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Rochester Hosts Summit on Influencer and Blogger Relations

Posted by FlowerCityPR on 11/23/2015 10:17 am  /   PRSA Rochester Connect

Ruth Harper-Rhode, PRSA Rochester Chapter Influencing others digitally is a big part of what public relations professionals do in today’s world. On Oct. 16, the PRSA Rochester chapter held a summit focused on influencer and blogger relations. Presenters included Tina Clark from Roberts Commun...

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What’s Your Favorite Children’s Book? Students in PR Apprentice Program Create Winning Social Media Campaign to Improve Literacy, Address Diversity

Posted by FlowerCityPR on 11/23/2015 9:51 am  /   PRSA Rochester Connect

Compiled from reports by Nadine General, Susan Trien and David Grome Fourteen percent of the U.S. population is unable to read. Ten college students from seven area colleges competed in The PR Apprentice Program to help change that; specifically, for the 106 local children enrolled at Ibero-America...

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Member Spotlight: Barbara Pierce, APR

Posted by FlowerCityPR on 09/25/2015 8:56 am  /   PRSA Rochester Connect

Barbara Pierce, APRPresident & Managing Member of Tipping Point Public Relations Barbara Pierce, APR came to Tipping Point after serving in multiple communications leadership roles at Eastman Kodak Company, including Director of Worldwide Strategic Communications, Public Relations Director for ...

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PR Apprentice Program

Posted by FlowerCityPR on 09/25/2015 8:53 am  /   PRSA Rochester Connect

PRSA Rochester Hosts “PR Apprentice Program” for Area College Students October 2 & 3 On Friday and Saturday, October 2 and 3, the PRSA Rochester Chapter will host the PR Apprentice Program, an intense two-day workshop offering junior and senior college students the chance to gain ...

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September Is Ethics Awareness Month—Why It’s Important to You

Posted by FlowerCityPR on 09/25/2015 8:48 am  /   PRSA Rochester Connect

By Ellen RosenDirector of University News Services at Rochester Institute of Technology, and ethics officer for the PRSA Rochester chapter. Each September, the Public Relations Society of America sponsors Ethics Awareness Month, a chance for us to focus on how ethics applies to the practice of publ...

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Top Take-Aways from Workshops Past

Posted by FlowerCityPR on 09/25/2015 8:41 am  /   PRSA Rochester Connect

This July and August we featured two exciting workshops. If you missed them, we’ve provided some take-aways. Keep it Real!July’s Summer Social Mixer featured Chris Brown, lead journalist at Inside the Bills, who shared his experience in brand journalism. PRSA assembly delegate Bobbi Lo...

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Proposed National Bylaw Changes for 2015-2016 PRSA National Assembly

Posted by FlowerCityPR on 09/25/2015 8:30 am  /   PRSA Rochester Connect

Voting on two important national bylaw changes related to member dues will take place at PRSA International Conference this November. PRSA Rochester will be represented at the event and is seeking input from members about the proposals, to better represent the chapter in this decision-making process...

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PRSA Rochester Hosts “PR Apprentice Program” for Area College Students

Posted by FlowerCityPR on 09/02/2015 4:21 pm  /   News Releases

For Immediate Release:September 1, 2015 Media Contact:Sarah Blackwell585-394-0787 x4 PRSA Rochester Hosts “PR Apprentice Program” for Area College StudentsRevived two-day workshop prepares college students, provides expertise to local non-profit organization. Rochester, N.Y. - The Pub...

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2015 PRISM AWARDS CELEBRATE BEST PR WORK IN ROCHESTER

Posted by FlowerCityPR on 06/19/2015 12:00 am  /   News Releases

2015 PRISM AWARDS CELEBRATE BEST PR WORK IN ROCHESTER Martino Flynn, LLC and McDougall Communications take home top awards. Rochester, N.Y., Thursday, June 18, 2015 — More than 200 public relations professionals gathered this evening for the annual PRism Awards at the Rochester Museum and Sc...

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NEWS RELEASE: 2015 PRism Awards to Highlight Best PR Work in Rochester

Posted by FlowerCityPR on 05/28/2015 3:38 pm  /   News Releases

2015 PRism Awards to Highlight Best PR Work in Rochester Two local professionals to receive the region’s top public relations awards Rochester, N.Y., May 28, 2015 — Tickets are now available for the 2015 PRism Awards show. Guests will have the opportunity to network with more than 200 ...

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