Chapter Updates
May 23, 2013
Make PRSA a part of your Memorial Day Weekend plans! Get FREE Chapter membership when you join PRSA with code MD13 by May 31. Through your local Chapter, connect with public relations practitioners in your region who are dedicated … Continued
May 13, 2013
Written by: Judy Phair, APR, Fellow PRSA Throughout his life and career, Jack Felton made a significant and positive impact on our Society, our profession, and our Maryland Chapter. Jack’s first public relations job was in the military as an … Continued
March 29, 2013
Are you interested in presenting at the 2013 Mid-Atlantic Chesapeake Conference happening June 25 at the Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel? If you are, then submit a Speaker RFP by Friday April 19, 2013. We are looking for interesting topics … Continued
March 8, 2013
We began the New Year with the Media Training Presentation on January 30 featuring Nick Peters from CommCore Consulting Group who shared why the right media training is so important. Click here for a recap. Now we’re heading into spring … Continued
February 19, 2013
The perfect opportunity to save $$$ on a PRSA-MD Chapter membership is here! Until the end of February, when you become a member of PRSA National, you will receive FREE membership to the PRSA Maryland Chapter with promo code Feb13.
February 11, 2013
Submitted by Nneka Jenkins (from Nick Peters’ Media Training presentation given 1/30/13) Here are some quick tips from CommCore’s Nick Peters that could help you in your quest to conduct better phone interviews: (1) Stand Up (2) Get Away From … Continued
January 16, 2013
Looking to build professional skills? Want to hone your writing or editing? Wish you could add social media manager to your resume? Looking to meet other PR professionals and maybe even your next employer? Need to build your business with … Continued
January 9, 2013
PRSA Maryland would like to thank all members who cast their votes for 2013 Board of Directors slate. The slate has been approved as follows. President: Nneka Jenkins, Kaiser Permanente Vice President: Anita Brightman, APR, A. Bright Idea Advertising and … Continued
December 21, 2012
Each year, PRSA Maryland installs a new board of directors and a pool of member-volunteers who work together to organize and manage the chapter’s programs and services. Today, the PRSA Maryland Board of Directors announces the following slate of officers … Continued
November 1, 2012
(Originally posted on the PRSA MD More than PR Basics blog by Nneka Jenkins) Greetings! I’d like to personally invite you to this conference on Thursday November 8 at the BWI Four Points Sheraton. You really should come. Why? Because! … Continued
National Updates
May 15, 2013
Maria Brous, director of media and community relations at Publix Super Markets, Inc., explains why community, customer loyalty and a supportive corporate culture matter to your organizations bottom line.
May 13, 2013
Ask anyone whos done a crunch: Strong abdominal muscles are critical to delivering the strength that our bodies need to perform many tasks and activities. Likewise, every brand or organization has a core group of true believers or enthusiasts that is its strength.
Apr 25, 2013
Reflections on the Coverage of the Sandy Hook Shootings
Apr 01, 2013
Networking knowledge: 4 new pros offer job tips for the graduating class
Mar 31, 2013
10 reasons why you should volunteer: Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month?
Mar 04, 2013
Creating news sense
Local Industry News
May 25, 2013
Pictures: Along with some revamped favorites, we've uncovered delectable new destinations in Ocean City and Delaware for haute cuisine, craft brews, deli sandwiches, burgers and more.
May 25, 2013
O's knock around Toronto lefty Nolin in his first major league start
A day after the Orioles sent one of their prized pitching prospects to the mound for his major league debut, the Blue Jays trotted out 23-year-old left-hander Sean Nolin fresh out of Double-A to make his first big league start on Friday night at Rogers Centre.
May 25, 2013
Rick Curl was sentenced this week to seven years in prison of teen he coached at his private club
The University of Maryland says it alerted the state attorney general nearly 25 years ago that the school's head swimming coach had acknowledged sexually abusing a girl at his private club, but he was not charged until last year.
May 25, 2013
Accused of beginning abortions with no doctor present
Accused of beginning abortions with no doctor present
May 24, 2013
Accounts in name of Michael Thomas claim to have posts from Baltimore jail
Corrections officials are investigating whether an inmate at the Baltimore City Detention Center has been using a contraband cellphone to post photos and updates on Facebook and Instagram online accounts.
May 25, 2013
Two people, including a child, were shot at 7 p.m. Friday in Baltimore's Cherry Hill neighborhood, police say
Two people, including a child, were shot at 7 p.m. Friday in Baltimore's Cherry Hill neighborhood, police say.