In our celebrity-driven culture, publicists specializing in talent representation have their work cut out for them.   Between the voracious appetite of the news media and social media's seduction, how do these specialists manage enhancing their clients' reputations while respecting their privacy needs? How do they set limits without compromising on-going relationships with media and…

INDEPENDENT PRACTITIONERS ALLIANCE WORKSHOP Friday, February 3, 2017 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lawry's Prime Rib 100 N. La Cienega Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (Free parking; hot buffet breakfast)   Is professional development on your New Year’s resolution list? If not, maybe it’s time to start thinking about taking your business to a new…

It’s a new year and time to start thinking about taking your business to a new level. Opportunities abound and you need to make sure that you’re ready to partner with local, national and international agencies to grow your business. This exciting half-day workshop will give you the step-by-step tools and methods for building a…

The Wild West: Public Relations in a Post-Fact World General Assembly DTLA 360 E. 2nd Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Get Tickets Now 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…

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…