Messages about the importance of learning practices, principles and vernacular through involvement with PRSA and the APR exam were delivered in-person by Elyse Hammett, APR, Fellow PRSA; Chapter President Caroline Huston; and Chapter Administrator Victoria Stanton when they visited Athens on March 28. During the visit to the University of Georgia, Hammett delivered a guest […]
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After the Cap Drops: 3 Ways to Accelerate Career Growth Post-College
If you are a recent graduate still searching to find a job in your industry, you are not alone. Many college seniors do not have a job offer when they graduate and it can take anywhere from 6-12 months to get your foot in the door. Instead, many opt for full or part-time employment outside […]
Membership Focus: Access to Experts – Ask Us Anything
If you need help getting unstuck from a thorny communications challenge, you don’t have to look much further than the Chapter’s membership directory. Access to PR pros is one of the most valuable benefits of Chapter membership. And it continues to expand. “Ask Us Anything” was initially launched by the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee […]
Welcome letter from President Caroline
Happy New Year! The beginning of another trip around the sun always brings a certain level of excitement, renewal and motivation. For me, this new year also brings gratitude and a sense of responsibility to you — the members of PRSA Georgia, the BEST Chapter there is. It goes without saying that the last three […]
Expanding and Building our Connections
Expanding and Building our Connections As We Celebrate Successes in 2022 For many of us, 2022 brought fresh opportunities to connect and celebrate the everyday successes in our professional lives. PRSA Georgia serves as a consistent touchpoint for PR pros, even as we continue to navigate the “when” and “where” of our work, whether it’s […]
Event Recap: B2B is the Bomb
In September, the Chapter held an in-person panel at Arketi headquarters, featuring five B2B industry communication pros who shared their experiences and why they love their communication careers in B2B, moderated by Arketi Senior Account Executive, Elizabeth Edel. Problem solving, holistic storytelling, creativity and constant learning were among the top reasons that this group of […]
Membership Benefits: Focus on Government Communicators
All PR pros face challenges in their daily roles. However, working in the public sector, particularly within local or state government, brings unique challenges of balancing internal communications with leadership and staff, appropriate responsiveness to elected officials, and engagement and education of residents and community members – all with high expectations. And usually with a […]
Say Hello Again to Agency Tours, Fingers Crossed
The average office occupancy rate has leveled off as hybrid work arrangements are widely being adopted across corporate America— highly flexible and evolving work patterns that allow workers to have a big say in how often, when or even whether they do any in-person office work. However, the vast majority of universities are returning to […]
2023 Georgia Chapter Leadership: Open for Nominations
The Nominating Committee will meet in July to select nominees for all open Georgia Chapter Officers, Board of Directors and Assembly Delegate positions for 2023. Members can recommend active Georgia Chapter members for consideration: anyone who has been engaged in Chapter activities and served in leadership roles on committees. Please familiarize yourself with our volunteer […]
#RoadtoAPR: My journey towards my Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)
By: Ronnika A. McFall, MBA, APR My passion for public relations and communications drives me to want to take the field as seriously as I possibly can. Our specialization is unique, welcoming, and misunderstood at times by people outside of our area of expertise who may need our services. Receiving my accreditation has separated me […]