On November 8, CPRS Edmonton hosted a full day PD workshop with Mark Ragan, Publisher and CEO of Ragan Communications, Inc. Mark shared and demonstrated the principles of brand journalism including how to write like reporter, think like publisher and […]
I was joking the other day with Melissa Pennell, the VP of the CPRS Board, about how common it is for people to talk about how busy they are. It is almost a competition to show how busy you are […]
On October 21, CPRS Edmonton hosted an engaging panel discussion with Dan VanKeeken, vice-president for institutional advancement at The King’s University and Kimberly Uniat, associate director of marketing and communications from the Office of the Registrar at the University of […]
If you could offer one piece of advice to help someone get ahead in their career, what would it be? Who they need to get to know professionally in order to build their network for future job opportunities? How do they break into the […]
It feels like yesterday when I was a brand new PR Student attending CPRS events in Calgary and trying to network! I can remember how incredibly awkward I felt balancing a wine glass and an appi while trying to shake […]
When I first entered the Public Relations and Advertising program at Lethbridge Community College at the ripe age of 19 years old – I would have been surprised to think I would one day take on a leadership role as […]
On May 27, CPRS Edmonton held its AGM along with its last PD luncheon before the summer hiatus. During the PD portion, Karina Crooks, Principal of Vivid Shift, gave an insightful and thought-provoking presentation on the impact PR professionals can have […]
Professional associations make a real difference. If there’s one key message I’d like to leave as I step down as president for CPRS Edmonton at the end of this month, it is this: It makes a difference whether you belong […]
Guest blog post by Richard Liebrecht Edmontonians who don’t mind paying an extra $10 for lunch are free to attend our professional development luncheons. Anyone can come to a mixer for even less, sometimes free. Membership isn’t required, and the savings […]
Established in 1962, the awards salute outstanding public relations campaigns, internal and external programs and tactics, and the dedication and contribution of public relations professionals like you. These awards are exclusive to CPRS members and are a tremendous source for […]