
PRSA Maryland and Central Chesapeake chapters complete merger
Members of the Public Relations Society of America Maryland and Central Chesapeake chapters have finalized a merger to unite as PRSA Maryland Chesapeake. According to a release, “the goal of
Karen Finney to Keynote WWPR’s 37th Woman of the Year Celebration and Join Ashley Allison for Fireside Chat
CNN political commentator and veteran communications strategist Karen Finney will be the keynote speaker at the Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) 37th Woman…

Fred Garcia on what it really takes to become a trusted advisor
By Fay Shapiro Editor’s Note: In the first of a two-part CommPRO conversation, Helio Fred Garcia reflects on his 43-year relationship…

From the Web to AI: Larry Weber’s Four‑Decade PR Legacy and Why Storytelling Works
By Issac Morgan It takes vision not only to create groundbreaking technology, but also to help the world understand it. Building credibility, positive public…

Public Relations Specialists among most threatened by AI, states new study
A new study measuring the use of generative artificial intelligence in different professions has just gone public, and its main message to people working…

Associated Press releases updated AP Stylebook
The Associated Press Stylebook’s 58th edition hit bookstores and e-shops this spring, states an E&P post, “with a new round…

The Public Relations Collective launches nationwide PR alliance
The Public Relations Collective has announced its official launch as a nationwide alliance of senior-level public relations and communications professionals who built their…

WWPR names finalists for 38th Annual Woman of the Year Award
Washington Women in Public Relations named three finalists for its 38th Annual Woman of the Year Award: Dr. Sheila Brooks, Founder, President and CEO,…

Capitol Communicators: Profile of Charmaine Riley, Director of Communications, American Beverage, and President, Washington Women in Public Relations
Capitol Communicators is a profile series spotlighting the people shaping advertising, digital, marketing and public relations in the Mid-Atlantic. This profile features Charmaine…

WWPR announces 2026 Emerging Leaders Awards honorees
Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), announced its 2026 class of Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs) honorees. Now in its 16th year, the ELAs recognizes…

Study finds 94% of local TV news producers open to being pitched for stories
A record 94% of local TV news producers are open to being pitched for stories by PR people representing brands and non-profits, states…

The Trust Stack: AI, narrative authority and content authentication breakfast roundtable set for June 9
Generative AI has made it easier to create deepfakes and shadow content, while at the same time AI-discovery is increasingly important to what…

Inside the Newsroom: What Journalists Really Look for in Press Releases
This article was originally published by Newsmatics and is reprinted here with permission. By Issac Morgan Editors and reporters share tips on getting media…

WWPR announces Emerging Leaders Awards finalists
Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) announced finalists for its 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs). “The Emerging Leaders Awards continues to lift up…

Shonali Burke named chief of marketing and strategic communications of League of Women Voters
League of Women Voters named Shonali Burke as chief of marketing and strategic communications. With more than 20 years’ experience in data-forward, outcome-…

