No news is not good news… In an era dominated by a seemingly constant flow of grim news, news fatigue is becoming recognized as a serious concern, even a health risk. Around-the-clock reports of the pandemic, political upheaval, climate change, and other […]
In November, we hosted an event about AR, VR, TikTok and Facebook messenger chatbots. For this February event, we’ll do a deeper dive into the analytics side: what ROI looks like today and how analytics can support the case for […]
The opportunity To apply for a mock opportunity (or two!) to receive actionable feedback on your resume and cover letter. This opportunity is open to all students; however, CPRS Edmonton Student Members will also have the opportunity for a virtual […]
How communications professional can apply technology to improve work efficiency Heather MahJanuary 24, 2021 In recent years, technology has taken an even more prominent role in our lives as we all made the transition from working together in an office […]
The political events of early January 2021 are a sharp reminder of the power of communication, whatever its motivation, and our ethical responsibility as practitioners. Character and competence matter and the guiding principles of public relations and communications management outlined […]
Convene with our community to get to know like-minded individuals and reconnect with old friends. Chat about your goals and plans for the new year, and bond over tales from the 2020 dumpster fire that we leave behind. This informal […]
December 20, 2020Heather Mah Without a doubt, COVID-19 has impacted our new decade with uncertainty, leaving many non-profits to seek alternate solutions to fundraise for their programs. During the first phase of the pandemic in the summer, there were reports […]
The technology and tools available to communicators is constantly evolving. In November, we welcomed a panel of speakers to talk about TikTok, chat marketing and augmented reality/virtual reality. Following the webinar, volunteers Deanna Kibap, Daniel Purcell and Heather Mah curated […]
As I pen this final message of 2020, two Edmonton-connected Nobel Prize recipients provide a wonderful reminder of how purpose pulls and shapes our life. University of Alberta scientist Dr. Michael Houghton, together with Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, has led the […]
December 13, 2020Heather Mah The upcoming Christmas holiday means that Brandie Howey and her communication team at the Salvation Army have started the launch of their annual charity drive events. Brandie is the divisional manager of marketing and communications at […]