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With more than 100 members, the Akron Area Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America represents a group of diverse, professional communicators from corporate, healthcare, non-profit, agency, media, and academic realms.
To find out more about membership in our dynamic, fun and growing Akron Area PRSA Chapter, contact Shelly Haugh, Director of Membership 2010, 330-438-7911, srhaugh2@aep.com. Or, visit http://www.prsa.org/membership/index.html. PRSA Membership offers many benefits including professional networking, continued education, expanded career opportunities, and an opportunity to make a measurable contribution to our field through personal involvement. We welcome you!
February Membership Promotion!
Join Akron PRSA in February and waive the $65 initiation fees! This is the biggest and best savings of the year! Why not join now and begin experiencing the many benefits membership provides.
Join Online with promotion code FEB2010. This offer may not be combined with other offers. Associate members may not apply. http://www.prsa.org/JoinUs/index.html |
| Chapter Sponsorships |
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| Sponsorship of the Akron Area Chapter of PRSA offers many benefits including promotion via the PRSA Akron web site, participation in our special programming, recognition at our events, opportunities for networking, special gifts and much more. In addition, our sponsors at every level feel good knowing that a portion of every sponsorship investment goes to support our Scholarship Fund....[more] |
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| New to the Board |
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| The Akron Area PRSA Chapter welcomes to the Board new Programming Directors Denise Henry, Sarah Lane and Edward M. Metzinger.
Denise Henry
As a public relations representative for The University of Akron, Denise promotes the University's science, technology, engineering and mathematics news.
Prior to joining UA in 2008, Denise served as the editor of Akron Life & Leisure mag...[more] |
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| What is Advocacy? |
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| By David Meeker, APR, Fellow PRSA
Advocacy Chair
Here's what PRSA National says about Advocacy:
"Advocacy at PRSA is a broad-based public affairs program for members and the profession. PRSA researches, tracks and speaks out on current issues impacting your professional practice, principles and reputation. Monitoring legislative, regulatory and public policy issues, Advocacy als...[more] |
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| Navigating Through the Changing Media Landscape - A Panel Discussion Among Media Experts |
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| How has news delivery changed in recent years? How are traditional media outlets innovating in order to survive amid industry changes? How can social and traditional media co-exist? How can public relations experts best work with today’s journalists?
Media experts from our region’s leading newspaper, magazine, radio and television organizations will share their insight and discuss...[more] |
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| Enhancing Your Job as a Public Relations Professional |
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| By Tom Duke, APR, Fellow PRSA
President, Akron Area PRSA
When members of the Akron Area PRSA review 2009, including the meetings and the various accomplishments of the chapter and its members, we have to reflect with a feeling of pride.
Last year was a disaster for many, with 10 percent unemployment in Northeast Ohio and our chapter’s geographic coverage area. Money was tight...[more] |
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| Hennes Paynter and Stevens Baron Win at PRSA Cleveland Rocks Awards |
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| Hennes Paynter Communications and Stevens Baron Communications Win “Best of Show” at the 2009 Public Relations Society of America Cleveland Rocks Awards Luncheon
Cleveland OH – Hennes Paynter Communications and Stevens Baron Communications won the coveted “Best of Show” award at the Greater Cleveland Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) annual Cleveland Rocks Awa...[more] |
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| A Look at the Future for Akron PRSA |
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| by Tom Duke, APR, Fellow PRSA, 2010 President
As we close out 2009 we should review in our minds the successful year that Akron Area PRSA had. We have what appears to be an all-time high in members, with 112 (we were one of the few chapters in the country to increase our membership), we were successful in planning and executing some blockbuster programs, we started a successful spon...[more] |
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| Akron Chapter Earns Recognition in 2009 |
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| Our chapter has received special recognition from National PRSA Member Services for the Greatest Growth in 2008. In our member size category (Medium, 100-199) we were among the top three! We are working hard to add value to your Chapter Membership.
The East Central District of PRSA has announced the winners in the 2009 Chapter Excellence competition. This year, there were four winn...[more] |
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| Membership – Year in Review |
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| by: Tracy Teuscher, tracy@thebuzzmaker.com
As Director of Membership for 2009, I want to express my sincere thanks to the Chapter for giving me an opportunity to serve our profession and our members in this important role. Not only have we maintained consistent growth in our Chapter, we have seen increased involvement from our membership, and have been recognized for our progress in ...[more] |
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| Sponsorship – A Year in Review |
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| by: Tracy Teuscher, tracy@thebuzzmaker.com
This year, I worked closely with the Board to create and introduce and new five-tier Sponsorship Program for our Members in celebration of our Ruby Anniversary Year. This new program generated almost $1,000 dollars for our Scholarship Program, and will be enhanced with additional benefits in 2010, so watch for Sponsorship news. We want to e...[more] |
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| Navigating Through the Changing Media Landscape |
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| Thursday, January 14, 201011:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. luncheon and panel discussion
University of AkronThe Martin Center105 Fir Hill, Akron
Featuring guest panelists:
Ed Esposito, news director, 1590 WAKR, 97.5 WONE, 94.9 WQMX and AkronNewsNow.com
Todd Franko, editor, The Vindicator, Youngstown
Kristin Lindsey, managing editor, Akron Life & Leisure magazine
Eric Mansfield, co-anchor...[more] |
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| We are now LIVE on Facebook! |
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| by Gretchen Fri, APRVice President, gretchen.fri@infocision.com
As the Akron Area PRSA Chapter kicks off our 40th anniversary, what better way to spread the word about our growing chapter than to get with the times and launch our chapter Facebook page.
This versatile, interactive site compliments our chapter website and allows us to post pictures and videos from our monthly events,...[more] |
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| Take Advantage of the PRSA JobCenter! |
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| The PRSA Public Relations and Communications JobCenter is the most targeted community of public relations and communications professionals. The JobCenter has recently been updated to help better serve users through added features, ease of use, industry related content, special discounted prices and much more.
If you're looking for a job, or if you're an employer looking to post a...[more] |
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