PRSA-LA

PRSA-LA'S Holiday Party
2025-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Brews Brothers, 3000 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States
PRSA-LA Holiday Party
Date: Tuesday, December 9
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Venue: Brews Brothers, 3000 W Olive Ave, Burbank
Tickets: $25 Members | $40 Non-Members | $15 Students
Join us for an evening of connection, cheer, and community as we come together to celebrate the season with fellow PR and communications professionals. This year, we’re proud to partner with Wellnest, whom for more than 100 years, has been providing emotional health and wellness services for children, young adults, and families in Los Angeles.
As part of our celebration, we’re hosting a Toy & Self-Care Item Drive to support their ongoing work with youth and families.
We encourage guests to bring:
• New, unwrapped toys
• Self-care or personal hygiene items (lotions, skincare, journals, socks, etc.)
Every contribution helps brighten the season for the families they serve. We hope you’ll join us for great company, festive vibes, and a meaningful cause. Let’s celebrate the holidays together and spread some joy where it’s needed most!
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Journalism Mega Holiday Party
2025-12-10 19:00 | The Powder Room, 1606 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, United States
End the year right with your favorite peeps in the industry!

Close out the year and celebrate in style with a coalition of local journalism and media organizations!
Join AAJA-LA, CCNMA, LARC, PRSA-LA, NAHJ LA, NLGJA LA and SPJ LA at The Powder Room in Hollywood on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 7 pm, and say goodbye to 2025 alongside fellow journalists, editors, photographers, artists, public relations and other media pros. This is the perfect opportunity to strengthen your network and build community — you don’t want to miss out!
This event is free to attend! Shared appetizers will be served.
Paid public parking is available nearby at Vine Street Public Parking Garage (Lot #702) located at 1627 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028.
Text or call (323) 597 9129 if you have any questions or can’t find the group.

REGISTER HERE

Take Your PR Career to the Next Level with APR
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
Take Your PR Career to the Next Level with APR
APR Info Session
Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 at 6:00pm
Need to brush up on your PR academic skills? Want to nail that next PR awards entry? Interested in mentoring and networking with top PR professionals?
Getting your Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) may help you accomplish all these and more. The APR is PRSA’s professional credential, certifying your drive, professionalism and principles, setting you apart from your peers and positioning you as a leader and mentor in the competitive public relations field.
If you’ve ever thought about getting your APR or want to learn more about it, we hope you will join us for the virtual APR Info Session on Jan. 26, 2026.
At the APR Info Session you’ll hear from PR pros who achieved their APR. We’ll explain the process and introduce you to the APR Study Session, a series of weekly virtual sessions to get you prepared.

Register Here

2026 PRSA WESTERN DISTRICT CONFERENCE
2026-02-02 08:00 - 2026-02-04 17:00 | CA
2026 PRSA WESTERN DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Charting the Course: Waves of Change, Currents of Opportunity
February 2–4, 2026 | Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach, CA
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION

APR Introductory Session
2026-02-23 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
Ready to Elevate Your Career? Join our FREE APR Introductory Session!
When: Monday, February 23, 2026, at 6 p.m. PT | Where: Online
Power up Your PRofessional Goals with the APR
Is earning your Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) on your professional to-do list for 2026? Curious about what the accreditation process entails? This session is designed just for you!
Achieving the APR sets you apart as a strategic, ethical, and results-driven communicator. The OCPRSA APR Study Sessions have a nationwide reputation for excellence, attracting participants from across the country.
Our 10-week virtual course equips you with the knowledge, structure and confidence to navigate the APR process, all from the convenience of Zoom.
Why Attend the Introductory Session?

Understand the value of the APR and why it’s considered a hallmark of excellence in public relations.
Hear directly from accredited professionals about how earning the APR has elevated their careers.
Learn what to expect from both the Panel Presentation and the computer-based Examination.
Get your questions answered and see whether the OCPRSA program is the right fit for your professional goals.

This FREE virtual session offers a no-pressure way to explore the APR and learn how our proven study course can set you up for success.
Click HERE to learn more about the APR and HERE to register for the free introductory session.
Advance registration is required!
Ready to take the next step? Register now for the OCPRSA APR Course and secure your spot!
Course Registration: https://bit.ly/4aADMOy

The State of PR
2026-03-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Edelman, 1500 N El Centro Ave,, Los Angeles, 90028, United States
The State of PR:
Where to Start – Grounding a Year of Rapid Change in Practical Communications Leadership
Date & Time: March 5, 2026, 6:00pm – 9:00pm PT
Venue: Edelman, 1500 N El Centro Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
In a time of AI acceleration, misinformation, economic pressure, and heightened public scrutiny, where do communicators begin? This engaging program brings together journalists, communications executives, academia, and students for an essential conversation on building trust, navigating disruption, and leading with clarity.
Whether you’re preparing clients for the unexpected or shaping strategy at the leadership table, this is the room you want to be in.
Keynote Speaker:
Maria S. Salinas, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
Maria S. Salinas is the President & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, the largest business association in Los Angeles County representing member companies and serving the interests of more than 235,000 businesses across the Los Angeles region. Ms. Salinas took the helm of the organization in August of 2018 and became the first woman and Latina to lead the Chamber in its 132-year history. An accomplished business woman, entrepreneur and a determined community leader, Ms. Salinas’ business acumen and financial expertise provides her with the right experience to lead the L.A. Area Chamber.
Ms. Salinas, a steward of the Chamber’s new vision, A Thriving Region for All, the Chamber looks to the future with a vision to build an inclusive economy through its advocacy, global engagement and community collaboration for economic growth and mobility.

Panelists:
Curtis D. Jackson III, Director, Public Relations, Wasserman
Curtis Jackson III is from Franklinton, LA, and attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he majored in English with a minor in journalism and sports.
While at Morehouse, Curtis spent his summers as a training camp intern for the Atlanta Falcons, which led to him being hired full-time by the team in 2015. During his five seasons with the Falcons, he worked closely with the players and coaches to coordinate and prepare them for weekly media sessions with local and national media. Curtis also had the opportunity to work and participate in two Super Bowls during his time with the Falcons.
In 2019, Curtis moved to Los Angeles to become the Basketball Communications Manager for the LA Clippers. During his time with the Clippers, he was responsible for managing relationships with the media and players while pitching stories to various outlets and social influencers that would help elevate and bring recognition to the team’s brand.
Curtis and his wife Amber live in Los Angeles with their two sons, Curtis IV (5) & Ayden (3).

Claudia Santa Cruz, President Santa Cruz Communications
Claudia Santa Cruz is the President of Santa Cruz Communications, Inc., a woman-owned, award-winning Public Relations agency she founded in 2001, which delivers communications solutions for companies seeking to engage with the U.S. Hispanic market. A seasoned PR professional with over 30 years of experience, Claudia leads and oversees the agency’s work for an expanding roster of loyal clients in a variety of industries, including Entertainment, Education, Environment, Non-Profit, and Health, among others. Her extensive knowledge of the U.S. General and Hispanic markets and her capability to develop and execute strategic campaigns that produce measurable results have earned her a reputation as a leading PR professional for the U.S. Hispanic and General market.
Furthermore, she has led the company to be recognized in the entertainment industry as one of the driving forces behind internationally televised events, achieving maximum awareness for Telemundo’s highly-rated prestigious awards shows, including the Billboard Latin Music Awards, and Latin American Music Awards, and contributing to their high ratings performance. SCC’s work on the Billboard Latin Music Awards earned the agency an HPRA National Bravo Award for Media Event Campaign of the year.
A proficient speaker, Claudia has participated as an industry expert at important panel discussions for Hispanicize, PRSA Miami, HPRA Los Angeles and PR Week Ecuador, among others. In 2015, Claudia was selected by Lincoln to be featured in their #LincolnLatina campaign, which aimed to honor successful women with a compelling story. The 60-second ad, which broadcast nationally in Spanish, focused on Santa Cruz’s inspirational life, from the heartfelt adoption of her daughter in China to her resilient spirit after surviving the death of her previous husband at the age of 40.
Prior to starting her own PR business in 2001, Claudia, who co-authored the book Hispanic Marketing & Public Relations, worked at Telemundo for over seven years where she developed and executed bilingual campaigns to promote the company’s activities, programs, on-air personalities, and special events. Claudia was promoted from her PR Manager position at the company’s flagship station in Los Angeles, KVEA-TV Telemundo 52. During her tenure at Telemundo 52, she planned and executed media and public affairs campaigns targeting the L.A. market, and produced a weekly public affairs television program titled “Contrapunto.” Previously, Claudia was the PR Coordinator at KMEX-TV, Univision’s flagship station in L.A..
A recipient of a Public Relations Society of America PRISM Award and a Latino Marketing Award, Claudia 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, and she currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter.
Keith L. Underwood, Entertainment Journalist, Producer, and Multimedia Entrepreneur

Keith L. Underwood is an award-winning entertainment journalist, producer, and multimedia entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. His production work spans film, television, and digital media, with projects released through theatrical exhibition, major streaming and VOD platforms, and digital distribution, including Amazon, Apple TV, Prime Video, and YouTube.
A former publicist with hands-on experience in unit publicity and production, Underwood brings a rare blend of creative storytelling, industry access, and practical execution to his projects. His work has earned recognition from the Los Angeles Press Club and both nominations and a win from the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, underscoring his ability to develop, position, and deliver content with cultural and commercial impact.
Moderated by: David Bloom, Journalist, Host, Consultant
David Bloom has three decades of experience as a journalist, strategist, educator and executive in entertainment, technology, higher education, business and politics. He is an award-winning journalist in print and online, worked as a communications executive and strategist, and consults on communications and strategy. He has taught on digital media at USC’s Business of Cinematic Arts program, is a frequent speaker at tech and entertainment conferences, and has guest lectured at numerous universities. Bloom is a senior contributor on the collision of tech and entertainment at Forbes, and is a columnist for Tubefilter.com and TVRev.com. He also is producer/host of Bloom in Tech, a podcast on the collision of entertainment and technology available on 10 platforms. Bloom previously was an editor, writer, podcast producer/host and social-media producer for Deadline.com, launched and built most of Deadline’s social-media presence, oversaw its YouTube video initiative, and was Sunday news editor. He previously held senior communications roles for the Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency and its successor authority; the USC Marshall School of Business, where he was associate dean; and MGM Inc., where he was VP of corporate communications. He has worked as an award-winning journalist for Variety, Red Herring and the Daily News of Los Angeles, among other publications. Bloom regularly guest lectures at USC, UCLA Extension, Syracuse University, Boston University, Chapman University, Pepperdine University, BIOLA and California State University – Fullerton, among other colleges. He has hosted dozens of podcasts and appeared on media outlets as a tech/media expert, including on “Inside the Issues” “This Week in Media,” KCRW-FM and “Tech News Today.”

Tickets:
PRSA-LA Member: $40.00
Non-member: $60.00
Emerging Professional/Student: $25.00
REGISTER HERE

PRSSA Western District Conference - PR Next: Ethics, AI, and the Future of Communication
2026-03-06 08:00 - 2026-03-08 17:00 | Fullerton Marriott, 2701 Nutwood Ave,, Fullerton, CA, 92831, United States
PRSSA Western District Conference
PR Next: Ethics, AI, and the Future of Communication
March 6–8, 2026
Fullerton, California
REGISTER HERE.
The PRSSA Western District Conference brings together students, educators, and industry leaders to explore the evolving role of ethics, artificial intelligence, and innovation in the future of public relations.

Nonprofit Workshop, presented by Scott Pansky, in partnership with Alzheimer’s Orange County
Friday, March 6
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
Get ready to put your skills to the test! Students will participate in a hands-on workshop to build a strategic communications campaign for Alzheimer’s Orange County.
Buy your conference ticket for the opportunity to showcase your communication skills in a fast-paced, real-world setting.

For conference registration, schedule and speaker information, visit HERE.

PRSA: 5 Ways To Think Like a Reader
2026-03-12 13:00 - 14:00 | CA
5 Ways To Think Like a Reader
March 12, 2026 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Write 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:

Draw readers in with reader-centric messages.
Move 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!)
Find out how a robot can help you connect better with humans.

Presenters

Ann Wylie

Free to PRSA MEMBER: Register Now
Accreditation Information
Participants with the APR credential earn 0.5 CEUs for a webinar.
Learn more about Accreditation.

PRSA: Business for Communicators: Fundamentals of Corporate Finance for Value Creation
2026-03-17 13:00 - 13:45 | CA
Business for Communicators: Fundamentals of Corporate Finance for Value Creation
March 17, 2026 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Communicators who speak and apply the language of business position themselves for leadership and influence in the companies they care about.
In 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.
By the end of this webinar, you’ll be able to:

Assess the health of your internal network to ensure you have the connections you need to succeed.
Understand the story told by each corporate financial statement: income, balance sheet and cash flow.
Begin speaking in terms of how your work contributes to company financial performance.

Presenters

Sandy Duhé, Ph.D., MBA, APR, Fellow PRSA

Free for PRSA Member: Register Now
Accreditation Information
Participants with the APR credential earn 0.5 CEUs for a webinar.

Learn more about Accreditation.

PRSA: Seeing the Whole Field
2026-03-18 11:00 | CA
Seeing the Whole Field
Great 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.
Watch live on LinkedIn on March 18 at 1 p.m. ET.
Sign up now

FPRSA: Diverse Dialogues: She Built It
2026-03-18 13:00 - 14:00 | CA
Diverse Dialogues: She Built It
March 18, 2026 3–4 p.m. EDT
Behind 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.
Moderated 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.
Moderator: Natalie Ghidotti, APR, Fellow PRSA, CEO, Ghidotti
Panelists:
Priscilla Clarke, President/CEO, Clarke PR Global LLC
Grace T. Leong, APR, Fellow PRSA, CEO, HUNTER
Maria J. Rodriguez, President & CEO, Vanguard Communications
Event is free.
REGISTER HERE.

PRSA: Storytelling
2026-03-23 11:00 - 11:45 | CA
Storytelling
March 23, 2026, 1–1:45 p.m. ET
FREE TO PRSA MEMBER. Available to nonmembers for $60.
Storytelling 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.
Panelists:
Lisa Arledge Powell, APR, CEO & founder, MediaSource
Rob Biesenbach, Communication Coach, Speaker & Workshop Leaders
Heather Morgan, APR, vice president of communication and business development, MHP Salud
Participants with the APR credential earn 0.5 ethics CEUs for this session.
This 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.
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At Breakfast With... Crisis Communications: What Media Expect in the First 24 Hours
2026-03-25 08:30 - 09:30 | CA
At Breakfast With… Crisis Communications: What Media Expect in the First 24 Hours and How PR Pros Can Deliver
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 8:30–9:30 AM | Virtual

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When 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.

We’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.

Join 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.
Speakers:
· Mike Rogers, Assignment Editor and “The Desk” on-air talent, CBS LA
· Frank Mottek, Host of “Mottek On Money”, 790 KABC
· Samantha Masunaga, Entertainment Business Reporter, L.A. Times
· Christopher Cabezas, Multimedia Journalist, Spectrum Noticias

This member-selected topic will explore:
•What reporters expect in an initial response
•How to provide verified information under deadline pressure
•Addressing fast-moving social media speculation
•Building credibility before and during a crisis

Whether 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.

REGISTER HERE

PRSA: You’re Invited: Inside the Academy Awards: PR Strategies Behind This Year’s Winners
2026-03-25 13:00 - 14:00 | CA
PRSA: You’re Invited: Inside the Academy Awards: PR Strategies Behind This Year’s Winners
March 25, 2026 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)
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The Oscars may be over, but the real postgame for communicators is just beginning. Join PRSA’s Entertainment & Sports Section for a virtual deep dive into this year’s Academy Awards campaigns and what they can teach all of us about strategy, storytelling, and influence.
Our panel will unpack how this season’s winning and nominated films built momentum through media outreach, festivals, and events—and how those campaigns broke through with press, voters and audiences in a crowded, high-stakes landscape. Whether you work in entertainment or another sector, you’ll walk away with practical takeaways you can apply to your own clients and brands.
Hosted by the Entertainment and Sports Section and available to all PRSSA student members. Paid registration for non-Entertainment and Sports Section members includes the live webinar and video playback for one month.
Moderator

Rick Markovitz, president, Weissman Markovitz Communications, PRSA-LA Board Member

Featured panelists:

Debra Birnbaum, editor, Gold Derby
Ray Costa, president, Costa Communications
Joshua Jason, founder, Joshua Jason Public Relations | JJPR
Christine La Monte, producer, Oscar-nominated song from VIVA VERDI!

Participants will learn:

How this year’s winning campaigns differentiated themselves at festivals, in the press, and on the circuit.
What tactics and timing helped films break out with voters and key influencers.
How to adapt awards-style campaigning principles to non-entertainment clients and causes.

REGISTER HERE

2026 Kenneth Owler Smith Symposium on Public Relations
2026-03-26 17:00 - 20:00 | CA
2026 Kenneth Owler Smith Symposium on Public Relations
Thursday, March 26, 2026 • 5:00pm to 8:00pm PDT

Wallis Annenberg Hall (ANN), USC
Auditorium (L105A)
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Purpose under pressure: Navigating real-world decisions about sustaining and communicating corporate purpose.
This event will have a reception at 5 p.m. PT and the program at 6:30 p.m. PT. Featured speakers and panelists are listed below:

Purpose Award presentation to Ronald McDonald House
Jon Banner, executive vice president and global chief impact officer, McDonald’s
Joanna Sabato, chief marketing and communications officer, Ronald McDonald House Global
Jean Guerrero, visiting professor, “Our Unsilencing” project, USC Annenberg
Fred Cook, professor and director, USC Center for Public Relations

More information on panelists is forthcoming. RSVP HERE.

Free for PRSA members and USC Annenberg alumni
This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the university’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation or any other prohibited factor.

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PRSA: Shape How AI Understands Your Brand
2026-04-08 11:00 - 11:30 | CA
Shape How AI Understands Your Brand
Save your spot for our new demo days: Shape Brand Narrative in the AI Era with Agility PR Solutions, scheduled for April 8 at 2 p.m. ET. As AI answer engines begin to synthesize the news, mere mentions are not enough. Ensure your brand is accurately understood.
See how Visibility Intelligence lets you monitor how AI portrays your brand in real time. Learn to leverage strategic earned media to optimize those AI responses, keeping your brand’s story clear, credible and competitive.
Free Event – Register Now

PRSA Counselors Academy 2026 Conference April 13-15, 2026 | Carlsbad, California
2026-04-13 00:00 - 2026-04-15 00:00 | CA
PRSA Counselors Academy 2026 Conference
April 13-15, 2026 | Carlsbad, California
Here is an opportunity to attend the PRSA Counselors Academy 2026 Conference at a Special One-Day Pass Rate (Tuesday, April 14 only) designed to make the event more accessible, particularly for small PR firm owners and senior leaders who are not able to attend the full conference.
One-Day Pass (Tuesday, April 14): $795
PRSA Counselors Academy focuses on supporting agency owners and leaders through peer-to-peer learning, business growth, and leadership development. The conference brings together PR firm leaders from across the country for highly practical, operator-focused sessions.
More details and registration here:
https://www.prsa.org/home/get-involved/professional-interest-sections/counselors-academy/prsa-counselors-academy-2026-section-conference#registration

PRSA: APR Virtual Boot Camp
2026-04-29 00:00 - 2026-05-01 00:00 | CA
APR Virtual Boot Camp
April 29-May 1, 2026
The APR Boot Camp is a three-day intensive course for candidates to prepare for and be Advanced through the Panel Presentation, and take the Examination for Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) or Accreditation in Public Relations + Military Communication (APR+M). This course is designed to provide a setting that will meet the needs of busy professionals whose schedules don’t permit extensive preparation time.
Pricing ranges from $100-$500. Register by April 15.
More resources:
APR Panel Presentation: Secrets to Success
View this FREE PRSA Learning Webinar to see what a “great” APR panel presentation looks like as Juanita Traughber, MBA, APR, shares the presentation she made as part of her accreditation process.
This webinar teaches how to present a campaign’s research, planning, implementation and evaluation (RPIE) work, and answer tough questions. The webinar also shows why the project won national and regional awards.
Refreshed Brochure
Get answers to APR questions in this refreshed brochure.
Contact PRSA-LA APR Chair Justin Glover at justin@communicationslab.com to start your APR journey.

PRSA-LA, PRSA and PRSSA Hangout and Mixer
2026-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Arts District Brewing Company, 828 Traction Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90013
Join PRSA-LA and USC PRSSA for a PRSA/PRSSA/Emerging Professionals Hangout and Mixer on Thursday, 4/30 from 6PM to 8PM at Arts District Brewing Company (828 Traction Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013).
This event, generously sponsored by AIJ Communications, is simply an opportunity to casually socialize, network and catch-up with fellow students, emerging professionals and seasoned professional from across the Greater Los Angeles Area! We also want to celebrate and acknowledge PRSSA seniors as they countdown toward graduation!
Note: Guests under 21 are welcome until 7PM. Free to attend.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to PRSA-LA PRSSA/Emerging Professionals Committee Members Keenan Kurihara (kkurihara@flintridgeprep.org) or Ajay Benmoin (ajaybenmoin@gmail.com) or USC PRSSA President Taylor Altman (taltman@usc.edu) if you have any questions!
RSVP HERE

AAPI Heritage Month Networking Mixer
2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Emporium Thai, 1275 Westwood Blvd,, Los Angeles,, 90024, United States
Join PRSA-LA and AAJA-LA on Thursday, May 7, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for our fourth annual AAPI Heritage Month celebration at Emporium Thai, 1275 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, bringing together Los Angeles’ communications and journalism communities.
Connect with a vibrant network of PR, media, and marketing professionals while celebrating the voices and perspectives shaping the future of storytelling. This annual gathering is an opportunity to build relationships, exchange ideas, and reflect on the impact of AAPI leaders across media and communications.
This year’s event will be held at Emporium Thai, a Westwood Village favorite known for its modern take on Thai cuisine and welcoming atmosphere—perfect for a relaxed and engaging evening of networking.
Enjoy a complimentary drink ticket along with light bites.
You must be on the RSVP list to receive your drink ticket.
REGISTER HERE.

PRSA-LA’s At Breakfast With...
2026-05-27 17:00 | CA
PRSA-LA invites you to a truly exclusive At Breakfast With… experience:
Inside the KABC Newsroom: A Tour and Behind-the-Scenes Conversation with News Leadership
May 27, 5:00 PM
ABC7 Broadcast Center
500 Circle Seven Drive, Glendale, CA 91201
Go beyond the press release and step inside one of Los Angeles’ most influential broadcast newsrooms.
This in-person event includes:

A behind-the-scenes tour of KABC’s newly renovated newsroom
A candid panel with the journalists and decision-makers who shape daily coverage

You’ll gain insight into:

How stories are pitched, selected, and produced
What makes a story stand out in a fast-moving news cycle
How to work more effectively with broadcast news teams

Space is extremely limited and expected to fill quickly. Max 2 people per agency.

REGISTER HERE.

PRSA-LA Sunrise Honors
2026-08-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Los Angeles River Center and Gardens, 570 W Ave 26,, Los Angeles, CA, 90065, United States
This year marks the eighth year of PRSA-LA’s Sunrise Honors. The event will be held on August 26, 2026, 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the beautiful Los Angeles River Center and Gardens.
Sunrise Honors recognizes trailblazers and pioneers in the public relations and marketing world who have opened doors to increase the diversity and inclusion of underrepresented populations into the field of Communications. Through their perseverance and tenacity, we learn how to continue the important work to make the PR industry more inclusive and embracing of diverse perspectives.
The Sunrise Honors is PRSA-LA’s way of celebrating the longtime work of these champions.
We are now accepting Nominations and Sponsorships applications.
Nominations is open now through June 15, 2026.
SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS HERE.
Be a Sponsor and celebrate these well-deserving honorees with us.
CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION.
