Content Marketing World 2020NOW VIRTUALWhen: October 13-16, 2020Register Today: http://www.contentmarketingworld.com/ Use the code AKRONPRSA  to save an extra $100 on your registration! Content Marketing World brings together more content marketing minds than any other eve...

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On July 29, Akron Area PRSA hosted a virtual panel discussion titled Uncovering Unconscious Bias in Communications featuring local experts Andre Campbell, Director, Diversity & Inclusion, United Way of Summit County; Carla J. Davis, Marketing Communications Director, Akron-Summit ...

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Being a PRSA member offers many benefits including FREE monthly webinars and professional development opportunities. PRSA members have access to a wide collection of online instructional videos, to further their skillsets in the public relations and communications communities. Each month, new webina...

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If you've never joined PRSA, or if your membership has lapsed, July is a great time to join!  New and returning members will receive a waived initiation or reinstatement fee (value: $65) when you join National as a Regular member ($260 annual dues) and you'll also receive a FREE 1-year Chapt...

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Dear Friends of Akron Area PRSA:  By now, we hope you’ve had an opportunity – or take the time – to read the message from T. Garland Stansell, 2020 PRSA Chair, and his thoughts on the heart-breaking current events. We also want to take a moment to touch base directly wit...

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Join us for the 13th YouToo Social Media Conference on March 13 at Kent State University! This annual conference is for anyone who wants to stay relevant and informed about what's new in digital media trends. The day is packed with knowledge for everyone from small businesses to large enterp...

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Meet Suzie Thomas, Akron Area PRSA Canton Area Co-Chair Position/Title: Consultant, Public Relations, Marketing, Events; Rediger Taylor Group LLC First job: Elementary school teacher, from there I got a master’s degree in communication and combined the 2 fields to host Children&#...

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The Feb. 13 Akron Chapter Public Relations Society of America luncheon meeting will step away from focusing on traditional media outlets to feature insights on the local news landscape from Chris Horne, founder and publisher of Akron arts and culture magazine The Devil Strip. A Georgia nativ...

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Welcome to the new Akron Area PRSA monthly e-newsletter! We are thrilled to launch this refreshed member communication, alongside our new website at www.prsaakron.org. We have a dedicated group of chapter leaders who are working to build an exciting year of professional development...

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Last month, Akron Area PRSA welcomed Steve Bosso, master FEMA-trained public information officer and assistant fire chief for the Twinsburg Fire Department as our January luncheon featured speaker. During the event, Bosso discussed critical steps for sharing public information during emergency and...

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The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) awarded the Kent State Chapter (PRSSA Kent) the highest national honors for a Chapter as well as for a student leader this month. PRSSA named Kent State University the winner of the 2019 Outstanding Chapter award at its International Confere...

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