September Membership Mixer!

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Event Start Date:
September 12, 2024		Event End Date:
September 12, 2024		Event Venue:
Manchester Distillery, 284 Willow Street, Manchester, NH

Please join us for drinks and fun at our September Membership Social at the Manchester Distillery.

WHEN:     Thursday, Sept. 12 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

WHERE:   Manchester Distillery, 284 Willow Street, Manchester, NH 03103

RSVP:        Please RSVP/Register no later than September 10

COST:       $10 PRSA members and non-members

 

REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND!

 

Event Questions?  Contact the event organizer Keri Pappalardo at keri.pappalardo@lbpa.com

SAVE THE DATE: Real World Mash-Up! (October 28, 2024)

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Event Start Date:
October 28, 2024		Event End Date:
October 28, 2024		Event Venue:
Gustafson Center, Southern New Hampshire University

Calling all students, recent grads, and PR professionals! Join us for the Yankee PRSA Real World Mash-Up — an event designed to get you ready for your first job or the next rung up the ladder.

What to expect:
The Real World Mash-Up offers a unique blend of learning, practical resources (like FREE headshots for students), and networking opportunities.

When & Where:
Monday, October 28, 2024
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Gustafson Center, Southern NH University

Who’s invited:
Students and professionals at all levels are welcome.

Event Highlights:

  • Panel Discussion: “Getting Hired in Today’s World”
    Facilitated by Jon Boroshok, APR
    Panelists:

    • Samantha Stone Boselli, Freelance Consultant
    • Hannah Costello, Account Executive, Wireside
    • Sarah Davis, Marketing Specialist, Dartmouth Health Children’s
    • Lauren Materia, Social Media Coordinator, New England Center for Children

 

  • Interactive Roundtable Discussions: Rotate among topics of interest, guided by industry experts.
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI): Dave Humphreys, Director of AI Integration, SNHU
    • Communication Measurement: Katie Paine, Measurement, Insights, and Analytics Consultant, Paine Publishing
    • Crisis Communication: Lauren Keane, VP of Communications, SNHU
    • Effective Presentation Skills: Stacey Smith, APR, Fellow PRSA, Senior Counsel, Jackson Jackson & Wagner
    • Maximizing Social Media and LinkedIn: Keri Pappalardo, Director of Marketing, Lavallee Brensinger Architects
    • Personal Branding: Mary Flowers, Consultant
  • Professional Headshots:
    Melissa Koren Wilson of Melissa Koren Photography and You’re a Big Deal Digital Marketing will be on hand to provide headshots — free for students and $50 for professionals.

Schedule:

  • 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Panel Discussion
  • 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Roundtable Discussions
  • 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Networking (Headshots available from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)

CHECK BACK FOR REGISTRATION LINK, COMING SOON!

Rebuilding Trust, Ethics, and Communications in an Age of Innovation

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Event Start Date:
September 25, 2024		Event End Date:
September 25, 2024		Event Venue:
Online

Now in its 24th year, the Edelman Trust Barometer is a global research study measuring trust in society. The 2024 report highlights broad gaps in the public’s trust in government leaders, business leaders, journalists, and technology companies. The findings serve as a wake-up call for business and policy leaders to better manage communications to regain and grow public trust and have implications for organizations of all sizes which serve customers and stakeholders.

REGISTER HERE!

Your Instructor: Drake Baer is Senior Vice President, Thought Leadership at the Edelman Trust Institute, where he guides the narrative development of research.   A former editor-at-large at Business Insider and senior writer at New York Magazine, Drake has authored two books, including Perception: How Our Bodies Shape Our Minds.

This PD session for the Yankee Chapter of PRSA for National Ethics Month is offered in collaboration with the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications.

Maine PR Council Annual Conference & Meeting

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Event Start Date:
November 8, 2024		Event End Date:
November 8, 2024		Event Venue:
TBD

SAVE THE DATE: November 8, 2024 for the next Maine PR Council Annual Conference, which will take place on the last Friday of October in the greater Portland area. The MPRC professional development committee is currently planning the theme and speakers for this conference. If you would like to propose a session topic, speaker, or venue for this event, please email your suggestions to info@meprcouncil.org. Otherwise, please check back here for more details soon. Thank you!

MORE INFO HERE

Venue:  TBD

Starts:   Fri, Nov 8, 2024, 8:00am EST

Ends:    Fri, Nov 8, 2024, 2:30pm EST

 

 

Maine PR Council: PR Power Hour with Peter Woolfolk

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Event Start Date:
September 17, 2024		Event End Date:
September 17, 2024		Event Venue:
Zoom

Let’s talk PR and podcasting! Join the Maine PR Council on Tuesday, September 17 from 12-1pm ET. We’ll be joined by guest speaker, Peter Woolfolk, founder of Communications Strategies, a Nashville-based public affairs and PR firm, and host of the award-winning Public Relations Review Podcast –ranked by Apple among the “top 1% of podcasts worldwide.”

REGISTER HERE

With listeners in 2,850+ cities in 147 countries around the world, Peter’s podcast offers valuable insights and expert content through practical discussions with public relations professionals, educators, vendors, and industry experts. The podcast has won a Parthenon Award from Nashville-PRSA and a GOLD Stevie Award from American Business Awards. The podcast is ranked among the “Best PR Podcasts” on multiple US sites. He was recently notified the podcast will receive a proclamation in late May from the Mayor of Nashville for its accomplishments.

Venue:  Zoom

Starts:   Tue Sep 17, 2024, 12:00pm EDT

Ends:    Tue Sep 17, 2024, 1:00pm EDT

Maine PR Council: Golden Arrow Awards and Fall Networking Event

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Event Start Date:
September 10, 2024		Event End Date:
September 10, 2024		Event Venue:
University of New England

Please join the Maine Public Relations Council as we gather for the annual Golden Arrow Awards ceremony. This will also serve as our fall networking event. We invite you to join us for food, drinks, socializing and celebrating!

The event will begin with a cocktail hour at 5 p.m. followed by the awards ceremony at 6 p.m. We encourage all members and communications professionals to attend. Heavy hors d oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available, cards accepted.

REGISTER NOW

Venue:   University of New England

Address: 716 Stevens AvePortland ME 04103, US

Starts:    Tue Sep 10 2024, 5:00pm EDT

Purposeful Partnerships: The Role of PR In Building Trust Among Collaborating Organizations

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Event Start Date:
August 15, 2024		Event End Date:
August 15, 2024		Event Venue:
Zoom

Teamwork makes the dream work! We all know the saying, but in today’s cluttered communications and nonstop marketing environments, collaboration with external partners and like-minded organizations is a fundamental necessity. As many businesses undergo post-pandemic ‘re-sets’ or try to engage or retain audiences, partnerships or collaborations can help like-minded organizations achieve success by sharing resources, elevating messages, and broadening markets. But in reality – how does that collaboration flow? How do you build positive relationships, set goals and execute actions? How efficient is it? Where does conflict resolution come in? And what does ‘success’ look like?

Join the Yankee Chapter of PRSA August 15 for a productive one-hour lunch and learn session exploring this topic with leaders who are forging collaborations or have implemented successful partnerships. Jill Kimball, APR and the Marketing Manager at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, will moderate the session. Learn more here:

REGISTER NOW: Purposeful Partnerships: The Role of PR In Building Trust Among Collaborating Organizations

 

 

Let’s Talk PR and Podcasting! 

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Event Start Date:
June 12, 2024		Event End Date:
June 12, 2024		Event Venue:
Zoom

Join the Maine PR Council on Wednesday June 12 from 12-1pm ET. We’ll be joined by guest speaker, Peter Woolfolk, founder of Communications Strategies, a Nashville-based public affairs and PR firm, and host of the award-winning Public Relations Review Podcast –ranked by Apple among the “top 1% of podcasts worldwide.”

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE

With listeners in 2,850+ cities in 147 countries around the world, Peter’s podcast offers valuable insights and expert content through practical discussions with public relations professionals, educators, vendors, and industry experts. The podcast has won a Parthenon Award from Nashville-PRSA and a GOLD Stevie Award from American Business Awards. The podcast is ranked among the “Best PR Podcasts” on multiple US sites. He was recently notified the podcast will receive a proclamation in late May from the Mayor of Nashville for its accomplishments.

During this session, Peter will discuss the development and growth of the Public Relations Review Podcast from its launch in 2019 to today. He’ll also reflect on some of his most memorable guest interviews, lessons learned, and strategies for leveraging podcast appearances for thought-leadership, followed by Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and gain actionable insights from one of the most respected voices in the public relations podcast space.

Registration is free for MPRC and PRSA members and students, and $10 for non-members. Reserve your seat for this virtual PR Power Hour with Peter Woolfolk!

AI for PR Tech-Talk: Pulse Software Demo with Co-founder Premila Rowles

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Event Start Date:
May 22, 2024		Event End Date:
May 22, 2024		Event Venue:

Is your media list out of date? How can AI help you discover who is actually writing in your market niche today?

Join the Maine PR Council at 12:00 noon on May 22nd for an exclusive look at a new AI-powered PR platform called Pulse, built by AI researchers from MIT. Our guest speaker is co-founder, Premila Rowles, who will demonstrate how to use Pulse to create targeted media lists and uncover important journalist insights that can increase the effectiveness of your pitches.

When asked why she founded the company, Premila said: “After noticing how outdated all the existing PR databases were and seeing account executives send hundreds of pitches at once –half of them ending up in sp@m– it struck me how crucial it is to reach the right reporters at the right time. That’s where our journey began. We created Pulse to simplify the pitching process and save hours on research by enabling PR teams to find the most influential reporters, bloggers, and podcasters as quickly as possible.”

This MPRC program is a free event that will start with introductions and a 20-minute interactive demonstration (bring your keywords and she’ll put them in action) followed by Q&A. Attendees will receive a one-week demo link to try Pulse for free. So bring your lunch, bring your keywords and topic ideas, and learn how Pulse works so you can try it yourself and create dynamic lists of your own!

Register here:  https://meprcouncil.org/event-calendar/#!event/2024/5/22/ai-for-pr-tech-talk-series-pulse-software-demo-with-co-founder-premila-rowles

Maine PR Council Mixer & Social at Maine Beer Company

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Event Start Date:
May 8, 2024		Event End Date:
May 8, 2024		Event Venue:
Maine Beer Company, Freeport, ME

Join MPRC members, board members, and colleagues for our first in-person mixer and networking event of the year on Wednesday, May 8th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Maine Beer Company in Freeport. Known for its commitment to the environment, sustainability, and social responsibility, (and great beer!), a representative from Maine Beer Company will share insights about the company’s purpose of “Doing Good Through Great Beer.” 

Whether you want to expand your professional network or enjoy an inspiring evening with MPRC members, friends, and Maine Beer Company representatives and employees, stop by between 5:00 and 7:00 and join in the fun! Please register in advance to help us with headcount. Thank you.

Event Details:

  • Date & Time: Wednesday, May 8th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM
  • Location: Maine Beer Company, 525 US Route 1, Freeport, ME
  • Cost: Free for MPRC members and students; $10 for non-members and guests.
  • Agenda: Networking followed by brief remarks from our host at Maine Beer Company.

 

REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND!