels\, Bolthouse Farms\, Harry Potter Flagship\, Auntie Anne’s\, Cheesecake Factory\, ALDI\, Rite Aid\, NFL\, Chicago White Sox\, James Beard Foundation\, Lean Cuisine\, Milk PEP\, USA Rugby\, New Zealand All Blacks\, Microsoft and beyond! \n  \n  \nPRSA-LA\, HPRA-LA\, BPRS-LA Members $35\nNon-member $45\nPRSSA Student $15 \nREGISTER HERE. \n  \nWe want to thank our event sponsors:\n \nFenton \nThe Pollack Group \nIW Group\, Inc. \n Chavez PR \nSensis Agency \nThe Wolcott Company \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-2023-state-of-the-state-of-pr/
LOCATION:LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes\, 501 N Main St\,\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA Comms & Cocktails - FREE EVENT
DESCRIPTION:PR CEOs to ACs – Come network with young PR pros and veterans alike! \nPRSA-LA COMMS & COCKTAILS \nTuesday\, March 14 \n6:30 pm – 8:30 pm \nVenue:\nArts District Brewing Company\n828 Traction Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA 90013 \nREGISTER HERE \nAttention PR Pros! \nCome network with young PR pros and veterans alike at the PRSA-LA Comms & Cocktails event on Tuesday\, March 14 in DTLA at 6:30 pm! Join us for our first PRSA-LA Comms & Cocktails\, a free networking event to connect\, network\, and mingle with other PR professionals across industries. The first drink is on us – see you there!  \nThere is No Cost to this event but advance RSVP is required. This event is open to members and non-members.\n \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n  \nThis event is proudly sponsored by:
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-comms-cocktails/
LOCATION:Arts District Brewing Company\, 828 Traction Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA At Breakfast With (ABW)... Arts & Consumer Entertainment Journalists
DESCRIPTION:PRSA-LA’s At Breakfast With (ABW)\nArts & Consumer Entertainment Journalists  \nThursday\, March 23    |    8 am to 9 am \nVia Zoom\n \n$15 for PRSA-LA\, HPRA-LA\, and BPRS-LA members  |  $30 for non-members  |  Free for PRSSA students \n  \nPROUDLY SPONSORED BY \n \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n \n  \nPanelists:  \n \n Tricia Durrant\nSupervising Producer\, ET\, ETonline.com\, \nTricia Durrant has 15 years of experience in talent relations\, booking\, and producing entertainment news. She has worked at E! Entertainment\, ‘Access Hollywood\,’ and currently ‘Entertainment Tonight.’ She is a proud University of Miami Hurricane. \n\nCraig Nakano\nAssistant Managing Editor\, Entertainment & Arts\, Los Angeles Times \nCraig is the assistant managing editor for entertainment at the Los Angeles Times\, running a team that covers movies\, TV\, music. podcasting\, celebrity news\, internet culture\, books\, and fine arts. He previously served as deputy editor for the department\, and prior to that\, as arts editor coordinating critics and reporters covering art\, architecture\, theater\, classical music\, and dance. Since starting at The Times in 2000\, he also has been an editor for the Home and Travel sections. Before Craig moved to L.A.\, he was an editor at the San Francisco Chronicle and the Desert Sun in Palm Springs. He is an alum of Northwestern University. \n \nPaula Ulichney\nPhoto Editor\, The Associated Press \n  \n\nPamela Avila\nEntertainment Editor\, USA Today \nPamela Avila is a journalist\, editor\, and social media strategist based in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. Her reporting focuses on entertainment\, pop culture\, and books with a lens often on the Latinx community and the way those topics intersect with social justice issues. She currently serves as USA TODAY’s Evening Entertainment Editor and Latinx Culture Writer. Previously she worked as a social media manager for Los Angeles Magazine\, and more of her bylines can be found in Business Insider\, Hunker\, E! News\, Shondaland\, and the Los Angeles Review of Books. \n \nModerator\nMaricela Cueva\nPresident\, VPE Communications\,\nPRSA-LA Board Member \n  \n  \nVia Zoom   |    $15 for PRSA-LA\, HPRA-LA\, and BPRS-LA members  |  $30 for non-members  |  Free for PRSSA students \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-at-breakfast-with-abw/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA-LA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA Young Professionals Event: Landing Your First Job - What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Landing Your First Job – What You Need to Know\nWebinar held by the PRSA-LA Young Professionals Committee. \nThursday\, April 13 • 6:00 p.m.\nVia Zoom\nREGISTER HERE\n\nWill you be graduating this year? Looking for an entry-level position in public relations?\n\n\n\nJoin the PRSA-LA Young Professionals virtual event\, “Landing Your First Job: What You Need to Know\,” on Thursday\, April 13\, at 6 p.m. via Zoom.\n\n\n\nModerated by Marisol Barrios Perez of Mission Driven PR and CSUDH Adjunct Lecturer\, the Zoom event will feature YP Panelists Melanie Gazazian of TriplePoint PR and Kayla Holley of Maverick Creative\, who will provide information to help you navigate interviews and enter the PR workforce. Scott Pansky of Allison+Partners will share what their company looks for in prospective candidates.\n\n\nMEET OUR SPEAKER PANEL: \n \nKayla Holley\, Maverick Creative \nKayla Holley is a marketing communications professional armed with over 2 years of agency experience in the travel\, hospitality\, nonprofit\, construction\, and education industries. During college\, she lived\, studied\, and worked in Dublin\, Ireland for 3 months where she secured her first marketing internship and more importantly than that\, gained cultural intelligence. \nShe finished her second internship with a marketing communications agency her junior year and was promoted to a coordinator position shortly thereafter. She took client calls between classes and shifts at her second job for her last year and a half of college. Serving on PRSSA National Committee senior year\, she organized and produced several articles for PR Daily\, wrote blogs and hosted podcasts for various PRSSA platforms\, served on the PRSA Board of Ethics & Professional Standards\, and helped create better autonomy within the PRSSA organization. \nKayla graduated with a B.A. in public relations and a B.S. in business administration from SUNY Oswego in May 2022. Since graduating\, she has progressed in her goal of visiting 30 countries before 30\, spending time in Dublin\, Amsterdam\, Brussels\, Paris\, Nice\, Florence\, Rome & Barcelona. In October she left home and moved across the country to Los Angeles. Kayla is now an assistant account executive at Maverick Creative agency\, supports her mom’s bookkeeping business\, travels often\, and volunteers with PRSA-LA. \n  \n \nMelanie Gazazian\, TriplePoint PR \nMelanie Gazazian has been in the PR industry for the last four years with a focus on technology\, startup culture\, virtual reality\, and video games. After her first internship\, she knew this would be the career for her. \nMelanie graduated from USC with a Master’s in Public Relations and Advertising after graduating with a B.A. in Sociology and English from the University of La Verne. She is currently an Account Coordinator at TriplePoint PR supporting accounts like Blizzard Entertainment\, Paradox Interactive and more. \n  \n \nScott Pansky\, Allison+Partners \nScott is a co-founder of the agency and leads Allison+Partners’ Social Impact group. He developed the agency’s proprietary Corporate Socialanthropy™ process\, which helps corporations identify social impact partners and builds the foundation for long-term campaigns that incorporate employee recruitment and retention programs\, internal and external communications\, and cause-related marketing strategies. READ MORE… \n  \n  \n \nModerated by \nMarisol Barrios Perez\, MSPA\, APR\nFounder\, CEO\, Mission Driven PR\, Inc. \nWith more than 25 years of successful experience in communications\, public relations\, and the nonprofit sector\, Marisol creates impact with GRACE\, a five-step process in public relations to transform an organization’s mission. Through her company Mission Driven PR\, Inc. and Nonprofit PR Academy\, she helps nonprofit communications and development professionals generate impact in public relations that align with their missions. In addition\, she provides event management to her nonprofit clients. READ MORE… \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-young-professionals-event-landing-your-first-job-what-you-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,PRSA-LA Young Professionals,Webinar
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SUMMARY:2023 PRSA Western District Conference
DESCRIPTION:Plan to join the 2023 PRSA Western District Conference in Tuscon from April 26-28!  \nTake advantage of the Early Bird Registration – NOW: https://lnkd.in/eqrK6PxH
URL:https://prsala.org/event/2023-prsa-western-district-conference/
LOCATION:The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:PRSA
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230503T130000
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA IPA Event: Building and Maintaining a Business Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:  \nPRSA-LA’s IPA section presents\n \nBuilding and Maintaining a Business Pipeline \nMay 3 • Noon – 1 pm\nvia Zoom\nRSVP HERE \n  \nOne of the most challenging aspects of having your own business is building and maintaining a viable new business pipeline. Join PRSA-LA’s IPA section for a virtual programming session and hear from PR industry veterans Jonathan Fitzgarrald\, Managing Partner of Equinox Strategy Partners\, Larry Kohn\, President\, Kohn Communications and Claudia Santa Cruz\, President Santa Cruz Communications\, Inc. valuable insights on how to develop a strong business pipeline while keeping your current clients happy. \n  \nTICKET AMOUNT / PRICE \nMember:  / $10 \nNon-Member:  / $20 \nStudent:  / $5 \nOther:  / $20 \n  \nPanelists: \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJonathan Fitzgarrald \nManaging Partner  \n Equinox Strategy Partners \nWhat does it take to transform a nonexistent book of business into a multimillion client pipeline? \nJonathan Fitzgarrald\, Managing Partner of Equinox Strategy Partners\, looks to undervalued professionals\, untapping their potential to grow revenue\, market visibility and their practices. Many of the professionals Jonathan advises report up to 20 percent increases in revenue within the first year. Jonathan’s personalized business strategies lead clients to discover their own business motivations. But what accounts for his motivation? Quite simply\, Jonathan enjoys empowering professionals to succeed. \nJonathan’s proprietary approach adapts a Moneyball strategy by recognizing and coaching traditionally overlooked\, highly skilled professionals in legal\, financial\, accounting and professional services firms. \nHis keynote\, retreat and leadership programs cover such topics as the cross-generational tension\, succession planning from the Next Gen’s perspective\, using culture to manage teams better\, partner compensation and connecting emotionally with clients. \nSpeaking to a range of audiences\, from the Managing Partner Forum to the UCLA Anderson School of Management\, Jonathan is a prolific presenter of business programs and media commentator. He has been quoted by The Wall Street Journal\, Los Angeles Times\, The American Lawyer\, The National Law Journal\, The Recorder\, ABA Journal and has appeared on The CBS Evening News. \nHe believes that leaders are made not born. Competing in equestrian events has been a major influence and resilience builder—Jonathan literally must jump over every obstacle until he is the last one standing. \nSocial Handles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfitzgarrald/ \nTwitter/Instagram @JRFitzgarrald \n  \n  \nClaudia Santa Cruz \nPresident \nSanta Cruz Communications\, Inc. \nClaudia Santa Cruz is the President of Santa Cruz Communications\, Inc.\, a woman-owned\, award-winning Hispanic public relations boutique agency found in 2001. A seasoned Public Relations professional\, with over 25 years of experience\, Santa Cruz currently leads and oversees the agency’s work\, developing strategic campaigns that produce measurable results to a roster of national organizations who seek to reach the coveted U.S. Hispanic market. Some of its current and past clients include No Kid Hungry\, Telemundo\, City of Hope\, Adsmovil\, Billboard\, e-Salon\, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute\, among others. Prior to starting her own business\, Santa Cruz\, who co-authored Hispanic Marketing & Public Relations\, worked for ten years in the corporate world\, specifically at Telemundo network in Miami\, and Telemundo 52 and Univision 34 in Los Angeles.  A recipient of a PRSA PRISM Award and a Latino Marketing Award\, Santa Cruz received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from California State University\, Northridge.  She was born in Peru\, and lived in Bolivia\, the Philippines and Norway prior to moving to the United States. \n  \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/santacruzpr \nLinkedIn: @Santa Cruz Communications \nTwitter: @SantaCruzPR \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLarry Kohn \nPresident \nKohn Communications \nLarry Kohn has been assisting professionals in their business development for over 40 years. He was an early pioneer in the practice of Executive Coaching. His long-term success is due to his ability to help his clients develop comfortable and effective strategies for meeting new contacts and creating motivational content. He has also developed the web app BizDevCoach which is a combination of technology and tutorial to help his clients create and implement their biz dev plan. For more information visit www.kohncommunications.com \nLinked in address: www.linkedin.com/in/LawrenceKohn \n  \n  \nMODERATOR \n \n\n\nStacy Schwartz \nIndependent Public Relations Strategist and Consultant \nStacy Schwartz is a seasoned and award-winning public relations professional with nearly twenty years of experience across multiple industries and media verticals. She works successfully with public and private companies and brands to provide high-level strategy and implement media campaigns\, including corporate communications\, media relations\, product launches\, crisis communications\, social media programs and special events. Her client experience is broad yet focused\, including both B2B and B2C expertise\, with a focus on professional services. \nA veteran in the industry\, Stacy prides herself on her keen ability to know what will resonate with media\, influencers\, and key audiences\, and provides high-level guidance to her professional service clients in the banking and finance and legal industries to achieve their goals through both creative and tried and true media strategies. She works regularly with clients who need help creating favorable brand awareness and corporate positioning for clients in the banking and finance and legal industry\, helping to position top executives as thought leaders in their specialty areas and raise awareness for the company’s profiles. Her work with these clients focuses on media relations in multiple media markets throughout California and nationwide\, where she garners significant media coverage on a regular basis and liaises with national teams to drive the overall PR strategy and campaign direction. \nStacy earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of California\, Davis. In her spare time\, she enjoys spending time with her family outdoors hiking and at the beach. She currently sits on the board of PRSA-LA and leads the Independent Practitioners Alliance group. \nLinkedin: @Stacy Wonacott \nLinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2081289/ \n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-ipa-event-building-and-maintaining-a-business-pipeline/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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SUMMARY:Road to PRisms: Creating Award-Winning Entries
DESCRIPTION:The Road to PRisms: Creating Award-Winning Entries\nFeaturing Runyon Saltzman\, Two-Time Best In Show Winner \n \nThursday\, May 4\, 2023 \nNoon – 1 PM \nVia ZOOM \nREGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT HERE \n  \nFor two years in a row\, RSE’s strategic communications work for the Governor’s Office of the State of California’s COVID-19 communications earned them PRSA-LA’s PRism Award for Best In Show\, meaning their entry scored the highest of all submissions entered for the annual awards. \nHear from the team behind this award-winning work and how they won big\, not only with getting Californians vaccinated against COVID-19\, but with multiple PRism Award wins! \nREGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/road-to-prisms-creating-award-winning-entries/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20230419T011018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T184415Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Mixer
DESCRIPTION:AAPI Heritage Month Networking Mixer hosted by PRSA-LA and AAJA-LA\nThursday • May 11th\, 2023\n6.00 pm to 8.00 pm\nSake Dojo\, 333 1st Street\, Los Angeles\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\nPR Pros and Journalists – Cocktails and Chatting It Up for AAPI Month\nCome celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with both PRSA-LA and AAJA-LA on Thursday\, May 11th at 6:00 pm PDT at Sake Dojo\, located in the heart of Little Tokyo. Attendees will have the opportunity to make new connections and to hear others share their AAPI background and story and the important issues facing the AAPI community. The first drink is on us as well as complimentary appetizers – see you there!\n\nEvent is open to members and non-members.\nTo get your free drink ticket\, you must be on the RSVP list.\nMembers (PRSA-LA\, AAJA-LA): $15\nNon Members: $25\n\n\nThank You to Our Sponsors:\n\n  \n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month-mixer/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230517T094500
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20230510T210939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T211059Z
UID:23032-1684314000-1684316700@prsala.org
SUMMARY:PRSA - APR: Nuts and Bolts – APR Panel Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about the Panel Presentation Process? Join us for the next APR Nuts & Bolts Series event as Becky Best\, APR outlines the protocol and what to expect when a candidate presents to a panel of APRs. \nHave you ever thought about earning Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)? Do you have questions about the APR process? If so\, PRSA has the perfect forum for you. \nJoin us online for the next events to learn all about the APR process and have your questions answered: \nWebinar Schedule\nAPR: Nuts and Bolts – APR Panel Presentation\nWednesday\, May 17 at Noon-12:45 p.m. ET \nAPR: Nuts and Bolts – APR Examination\nWednesday\, June 21 at Noon-12:45 p.m. ET \nRegister >> http://bit.ly/3Zxzh0j
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-apr-nuts-and-bolts-apr-panel-presentation/
CATEGORIES:PRSA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20230515T185204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T191142Z
UID:23041-1686852000-1686859200@prsala.org
SUMMARY:PRSA-LA & Weber Shandwick Comms & Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:PRSA-LA & Weber Shandwick Comms & Cocktails\nThursday\, June 15\, 2023\n6:00 – 8:00 PM\nWeber Shandwick Los Angeles\n1840 Century Park East (Rooftop)\, Los Angeles\, CA 90067\nPark in the 1840 garage\, levels A1-7. Please pull a ticket and we will provide validation. No cost but advance RSVP is required. This event is open to members and non-members. \n  \nPRSA-LA and Weber Shandwick Los Angeles present Comms and Cocktails – Thursday\, June 15\, 2023 at Weber Shandwick Los Angeles’ rooftop. Mix and mingle with young PR pros and veterans alike! \nAttendance is free but you must be on the RSVP list. There will be light appetizers and beverages available. The event is open to members and non-members. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-weber-shandwick-comms-cocktails/
LOCATION:Weber Shandwick Los Angeles\, 1840 Century Park East (Rooftop)\, Los Angeles\, CA 90067\, 90067\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T094500
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20230510T211403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T211458Z
UID:23037-1687338000-1687340700@prsala.org
SUMMARY:PRSA - APR: Nuts and Bolts - APR Examination
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about the Panel Presentation Process? Join us for the next APR Nuts & Bolts Series event as Becky Best\, APR outlines the protocol and what to expect when a candidate presents to a panel of APRs. \nHave you ever thought about earning Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)? Do you have questions about the APR process? If so\, PRSA has the perfect forum for you. \nJoin us online for the next event to learn all about the APR process and have your questions answered: \nWebinar Schedule\nAPR: Nuts and Bolts – APR Examination\nWednesday\, June 21 at Noon-12:45 p.m. ET \nRegister >> http://bit.ly/3Zxzh0j
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-apr-nuts-and-bolts-apr-examination/
CATEGORIES:PRSA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20230622T222356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T222356Z
UID:23140-1687420800-1687453200@prsala.org
SUMMARY:Comms & Cocktails with HPRA-LA & NAHJ-LA
DESCRIPTION:Comms & Cocktails with HPRA-LA & NAHJ-LA \nThu.\, Sep. 21 \nMore info tba.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/comms-cocktails-with-hpra-la-nahj-la/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20230622T222513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T222513Z
UID:23144-1687420800-1687453200@prsala.org
SUMMARY:PRSA-LA Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:PRSA-LA Holiday Party \nThu.\, Dec. 7 \nMore information tba.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-holiday-party-2/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20230622T221316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T220541Z
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SUMMARY:State of PR Technology 2023 Presented by Prowly
DESCRIPTION:The State of PR Technology 2023″ Webinar \nPresented by Prowly \n \nWednesday\, July 19th at Noon PT \nvia Zoom\n \nPRSA-LA Members: FREE; Non-PRSA-LA Members: $25 each \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nJoin us for an engaging online conversation on July 19th at noon PDT as Prowly and PRSA-LA present “The State of PR Technology 2023” webinar. This event will provide valuable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of PR technology and its future implications. Here’s what you can expect from “The State of PR Technology 2023” webinar: \n\nExplore the latest industry trends and best practices in PR measurement and reporting\, empowering you with the knowledge to stay ahead.\nLearn how to make informed decisions when investing in PR tools and software\, even when facing tight budgets.\nDiscover how PR tools can help streamline tasks and boost productivity\, optimizing your time and resources.\nGain valuable insights into the integration of AI in PR and learn how to leverage it effectively in your work.\n\n💡 Meet our esteemed speakers: \n🌟 Aleksandra Kubicka – PR evangelist at Prowly. With 14 years of experience in the PR and B2B communication industry\, Aleksandra has worked with diverse organizations\, including tech PR agencies and multinational startup teams. \n🌟 Tonya McKenzie – Founder and CEO of Sand&Shores. Tonya is a highly regarded leadership and communications consultant specializing in helping businesses and entrepreneurs tell their stories\, elevate their message\, and build a strong reputation in the media and their communities. \n🌟 John McCartney\, APR – Founder and Principal of Jmac PR\, PRSA-LA Board Member and Chapter Treasurer. With over two decades of experience in PR and marketing\, John has led successful campaigns for technology\, advertising\, consumer\, entertainment\, and media brands. \nTake advantage of this unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the state of PR technology and its future implications. Register today to secure your spot for “The State of PR Technology 2023” webinar\, and join us on July 19th at noon PDT for an enriching online discussion! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/state-of-pr-technology-2023-presented-by-prowly/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230804T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230804T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20230310T202722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T212055Z
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA 2023 Sunrise Honors
DESCRIPTION:PRSA-LA’s 5TH ANNUAL SUNRISE HONORS\nA Celebration of Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion\nSunrise Honors is part of PRSA-LA’s mission to foster and support those who promote diversity and inclusion. The honorees are trailblazers! \nFriday\, August 4\, 2023\, 8.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.\nLA Plaza de Cultura y Artes\, 501 N Main St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012 \nREGISTER HERE \nThe Sunrise Honors Celebration is part of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA-LA) mission to foster and support those who promote diversity and inclusion. The honorees are trailblazers on the front lines in and out of the boardroom. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated significant leadership and influence to advance diversity and inclusivity within their organization or industry. \nJoin us on Friday\, August 4\, at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. for PRSA-LA’s 5th Annual Sunrise Honors: A Celebration of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion. \nThe prestigious PRSA-LA Sunrise Honors recognizes leaders who have gone above and beyond to open doors and make lasting changes in the PR industry. \nHere are this year’s honorees! \n        \nINDIVIDUAL TICKETS\nMembers: $50 (includes PRSA-LA\, BPRS-LA\, HPRA-LA\, VOICES)\nNon-members: $70\nStudents: $12 \nREGISTER HERE \nParking – There is $20 parking off Arcadia Street behind the La Plaza de Cultura y Artes building. Additional parking is also available at Olvera Street. \nRefund Policy – Refunds up to 1 day before the event. Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable. \nBe an event sponsor and show your support for our event and the PR community. CLICK HERE for more information on sponsorship. \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-2023-sunrise-honors/
LOCATION:LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes\, 501 N Main St\,\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T191000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20230630T181240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T214236Z
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA at Dodgers Night: Hit a Home Run for PRSA-LA Scholarship Program
DESCRIPTION:Join PRSA-LA at Dodgers Night: Hit a Home Run for PRSA-LA Scholarship Program! \n Thursday\, August 17th at 7:10 pm PT \nRSVP HERE: https://bit.ly/43lrGD1 \n  \nPROUDLY SPONSORED BY: \n \n  \nPRSA-LA is thrilled to announce our highly anticipated Dodgers Night on Thursday\, August 17th\, at 7:10 pm PT! This exciting event aims to raise funds for the PRSA-LA Scholarship Program\, supporting outstanding college students pursuing Public Relations or Communications degrees.\n\nAfter a four-year hiatus\, the PRSA-LA Dodgers Night is back and better than ever. We have secured 40 tickets for this exclusive event\, so grab yours before they’re gone!\n\nBy participating in this event\, you get to enjoy an exhilarating Dodgers game and contribute to the future of PR by supporting deserving students through the PRSA-LA Scholarship Program. These scholarships help recognize and assist exceptional undergraduate and graduate students in pursuing a career in Public Relations or Communications.\n\nStudent scholarship winners will be announced in the summer and awarded their scholarships for the fall semester. They will also receive one year of FREE access to all PRSA-LA webinars and events\, providing valuable networking opportunities and the chance to learn from seasoned PR professionals.\n\nTicket Pricing:\n\nPRSA-LA Members: $35 each\nNon-Members: $50 each\n\n\nFor more information about the PRSA-LA Scholarship Program and its impact\, please visit the Scholarship home page here.\n\nJoin PRSA-LA at Dodgers Night and help us hit a home run for the PRSA-LA Scholarship Program! Your support makes a difference. We’ll follow up with the attendees on where we’ll meet at the game for some fun networking.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!\n  \nRSVP HERE: https://bit.ly/43lrGD1 \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-at-dodgers-night-hit-a-home-run-for-prsa-la-scholarship-program/
LOCATION:Dodger Stadium\, 1000 Vin Scully Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20230530T232903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T202908Z
UID:23074-1692864000-1692867600@prsala.org
SUMMARY:At Breakfast With (ABW) Health Journalists
DESCRIPTION:AT BREAKFAST WITH (ABW) HEALTH JOURNALISTS \nVia Zoom \n8 am\, Thursday\, August 24 \n$15 for PRSA-LA\, HPRA-LA\, and BPRS-LA members  |  $30 for non-members  |  $5 PRSSA students \nSponsored by: \n   \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n \n  \nSpeakers: \nKathleen Doheny  \n \nKathleen Doheny is a Los Angeles-based independent journalist\, specializing in health\, behavior\, fitness\, and lifestyle stories. She reports for WebMD\, Medscape\, MD Edge\, Psycom.net\,  Practical Pain Management\, Senior Planet/affiliated with AARP\, NextAvenue.org and other sites. She is a mom\, mother-in-law and proud and happy Mimi who likes to hike\, jog and shop. Current fitness motivation: keeping up with 2 energetic grandchildren. \n  \nDenise Dador \n \nDenise Dador is the Eyewitness News Health Specialist whose “Circle of Health” reports can be seen on ABC7 Eyewitness News at 3 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. \nSince joining ABC7 in 1998\, Denise’s mission has been to help Southern Californians improve their lives with timely medical information and advice. Through her reports\, L.A’s top medical experts become accessible and relatable. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic\, her stories played a pivotal role in helping Angelenos navigate their changing world. Besides volunteering to help groups that fund medical research and patient care\, Denise also represents KABC in her work with various Asian Pacific Islander and Filipino- American community organizations. \nDenise grew up in San Francisco. She attended Long Island University in Brooklyn and graduated from Mills College with a degree in communication.  At WXYZ-TV in Detroit\, she anchored the weekend news and hosted a weekly talk show. At KMPH in Fresno\, she was the main anchor of their 10pm news. \nDenise has received numerous journalism and community service awards including national recognition for her work with Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches. She received Emmy awards for News Feature Reporting and Outstanding Children’s Programming. \nOutside of work\, Denise is a wife and mother of a teen-aged son and daughter who both have big dreams. While she would like to say she is an avid runner or skier\, streaming historical documentaries and period dramas has become her latest obsession. \n  \nRobert Garrova \n \nRobert covers mental health at a time when L.A. — and the nation — is failing people who live with a serious mental illness. The L.A. County jail system is the de-facto mental health institution for our region\, and people who want help with their mental health often can’t get it\, even if they can afford it. He’ll work to help Angelenos understand how we got here and what reforms aim to change things. He’ll do this through the stories of people struggling with their own mental health and those trying to get care for a loved one. \nHis reporting has taken him to the edge of wildfires in California\, the White Mountains of New Hampshire\, steps away from a robot that’s now exploring Mars\, and into the homes of countless Angelenos. \nRobert has had many jobs in radio. He used to help produce and direct the flagship show for Marketplace\, a daily business and economic news show. He also spent a couple of years in the Northeast working as a reporter. He found his love of audio journalism while interning on LAist’s (formerly KPCC’s) Off-Ramp in 2013. \nHe was born and raised in SoCal. He is most proud when his journalism can help raise the voices of people struggling in this beautiful region stricken by inequality. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/23074/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA-LA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20230622T222200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T195513Z
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SUMMARY:Green PR
DESCRIPTION:Green PR\nThursday\, September 14 \n\n8am – 1pm PDT\n\nHosted by\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n  \nWho should attend: This session is designed for any and all communications professionals – from public relations\, investor relations\, and marketing — at all levels\, including executives. \nA half-day seminar of speakers and panels describing the latest thinking\, strategies\, and issues facing companies and organizations in communicating their sustainability efforts\, compliance with a growing number of regulations\, responding to consumer demands for more sustainability products or operations\, how to answer accusations of “greenwashing” or respond to allegations of “woke capitalism” and more. \nOur opening session is with David Fenton\, founder of Fenton Communications\, one of PR Week’s 100 most influential PR people\, and considered a pioneer in social-cause public relations. Attendees will get a copy of his recent book – “The Activist’s Media Handbook.” Our luncheon speaker is Magali (Maggie) Delmas\, Professor of Management at the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability\, UCLA Anderson School of Management\, a foremost expert on corporate sustainability reporting. Maggie and her colleagues have recently released a “Transparency Index” into corporate sustainability. \nOther speakers during our morning panels include Eliza Ruggiero\, SVP of Abernathy H-Advisors; Erik Olvera\, Chief Campaigns Officer at Fenton Communications;  Erin Curtis\, Vice President at Fiona Hutton & Associates and former Deputy Secretary\, Communications & External Affairs at CalEPA; and Aurora Winslade\, Edison International’s Director of Sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\nPricing: \nEarly bird rate (Sales end on Sep 6\, 2023): PRSALA members $200. Nonmembers $275 \nRegular rate: PRSALA members $275. Nonmembers $345. PRSSA Students $25 \nLunch session only: PRSALA members $50. Nonmembers $65. PRSSA Students $15. \nREGISTER HERE \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers are: \n David Fenton\, named “one of the 100 most influential P.R. people” by PR Week and “the Robin Hood of public relations” by The National Journal\, founded Fenton in 1982 to create communications campaigns for the environment\, public health and human rights. For more than five decades he has pioneered the use of PR\, social media and advertising techniques for social change. Fenton started his career as a photojournalist in the late 1960s – his book Shots: An American Photographer’s Journal was published in 2005. He was formerly director of public relations at Rolling Stone magazine and co-producer of the No-Nukes concerts in 1979 at Madison Square Garden with Bruce Springsteen\, Bonnie Raitt\, James Taylor\, Jackson Browne\, and other artists. He has also helped create JStreet\, Climate Nexus\, the Death Penalty Information Center\, and Families for a Future. He sold Fenton a few years ago to work on climate change full time. (https://davidfentonactivist.com/) \nMagali Delmas is a Professor of Management at the UCLA Institute of the Environment and the Anderson School of Management. She is the director of the UCLA Center for Corporate Environmental Performance and the Center for Impact@Anderson. She was the President of the Alliance for Research in Corporate Sustainability (ARCS) from 2014 to 2017\, an organization that serves as a vehicle for advancing rigorous academic research on corporate sustainability issues. Her research interests are primarily in the areas of Business strategy and Corporate Sustainability. Magali Delmas has written more than 90 articles\, book chapters and case studies on business and the natural environment. She is the recipient of the Academy of Management/Organization and the Natural Environment Distinguished Scholar Award. She works on developing effective information strategies to promote conservation behavior and the development of green markets. Here is a short video of her recent work on green consumers\, and a link to her recent book: The Green Bundle: Pairing the Market with the Planet published at Stanford Press. (https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/person/magali-delmas/) \nEliza Ruggiero provides ongoing strategic communications and investor relations counsel to clients during special situations\, including mergers and acquisitions\, business transformations\, shareholder activism defense and proxy contests. Eliza brings an analytical approach to her work\, helping clients across a range of industries assess and develop stakeholder communications programs that effectively build and protect value.\nIn addition to her special situations work\, Eliza is passionate about advising clients on the implementation of Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) communications and disclosure programs. Eliza brings extensive experience advising clients on the development of ESG reports\, assessing ESG ratings and rankings\, helping clients enhance ESG disclosure\, implementing reporting frameworks and supporting constructive engagement with shareholders on ESG issues and proposals. (https://abernathy.h-advisors.global/portrait/eliza-ruggiero/) \nErik Olvera is an accomplished communications strategist with more than 20 years of experience working with several of the nation’s leading environmental\, LGBTQ\, racial justice and voting rights organizations. He currently serves as Fenton’s Chief of Issue Advocacy\, providing organizations focused on advocacy\, politics and social justice with communications strategy and support to achieve their goals through campaigns that increase awareness\, shape public discourse and build loyalty with new audiences. Prior to joining Fenton\, he served as the Chief Communications Officer at the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)\, where he oversaw all aspects of the racial justice organization’s legal and public policy communications. While there\, he provided strategic guidance as the organization looked toward its future and led several projects to deepen the legacy organization’s work with the communities that it serves. Before SPLC\, he was the head of communications for environmentalist Tom Steyer’s GOTV and political organizations\, where he helped develop the Need to Impeach movement. He previously served as the Senior Director of Communications for Earthjustice\, where he was responsible for shaping discourse for the organization’s legal and public policy work. The Regis University alumnus also spent several years leading communications for the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)\, where he worked on a wide range of LGBTQ legislation and legal cases. Some of his work at NCLR includes designing the Born Perfect public education campaign to end conversion therapy on minors nationwide and developing the communications plan that helped lead to the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court marriage equality victory. (https://fenton.com/expert/erik-olvera/) \nErin Curtis\, Vice President\, Fiona Hutton & Associates\nIssue Areas: Water and Natural Resources\, Climate\, Air Quality\, Renewable Energy\, Environmental Regulations\, Public Lands\, Higher Education\, Federal\, State & Local Government\nExpertise: Strategic Media Engagement\, Reputation Management\, Message Development\, Crisis Communications\, Policy Development & Advocacy\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Issue Campaigns\, Event Planning\nRecognition: Associated Press – local journalism awards; National Council for Marketing & Public Relations District Communicator of the Year\nAffiliations: California Public Information Officials; PRSA California Capital Chapter; Phi Delta Kappa; California Community Colleges Public Relations Association (former); Association of California Community College Administrators (former); National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (former); National Institute for Leadership Development (Leaders 2004)\n(https://fionahuttonassoc.com/team/) \nAurora Winslade serves as Edison International’s director of Sustainability where she is responsible for the company’s sustainability strategy\, goals and programs\, publication of the annual sustainability report\, sustainability disclosures\, and serving as a key sustainability spokesperson for one of the nation’s largest all electric utilities that is helping lead the transformation of the electric industry towards a clean energy future. She previously was the director of the Office of Sustainability at Stanford University\, where she led the effort to advance operational sustainability across the university\, realize the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 and zero waste by 2030\, and launched the Living Lab Fellowship Program for Sustainability in collaboration with Doerr School of Sustainability. Prior to Stanford\, Aurora was the director of Sustainability at Swarthmore College\, where she built and led the Office of Sustainability and launched new programs such as “To Zero by Thirty-Five: Swarthmore’s Carbon-Free Future Plan to Eliminate Swarthmore’s Carbon Emissions by 2035”; the college’s zero waste program; the award-winning Carbon Charge program; and the President’s Sustainability Research Fellowship program. Previously\, she has built\, led\, and redesigned sustainability and energy programs for the University of Hawaii System\, Hawaii Energy\, and the University of California Santa Cruz. She also co-founded and teaches in an international certificate program in “Social Entrepreneurship and Leading Change” with the Bard College Sustainable MBA program\, where she has been an instructor in the #1-Ranked Green MBA program in the U.S. (according to Princeton Review) since 2017. Aurora holds an MBA from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts\, Agriculture\, Ecology & Political Economy from the University of California\, Santa Cruz. \n Dr. Howard Botts is CoreLogic’s Chief Scientist and Executive leader of the Science and Analytics team. Dr. Botts leads climate change and natural hazard science\, data science\, and geo-spatial professionals who generate and maintain solutions for the insurance\, real estate\, capital markets\, mortgage\, banking\, and energy industries. With more than 30 years of experience in geo-spatial modeling\, Dr. Botts is a recognized expert in developing natural hazard risk solutions and his work has been published extensively. He frequently presents to business and professional organizations on a variety of topics\, climate change impacts on the real estate ecosystem\, natural hazard risk\, and weather forensics. Dr. Botts earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts degree in geography from California State University at Northridge and received a Ph.D. in geography from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. \n\nREGISTER HERE \n\n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/green-pr-summit-rand-institute/
LOCATION:RAND Corporation\, 1776 Main Street\, Santa Monica\, 90401\, United States
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,PRSA-LA Young Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20230622T215341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T203025Z
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SUMMARY:Quality Time with PR Minds
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 7\n8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\n(light breakfast will be served)\nLocation:\nAllison\n3105 S. La Cienega Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90016 \n  \nREGISTER HERE \nQuality Time with PR Minds is Back In Person! \nQuality Time with PR Minds is a one-day community service opportunity for PR professionals\, presented in partnership with the Center for Nonprofit Management. \nNow celebrating its 19th anniversary\, this annual event brings together professional volunteers and local nonprofits for one-on-one counseling. \nQuality Time with PR Minds is a great opportunity to give back to the organizations that make Los Angeles a great place to live and work and is a unique way to collaborate and share knowledge with other PRSA-LA members. Gain insight as you team up with other PR professionals and nonprofits for productive brainstorming sessions. \nAll PR\, communications\, and marketing professionals with at least two years of experience are welcome to volunteer. No experience working with nonprofits? No problem! You’ll be teamed up with other professionals to help come up with great ideas. \nUse your creative thinking\, and problem-solving skills to help local nonprofits with their communication challenges! \nEvent is free but you will need to RSVP.  \nThank you to our event sponsors: \nAllison \n \n  \nDoGoodery \n  \nCause Communications \n \n  \nMission Driven PR
URL:https://prsala.org/event/quality-time-with-pr-minds-6/
LOCATION:Allison\, 3105 S. La Cienega Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016\, United States
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
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SUMMARY:New to Freelance PR Work?
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nPRSA-LA Independent Practitioners Alliance (IPA) in-person programming alert!   \nIf you are new to independent contracting\, or thinking about going out on your own\, join us on Thursday\, October 12 from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. to connect with tenured independent PR professionals for insights\, advice and have your questions answered. Joseph Marchelewski\, President and Owner at AIJ Communications and PRSA-LA Past President; Erik Deutsch\, Principal ExcelPR Group\, also PRSA-LA Past President; and Stacy Wonacott\, PRSA-LA Independent Practitioners Alliance Committee Head and Principal Stacy Schwartz PR\, among others\, will offer key takeaways for your business in a casual one-on-one setting. \n  \nEvent Details:  \nDate: Thursday\, October 12 \nTime: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. \nLocation: The Wonderful Company\, 11444 W. Olympic Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA 90064 \nParking lot entrance on Butler Ave. \nCost: $20 for members/$25 for non-members \n*Parking is free* \nCoffee and light refreshments will be served \nRSVP HERE \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/new-to-freelance-pr-work/
LOCATION:The Wonderful Company\, 11444 W. Olympic Blvd.\,\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90064\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231018
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20221205T195506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T195506Z
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SUMMARY:2023 PRSA ICON
DESCRIPTION:Plan Now and Save Money on ICON 2023 in Music City\nICON 2023 will bring its special blend of incomparable networking and professional development opportunities for public relations and communications professionals to Nashville\, Tennessee\, Oct. 15-17 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. Join your fellow attendees from all over the map to share insights and explore new ideas. \nA special Early Bird Discount is in place only until Dec. 31\, 2022\, for ICON 2023.\nTake advantage of this cost-effective\, limited-time offer. It’s the lowest rate that will ever be offered for ICON 2023! Register Now! \nREGISTER HERE: \nhttps://www.prsa.org/conferences-and-awards/icon-2023
URL:https://prsala.org/event/2023-prsa-icon/
LOCATION:Nashville\, Tennessee\, United States
CATEGORIES:PRSA
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20230310T202914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T004727Z
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA 59th PRism Awards
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY\, OCTOBER 26\, 2023 \n6:00 – 9:00 PM\nAT THE\nLos Angeles River Center & Gardens\n570 W Ave 26\, Los Angeles\, CA 90065\nPRSA-LA’s 59th 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 in person on October 26\, 2023\, at the Los Angeles River Center & Gardens. Join this prestigious event with your peers and colleagues! \nREGISTER NOW\nDOWNLOAD SPONSORSHIP FORM HERE. \n  \nWe are proud to announce the 38 finalists of this year’s PRSA-LA PRism Awards\, our Communications Team of the Year\, Mattel\, Inc.\, Barbie and Dolls Division\, and our Lifetime Achievement Award recipient\, Leo Pearlstein. \nLet’s honor these honorees and the best in strategic public relations and tactical execution by PR professionals throughout greater Los Angeles! With the theme of Rise Together\, the ceremony will celebrate the progress and diversity in the Los Angeles PR industry\, and confer more than 75 strategic campaign and tactics awards across a variety of categories\, in addition to special awards for Best in Show and the President’s Award. \n \n \nREGISTER NOW\n  \n \nTHANK YOU TO OUR CHAPTER SPONSORS!\n  \nCHAPTER PLATINUM SPONSOR \n  \nCHAPTER GOLD SPONSOR \n  \nCHAPTER SILVER SPONSOR \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-59th-prism-awards/
LOCATION:Los Angeles River Center & Gardens\, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority\, 570 West Avenue 26\, #100\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90065\, United States
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20231011T223454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T230233Z
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA's Young Professionals Office Hour
DESCRIPTION:PRSA-LA YP Office Hour\nWednesday\, November 8\n4 pm. – 5 p.m.\nZOOM Meeting ID: bit.ly/YPOFFICEHOUR \n  \nJoin us for PRSA-LA’s Young Professionals Office Hour\, an opportunity for young professionals or any individual who is starting a career in public relations to ask questions about the industry\, meet others\, or learn about resources. The Office Hour is much like seeing a professor at a specific time available to students\, and now it’s available for young professionals. \nIf you have team members or friends who could benefit from dropping by during the Office Hour\, pass along the information. \nZOOM Meeting ID: bit.ly/YPOFFICEHOUR \nThis is a free virtual event perfect for anyone starting their career in the PR field. \n  \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-las-young-professionals-office-hour/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20231116T232250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T233032Z
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SUMMARY:End-of-Year Reporting for PR\, Comms and Marketing
DESCRIPTION:As the year wraps up\, thorough end-of-year reporting becomes a crucial compass\, transforming key achievements\, insights\, and challenges into actionable strategies for future success. \nJoin Meltwater and PRSA LA for an exclusive lunch & learn uniting PR\, communications\, and marketing professionals for collaborative discussions on: \n• Identifying the most valuable metrics and KPIs for end-of-year reports.\n• Strategically adapting your reporting strategies for 2024\, considering the evolving landscape.\n• Grasping the pivotal role of data in informing decisions and measuring output. \nPRSA-LA Member: Price: $15.00\nNon-member: Price: $25.00 \n  \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/end-of-year-reporting-for-pr-comms-and-marketing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20230725T013823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T222419Z
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA Holiday Cheers & Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:HOLIDAY CHEERS & COCKTAILS\n \nJINGLE\, JINGLE — IT’S TIME TO MIX & MINGLE! \nDate: December 14 \nTime: 6 – 8 PM \nVenue: Weber Shandwick Los Angeles \n1840 Century Park East\, Los Angeles\, CA 90067 (Rooftop) \n  \nPresented by PRSA-LA and Weber Shandwick Los Angeles. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nJoin us as we toast to the PR industry! \nMeet the new 2024 PRSA-LA Board of Directors \nBring an unwrapped toy and enter a raffle to win wine baskets\, gift cards\, beauty products\, and more! The toys are being donated to foster youth in Los Angeles through Five Acres. \n  \n*Hosted beer\, wine\, and light appetizers. \nTickets for PRSA-LA Members $20; Non-Members $35; includes entry in the Holiday Raffle. \n*First 50 people get a FREE parking voucher \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-holiday-party-3/
LOCATION:Weber Shandwick Los Angeles\, 1840 Century Park East (Rooftop)\, Los Angeles\, CA 90067\, 90067\, United States
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240114
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20231222T015343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T015343Z
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA Board Retreat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-board-retreat/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA-LA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095152
CREATED:20231222T015737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T221608Z
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA 2024 The State of PR
DESCRIPTION:PRSA-LA 2024 The State of PR \n“Embracing A New Frontier: AI’s Impact on PR” \nThursday\, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. \nIndie Desk\n333 S Grand Ave Suite 3310\, Los Angeles\, CA 90071\nIn the Wells Fargo North Tower\n \n  \nThis event is currently sold out! \nParking Information: \nMust enter the Parking Structure at 330 South Hope Street (street level). Parking Validation is available for $10 after 5:01 pm\nThere are also plenty of streets and parking lots surrounding the venue.\nCash lots are available on 2nd/Grand and 1st/Olive that are within walking distance. Meters in front of the Wells Fargo building on Grand Ave. and at the rear on Hope Street side are free after 6 pm. \nCheck-In Information:\nCheck-in will be in the lobby. The venue is in the Wells Fargo North Tower building. \nEvent Details: \nEveryone is talking about artificial intelligence at conferences\, over the kitchen table\, and at work. Come and hear how PR leaders are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence tools and dealing with the ethical dilemmas AI presents to the PR industry. \n  \nOur panel of PR luminaries includes: \nModerator: Fred Cook\, Director of the Annenberg Center of Public Relations\, University of Southern California \nPanelists: \nEmily Scherberth\, Managing Director\, APCO Worldwide West; North America Tech Practice Lead \nMelanie Gazazian\, TriplePoint PR \nDainius Krasauskas\, Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Student\, University of Southern California\, USC Annenberg \nPatrick Buchanan\, Vice President of Brand Marketing\, Lulus \n  \nAgenda: \nThursday\, February 15\, 2024 \n6 p.m. Networking Reception \n7 p.m. Program \nLet’s navigate the AI PR landscape together! \nSpeakers’ Bios: \nFred Cook\nChair Emeritus\, Golin\nDirector\, USC Center for Public Relations \n  \nFred Cook has worked at Golin for over 35 years and credits the company’s culture for his long tenure with the firm. \nDuring his time with the agency\, Cook has had the privilege to work with a variety of high-profile CEOs\, including Herb Kelleher\, Jeff Bezos\, and Steve Jobs. He has also managed a wide scope of crises for his clients\, including airline crashes\, product recalls\, and sexual harassment.  He is also partially responsible for unleashing several cultural phenomena\, like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles\, Pokémon\, and the seedless watermelon. \nFred is proud of the firm’s accomplishments\, but he is even more excited about the future. The world is experiencing profound changes in demographics\, globalization\, multiculturalism\, and technology which are impacting the way people communicate with each other. To stay ahead of these changes\, Golin adopted a proprietary business model called g4\, to deliver deeper insights\, bigger ideas\, and broader engagement to their clients. Since then\, Golin has been named ‘Agency of the Year’ more than a dozen times. \nIn 2014\, Cook published “Improvise – Unconventional Career Advice from an Unlikely CEO\,” which shares the wisdom he gained as a cabin boy on a Norwegian tanker\, a doorman at a 5-star hotel\, and a chauffeur for drunks. In 2015\, after speaking on college campuses around the world\, Fred accepted an additional position with the University of Southern California as the Director of the USC Center for Public Relations at the Annenberg School whose mission is to shape the future of public relations and those who will lead it – through research\, education and thought leadership. \nFred is frequently invited to speak at major industry conferences\, most recently the AMEC Summit\, ICCO Global Summit\, and PRCA Americas Conference. Recognized throughout the industry for his leadership\, Fred has received numerous awards for his contributions to public relations including the Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Holmes Report\, PR Week\, and PRSA. In 2021\, Fred was inducted into the PRWeek Hall of Fame. \nFred and his wife Cheryl have two children and live in Los Angeles. \n  \nEmily Scherberth\nManaging Director\,\nAPCO Worldwide West\, North America Tech Practice Lead \n  \nEmily Scherberth is the managing director of APCO Worldwide’s West region and serves as North America Tech practice lead. She is based in Southern California. Ms. Scherberth is a seasoned corporate communications executive with more than two decades of experience as a storyteller\, qualitative researcher\, and business strategist. She has guided several Fortune 500 companies as well as early-stage tech and healthcare startups over the course of her career\, serving as a trusted counselor to venture capital firms\, serial entrepreneurs\, and other C-suite executives. \nPrior to joining APCO\, Ms. Scherberth was the founder and CEO of Symphony PR & Marketing\, Inc.\, a consultancy that worked with disruptive technology\, digital health\, and healthcare delivery companies. At Symphony\, she advised CEOs\, created thought leadership platforms\, and developed go-to-market strategies for more than two dozen startups including Justin.tv (Twitch)\, ZipRecruiter\, Media Temple\, and Crossover Health\, and led corporate communications for iconic companies like Mayo Clinic. She also served as an interim head of communications and marketing for several companies in transition and helped executive teams transform their organizations into high-performing cultures. Prior to Symphony\, Ms. Scherberth led the consumer technology practice at Allison+Partners\, Los Angeles\, expanding its portfolio of business to include YouTube and raising the company’s visibility during the rise of Silicon Beach. Earlier in her career\, she led award-winning teams at agencies like Fleishman-Hillard and MSLGroup on high-profile consumer brands such as Yahoo!\, Nestlé\, Nike\, and General Motors. \nMs. Scherberth holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Loyola Marymount University and a Master of Arts in Communication Studies from California State University\, Northridge. She is also an experienced speaker and moderator and has served as an adjunct professor of communications for more than 14 years at various universities across Southern California including Loyola Marymount University\, California State University\, Fullerton\, and California State University\, Dominguez Hills. \n  \n \nMelanie Gazazian \nTriplePoint PR\nPRSA-LA Young Professionals Lead \nMelanie Gazazian has been in the PR industry for the last four years with a focus on technology\, startup culture\, virtual reality\, and video games. After her first internship\, she knew this would be the career for her. \nMelanie graduated from USC with a Master’s in Public Relations and Advertising after graduating with a B.A. in Sociology and English from the University of La Verne. She is currently an Account Executive at TriplePoint PR supporting accounts like Blizzard Entertainment\, Paradox Interactive\, and more. \nAt TriplePoint\, she worked in-house at Blizzard Entertainment as an in-house consultant\, continues to lead several high-profile accounts\, and holds the record for the fastest promotion from Associate\, to Account Coordinator and finally to Account Executive today. \nAside from work\, she is an adult supporter of the youth Leadership Team with the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls after serving on the team for 2 years as a girl herself. During her time from 2015-2017\, the team created the Leadership Program that is still used today and facilitated the first Disneyland Takeover. \n  \n  \n \nDainius Krasauskas\nPublic Relations & Advertising Graduate Student\nUniversity of Southern California\, USC Annenberg\n \nDainius Krasauskas is an overly curious\, long-haired European creative who loves to innovate. Before joining USC to pursue a Masters in PR and advertising\, he brought the Bavarian Prime Minister to a former employer to play with robots\, art-directed a rap video with over 20 million views for a soccer superstar\, and composed music for one of Europe’s largest modern art museums. He also loves early seasons of “The Simpsons\,” generative AI and bossa nova. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPatrick Buchanan \nVice President of Brand Marketing\, Lulus \nPatrick Buchanan serves as Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing at Lulus. He joins the organization during an a critical period of growth\, leading the charge in establishing the brand’s identity\, shaping market perception and translating creative concepts into impactful campaigns to ensure the brand remains at the forefront of the ever-evolving fashion landscape. As a member of Lulus’ leadership team\, Patrick plays a pivotal role in guiding the brand’s trajectory and propelling it to new heights of success. \nAs an award-winning marketing executive with more than 15 years of experience\, Patrick is no stranger to leading culture defining\, barrier-breaking campaigns. Prior to Lulus\, Patrick served as VP of Marketing at Good American\, the first-fully inclusive women’s fashion brand\, where he spearheaded brand marketing initiatives that challenged the status quo and worked to ensure the Good American brand was at the forefront of the inclusivity movement. Before Good American\, Patrick served as senior director of brand marketing at Universal Music Group\,  collaborating with some of the world’s top musicians\, including Lil Wayne\, Nas\, Justin Bieber and more\, to forge closer connections between fans and their favorite artists through fashion. He also previously held key marketing roles at K-Swiss and fashion footwear leader\, Creative Recreation\, where he drove brand-defining global initiatives. \nAn innovator at heart\, Patrick has forged his own path in the fashion industry\, with campaigns that challenge societal norms and the status quo. As a disruptor\, super-connector\, and conversation driver\, his work has garnered global attention with some of the biggest talent in music and entertainment. Leading with brand-forward initiatives and strategic partnerships\, he continues to out-pace his track record\, building relevance and bolstering bottom lines.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-2024-state-of-the-state-of-pr/
LOCATION:Indie Desk\, 333 S. Grand Ave. Suite 3310\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA
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