Did you know that in addition to the myriad continuing education, networking and volunteer opportunities available to PRSA members, the organization also offers preferred rates on insurance, technology, relocation services, shipping, car rental and financial planning? If it’s been awhile since you acquainted yourself with your PRSA member benefits, a refresher could be well worth your time! Here are a few of the current discount programs available to members in good standing:
- Insurance for Auto, Motorcycle, Homeowners, Renters and more from GEICO. While new GEICO policyholders report average annual savings of $500, PRSA members qualify for an exclusive member savings opportunity. GEICO is also able to help you find additional coverage such as homeowners, renters, personal umbrella, and even motorcycle insurance. Contact GEICO today by visiting their website or calling (800) 368-2734. Mention your PRSA affiliation to see how much your membership could save you.
- Preferred Rates on Health, Dental and Life Insurance. PRSA members receive preferred rates on health, dental and life insurance insurance for themselves and their families. Our insurance provider, Marsh U.S. Consumer, a service of Seabury & Smith, will help you choose the appropriate policy. For questions and available plan options, visit the PRSA/Marsh U.S. website. Additionally, Marsh offers savings on numerous products and services including apparel, beauty & fragrance, electronics, tickets & events, travel & leisure, and much more. Visit the website for details.
- Zipcar for Business. Receive exclusive business rates at Zipcar. With a Zipcar for Business membership, you’ll have self-service access to a wide variety of vehicles. Just reserve online or on your mobile device, unlock with your Zipcard, and drive. You can reserve for as little as an hour at a time, and gas and insurance is always included. For more information, including pricing and purchasing information, contact Zipcar directly at (866) 494-7227 or visit them online.
- Broadcast Monitoring Services with DigiClips. DigiClips has access to 210 markets throughout the United States and 80 International markets. The broadcast monitoring services include research, compilation and distribution of news stories in multiple formats: digital files, DVD, CD, audio clips and transcripts. DigiClips also has access to online news from newspaper websites, magazines, broadcast websites and blogs. DigiClips’ Broadcast/Publication Analysis service provides articulate, concise reports compiled by specialists in this area. PRSA members receive discounts on select services including quick searches, reports, digital delivery and more. For pricing and purchase information, contact Paula Shapiro or call (303) 926-0334, and mention that you are a current member of PRSA. Extended discounts are available for members of PRSA’s Independent Practitioners Alliance (IPA).
- Online Newsroom Services with NewsCactus. NewsCactus is easy-to-use, web-based newsroom software for public relations, marketing and business communication professionals. Developed by an Accredited Public Relations professional in 2006, NewsCactus incorporates RSS and social media tools along with multimedia and press-kit management features. NewsCactus newsrooms are hosted on a dedicated, secured server as subdomains of clients’ websites. Available through a monthly subscription, clients receive a customizable online newsroom that matches the look and feel of their main website with each keyword-rich page contributing to increased search engine rankings for companies and organizations, people, products and services. NewsCactus is easily managed through an intuitive interface without requiring HTML or specialized Web publishing knowledge, delivering News That Sticks™. The standard monthly subscription fee is $199, and only $99 for PRSA members. For more information and to purchase, contact Pete Codella or visit the NewsCactus website.
- Personal and Corporate Relocation Services. If you are moving as a result of a job transfer or new career opportunity, let The Relocation Center (TRC) handle the details while you enjoy discounted rates and preferred services. TRC is a full-service relocation company assisting individuals, membership groups and corporations with all of their relocation needs. The company has a personal move coordinator assigned to PRSA members, who receive special rates and discounts on all services. TRC’s relocation services include household goods moving, real estate, mortgage assistance, temporary housing, auto transportation, pet transportation, rental truck assistance, labor to load and unload rental trucks and more. Through this program, you are eligible to receive an additional $500 to $1,000 off your move by using TRC’s real estate network for your home-buying or home-selling needs. For exact pricing and available services, contact TRC at (800) 733-0930, or visit their website.
- UPS®. Let PRSA improve your bottom line with some of the most competitive rates available on shipping services with UPS. Enroll in the UPS Savings Program and save up to 35% on a broad portfolio of shipping services. Whether you need your documents or packages to arrive the next day or are looking for the most affordable shipping option, UPS understands how important reliability, speed and cost are to meeting your business goals and your customers’ needs. With more service options, superior ground-delivery coverage and overnight delivery by 10:30 a.m. to more ZIP Codes than any other carrier, it’s time to put the power of logistics to work for you. To enroll and start saving today, visit savewithups.com/prsa or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), M-F, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Car Rental Discounts with Budget and Avis. Enjoy special rates, considerable value-added discounts and the latest in technology, products and services. Start saving now by calling Budget Reservations at (800) 527-0700 and providing the Budget Customer Discount number Z655200; by calling Avis Reservations at (800) 331-1212 and providing the Avis Worldwide Discount number G718800; or by making online reservations by visiting the Avis or Budget website.
