General Assembly DTLA360 E. 2nd StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012 Please join us for our annual, "State of the State of PR." We anticipate this will be an engaging discussion that will focus on the dramatic changes happening in the area of news coverage, how the definition of "news" and "news providers" is changing, how facts…

February 25, 2017 9:00 am - 5:00 pm   Loyola Marymount University University Hall 1 LMU Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045   Fee:  $25 ($35 for non-PRSSA/PRSA attendees) includes a light breakfast, lunch and a series of informative speakers and activities. Registration closes at MIDNIGHT on Wednesday, Feb. 22. No refunds after Feb. 22   Parking: Parking is…

February 25, 2017 9:00 am - 5:00 pm   Loyola Marymount University University Hall 1 LMU Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045   Fee:  $25 ($35 for non-PRSSA/PRSA attendees) includes a light breakfast, lunch and a series of informative speakers and activities. Registration closes at MIDNIGHT on Wednesday, Feb. 22. No refunds after Feb. 22   Parking: Parking is free…

Don't miss out! Join your PRSA Western District colleagues at the annual conference. All details, payment information, schedule and speakers listed here, http://prsawesterndistrict.org/ref/9/ref/9/?campaign=PRSA-LAWesternDistrictConferenceRegistration2017 ABOUT PRSA WESTERN DISTRICT CONFERENCE The 2017 PRSA Western District Conference is hosted by PRSA Inland Empire Chapter. Join hundreds of other public relations and communications professionals for a two-day conference in…

(POSTPONED!) Due to the elections on March 7, there are several scheduling conflicts with reporters. A new date for this program will be announced soon! Wed., March 8, 2017 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. AECOM Offices 300 S. Grand Street Los Angeles, CA 90071   Los Angeles’s growing population holds significant implications for businesses; real estate…

Los Angeles’s growing population holds significant implications for businesses; real estate development and urban planning; and infrastructure assets such transportation, water and air quality.  At this “At Breakfast With”, learn how to cut through the clutter and pitch business stories  addressing general topics (e.g. commercial real estate;  how infrastructure needs to evolve to meet the…

While traditional media is constantly in a state of flux, new media outlets such as Buzzfeed, Huffington Post and others are thriving. At this ABW, learn how best to pitch new media outlets, what kinds of stories they’re interested in covering and what their turnaround time is for a story. Panelists Jim Dalrymple, Breaking News…

Date - Wednesday, April 5 Time - 7:30 – 9:00 AM,. Title – At Breakfast With – Meet Los Angeles New Media Reporters Panelists – Brittany Martin, Assistant Editor, Blogs and Social Media - Time Out Los Angeles; Jim Dalrymple, Breaking News Reporter - BuzzFeed, Yvonne Condes, Editor and co-Founder of MomsLA.com Summary – While traditional…

WHEN IT COMES TO WINNING CLIENTS, BEING GOOD IS NO LONGER GOOD ENOUGH! Date and Time: Thursday, April 20, 2017, 12 - 1:30 p.m. Location: Taix French Restaurant 1911 W. Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90026 Competition from small and boutique firms – and even cut-rate online freelance cattle calls – makes finding new clients…