News

    Summit Award Announced

    A new award, The Summit Award, will be presented at this year’s Yankee Chapter PRSA annual meeting in June. The award is the second for the chapter, which also presents the Patrick Jackson Award annually, to recognize non public relations practitioners who successfully use public relations principles to benefit his or her organization and society.

    The Summit Award will recognize excellence in a specific area of focus, which will vary year-to-year, based on trends, behaviors, and new technologies in the public relations field.

    About YankeePRSA

    The Yankee Chapter is comprised of approximately 130 public relations professionals who work in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

    The Yankee Chapter meets every other month for professional development sessions and networking opportunities. Meetings feature seminars, prominent speakers, workshops and discussions on various topics and issues of interest to those who practice public relations.

    The sessions also provide the opportunity for professionals at all levels to improve and refresh their skills and to meet and converse with colleagues from throughout northern New England.

Programs

PD – March 18 – Effective Social Media Measurement: Uncover What Works

Teleseminar Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Host: Public Service of New Hampshire (780 North Commercial Street, Manchester) Katie Delahaye ...

Power Prism© 101: An Advocacy Framework Presented Especially for PR Professionals

Thursday, February 11, 2010 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Networking with hors d'oeurves and cash bar immediately ...

PD Reminder – Jan 12 – Brand or BE Branded

 Remember - The next Yankee Chapter professional development session, Brand or BE Branded, will be held Tuesday, January 12 from ...

Announcements

We’re on Facebook Now

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The Yankee Chapter PRSA can now be found on Facebook! Members and potential members are invited to become a Fan of our Page.
Members – become a Fan by 2/28 and you will be entered to win $45 to pay for your next Yankee PRSA local dues! Winner will be chosen randomly on [...]

LaRose is Chapter’s Newest APR

Congratulations to Elizabeth LaRose, of LaRose Marketing Communications, Peterborough, NH, the chapter’s newest accredited member.

Jobs

Graphic Designer (PT)

2/24/10 – Saint Anselm College is seeking a part time graphic designer to assist in the design and production of catalogs, booklets, and promotional materials such as flyers, ads, brochures, signage, exhibits, and/or displays consistent with the college image and brand, and in support of college admission, fundraising, marketing and other college initiatives.

Media Relations Manager

2/15/10 — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, one of the country’s most highly regarded academic medical centers, (Web: www.dhmc.org) is seeking an experienced communications professional to lead its media relations efforts.

Communication Director

2/8/10 — Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association is seeking a Communication Director who will develop and implement a proactive communication strategy, standards and practices that elicit the behavior, emotion and recognition of the agency’s mission and services…