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With APR Month in April upon us, I’d like to share some perspective on Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). Research will show you how “The work will show you how.” I stared at the poster tacked to my co-worker’s cubicle and puzzled to myself, “While there is some truth there (work>experience), you’re overlooking a major […]

“Thank you for being a friend.” As we remember the life and work of entertainer Betty White (1922-2021), those words from the theme song for “The Golden Girls” come to mind. The popular sitcom aired on NBC from 1985-92 and is still watched on several streaming services. Appealing to audiences of all ages, the show

APR CANDIDATES: Are you a PR professional with five years’ experience (or nearing five years’ experience) thinking about going through the process? Or have you already started studying? Please let Aileen Katcher, APR, Fellow PRSA, our chapter accreditation chair, know of your interest so she can help assess where you are in the process, what

NEW YORK, NY – January 11, 2020 — The PRSA Foundation, an independent, 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion within the communications profession, announced today that it has appointed Dr. Aerial Ellis as its President. A rising leader within the communications profession, Dr. Ellis is an entrepreneur, educator and dedicated advocate of improving diversity,

Barcelona Principles 3.0, presented during the AMEC Virtual Summit by Ben Levine, Director & Partner, TRUE Global Intelligence and AMEC Board Director. The 2020 evolution of the globally trusted Barcelona Principles will sharpen the communications industry’s focus on inclusion, impact, and integrity. It is ten years since the Barcelona Principles first presented an industry-wide consensus

Did you know you can hear firsthand accounts of the journey to Accreditation? The PRSA Nashville Chapter’s APR PRodcast is now available on multiple services: TuneIn Stitcher Apple Podcasts If you’re interested in the APR process, reach out to APR co-chairs Kerri Guyton or Chris Vadnais. You can find their contact information here.

It’s that time of year, PRSA members! We’re bringing back the Triple Play offer.  Act now to take advantage of the Triple Play offer that includes a free Chapter, Section and waived initiation fee. Use promo code TRIPLEPLAY20 when you join PRSA. Some restrictions apply. Connect with your industry peers and sign up today. Timeline:

The following article was repurposed from Progressions.com, a PRSSA publication. The author,  Chelsea Lomartire, graduated from Belmont University in December 2019 and was the recipient of the PRSA Nashville scholarship. How to Move Forward While Staying in Place First and foremost, breathe. We’re living during a time in which the world, in many ways, has turned

APR Podcast Launch April is APR Month! And what better way to celebrate APR Month than by launching a podcast about local APRs! Check out the new APR PRodcast – where PRSA Nashville’s APR co-chairs Kerri Guyton and Chris Vadnais “prod” into the experiences of local APRs hoping to provide insight and encouragement for APR hopefuls in

Submissions are now being accepted for the 2020 Parthenon Awards! Please read the submission information below and submit your entries by Wednesday, February 26, at 5:00 p.m. to receive the lowest entry fees. All entries must be received by Wednesday, March 4, at 5:00 p.m. in order to be considered.  Click here to submit your entry now! Who