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Join us for our first CPRS National fall webinar in collaboration with Leger, our national partner, on how to reach Quebecers and succeed in Quebec. The webinar will be held virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, October 5th, at 12 pm ET […]
Job postings often list “membership with [insert professional membership organization here] considered an asset”. But what does it mean to have an employee participate in a professional communications organization, and why should employers care? When we think about professional membership, […]
Friends who get it. Advice. Leadership opportunities. Accolades. Advocating for the public good. Expanding your network. You sought CPRS Edmonton out for a reason. I’ve been a CPRS member for more than a decade, but I believe paying an annual […]
With this month’s focus on ethics in communications and public relations, we’ve rounded up a few articles that tackle this topic head-on, and offer great perspectives. Forbes dives into how to Champion Truth and Transparency over Embellishments in PR. The […]
by Jacqueline Biollo, MBA, ICD.D I wasn’t looking for a mentor, per se, but my professional journey is paved from inspiration and confidence building opportunities that changed how I perceive the world around me, and how the values of leadership, […]
It’s something I asked myself repeatedly five years ago, when considering whether it was the time to complete the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) process. Had I been working in public relations for a few years? Yes. Had I been taking on progressively complex project work? Yes. Did both my work and home situation allow the time needed to prepare and study? (mostly) Yes.
by Michele Fowler This month’s feature article is by the Digital School of Marketing and it explores the concept of cross-cultural communication in PR. There’s a particularly great video embedded halfway through the article that we recommend watching too! Cross-cultural […]
New year, new board, new projects. Following our typical summer hiatus, the 2021 – 2022 CPRS Edmonton chapter board connected in September to discuss our upcoming year. I’m excited to share that we have an energetic and enthusiastic team focused […]
As we enter a new board year, I extend my gratitude to Lyn Brown for her leadership of the Edmonton chapter over the past few years, and her mentorship to me directly. With her guidance, we’ve been able to reassess […]
Despite a pandemic and moving our programming to an entirely virtual environment for the 2020-21 board year, the past 12 months were a huge success. Between free programming for members and being able to attend from the comfort of your […]