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Practitioners who have successfully completed PRSA’s voluntary Accreditation program have said it’s added to their PR knowledge base, made them more credible in the field and enhanced their desire to continue practicing and studying public relations. The letters APR are proof that you have demonstrated broad knowledge, experience and professional judgment in the public relations field. Want to learn more about earning the APR? Join us for this free webinar: https://lnkd.in/gVNEuWzu

Hello PR and Communications Pros! Did you know that the average human attention span is only about 9 seconds? It's crucial that you engage and hold your audience's attention with strategic storytelling that leaves a lasting impression! Check out the latest article in the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Strategies and Tactics issue: "Don't Wear Out Your Welcome!" for great tips on making a big impact without losing your audience. Find it here: https://lnkd.in/gAx_Md5Y Don't forget, you still have time to join us for PRSA's upcoming webinar on Tuesday, June 25th, to delve deeper into the power of "Brevity" in storytelling. It's FREE for members! Register now to discover how to add a captivating "Spark" to your narratives. See you there! 😊 Register here: https://bit.ly/3VWNwfC #brevitystorytelling #bettercomms

Happy Juneteenth! Congratulations to Twin Cities-based and 3-time Grammy Award-winning SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS CHOIR, celebrating 53 years of culturally conscious music. Join in the spirit of this holiday with Gary Hines and the 2024 theme, focusing on "We Are the Noise - The Echoes of our Ancestors." Thank you Gary! Always a blessing to hear and share your insights! 😊 "We must remember it's not my America or your America. It's OUR America." - Michelle Obama. Check out my chat with Gary: https://lnkd.in/g5BqR6_m Listen to the song "Juneteenth Celebration": [Link](https://lnkd.in/gD2cH_nD). Experience "The Drum": [Link to the song](https://lnkd.in/gX4s_2zZ). #Juneteenthcelebration #TheDrum #SoundsofBlackness #Echoesofourancestors

Hello PR Pros! The PRSA has a great webinar coming up on Tuesday June 25th! Join us and find out how Brevity will Spark your Storytelling. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gkscHR6R

Hello PR Pros! The PRSA has a great webinar coming up on Thursday June 20th! Join us and find out and learn how you'll take your career to the next level! Register today! https://lnkd.in/gVjUGywG

Kelli Williams believes her purpose on this earth is to create opportunities to grow and achieve more for the next generation — and she is actively walking in her purpose as the Chief Executive Officer at The BrandLab, a nonprofit on a mission to change the face and the voice of the marketing & advertising profession. Kelli has a passion for individual and group development and has proudly taught, mentored and motivated teams for over 20 years while working inside marketing agencies and corporate environments, as an independent consultant and now as a nonprofit leader. In every iteration of her career, Kelli has led with a passion for driving organizational success through people and strategic development. Join Kelli as she moderates the June 20th Career Coffee discussion with fellow PR pros on diversifying your network. Register today: https://lnkd.in/dcS9vXw7

Jennifer Abbey is the former Director of Project Management for Carmichael Lynch, the agency she called home from 2005 to 2022. For the past two years she has served as the program manager for Take Flight: An Inclusive Communications Career Exploration, a direct-access learning program designed for college juniors and seniors interested in the practice of marketing and communications in the Twin Cities area. Jen is also a member of the leadership team for Shared Harvest Co-op, a start-up community-owned grocery store focused on increasing access to fresh, healthy and locally produced food in Elgin, Illinois. Join Jen and fellow speakers for next week's Career Coffee to expand your horizons and connect with professionals from various backgrounds. Free for members and students: https://lnkd.in/dcS9vXw7

Are you APR Curious? Have you wondered what is involved in earning those three letters after your name? If you have been thinking about joining the ranks of thousands of practitioners across the United States who have earned their Accreditation in Public Relations (APR), the time is now to learn more! RSVP for our free webinar: https://lnkd.in/g9HmwXTz

Hamy Huynh's passion for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) led her to her current role as Talent Acquisition & DEI Manager at Colle McVoy, a full-service creative agency under the Stagwell network. In this role, Hamy leads the Inclusion Council employee resource group, oversees Colle McVoy’s DEIB initiatives and champions change for a better future in the advertising industry by hiring and elevating representative talent.     Join Hamy and fellow speakers at our June 20th Career Coffee to discuss how to diversify your network: https://lnkd.in/dcS9vXw7