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Deadline approaches for 2007 Diamond Awards
September 4, 2007
The East Central District of PRSA is recognizing shining examples of public relations campaigns and tactics through its 30th annual awards competition.

The Diamond Awards competition is open to any public relations professional, including members of the 15 chapters in the East Central District or any nonmember whose place of business was within the district boundaries.

The 2007 competition is proudly hosted by the West Virginia Chapter of PRSA, and the East ...
PRSA Mentor Volunteers
April 27, 2007
One of PRSA Pittsburgh's initiatives for 2007 is to create an informational interview network for young professionals. If you would like to be one of these coaches, please contact Lori Lecker, lori.lecker@bipc.com, or Michelle Faist, michelle.faist@delmonte.com.

If you are a PRSA member with less than five years of experience or are a junior or senior in college, please take advantage of our network by contacting one of these volunteers directly.

Katie ...
A Message from Our President
April 6, 2007
Hello –

In the first quarter of my presidency, I’ve spoken publicly about what I, and the PRSA Pittsburgh board, hope to accomplish in 2007. Our areas of focus this year will be programming and membership, as the two are clearly entwined. Programming is a key benefit of membership. When done right, our programs can entertain, educate, and offer us the opportunity to network with our peers.

For many of us, ...
A New Way of Thinking: March PRSA Event Highlights Business to Business (B2B) Marketing
April 6, 2007
Gone are the days of business as usual. Competition has heightened, niches have emerged and business resources have been reduced in response to economic conditions. As a result, companies are losing market share, profit margins are declining and there is increasing demand for critical B2B marketing data, research and strategy.

On March 30, Katie McSorley, National B2B Practice Leader and Executive Vice President for Euro RSCG Magnet, and Lesley Sillaman, Account Executive for Euro ...
More than 250 Attendees Enjoy PRSA Pittsburgh's Renaissance Awards
April 6, 2007

On January 25, 2007, more than 250 area PR and marketing practitioners gathered at the Omni William Penn Hotel's Grand Ballroom for the 2007 Renaissance Awards. The event, hosted by radio personality Shelley Duffy, was one of the biggest in Chapter history. The awards event recognizes Pittsburgh's leading communications and public relations talents from agencies and from for-profit and not-for-profit organizations for work completed during the 2006 calendar ...
Helping Out in a Disaster
March 14, 2007
When a disaster strikes, the American Red Cross helps people who at their most vulnerable. During these times, we need volunteers who are skilled at media relations to help relay important messages to the public. The American Red Cross is building a cadre of public relations professionals who can respond to regional and national disasters, and we ask you to consider contributing your talents. If a hurricane, tornado, flood, fire or other large disaster strikes, you ...
Pittsburgh Public Relations Society of America Announces 2007 Renaissance Awards Winners
January 26, 2007
Pittsburgh – January 26, 2007 – The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America yesterday honored the region’s most inspired and effective public relations campaigns, as well as its most admired communicators, during the 2007 Renaissance Awards.

Held at the Omni William Penn Hotel, the Renaissance Awards were emceed by radio personality Shelley Duffy and attended by leading communications and public relations professionals from agencies and from for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
'Ethics of Being Genuine' a Success
October 26, 2006
On September 22, PRSA Pittsburgh presented "The Ethics of Being Genuine: How Well Are We Doing?" The panel discussion drew nearly 100 attendees, ranging from students to senior practitioners in the public relations field.

On the panel were Dennis Roddy, a columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Madelyn "Maddy" Ross, associate vice chancellor for national media relations at the University of Pittsburgh; and Bryan Iams, director of Burson-Marstellar's Pittsburgh office. Moderating the panel was Andy ...
2006 PRSA Holiday Challenge
October 25, 2006
PR Grants Available for Non-Profit Organizations
October 17, 2006
Help KEYS Preserve Historic Resource for Pittsburgh Women
October 2, 2006
Pittsburgh Chapter of PRSA Supports Carnegie Mellon Academy of Lifelong Learning
August 21, 2006
PRSA Honors 15 Members as Fellows; Consider Applying for 2007
August 21, 2006
Request for Proposal for the Chapter’s Renaissance Awards
July 21, 2006
A Message From Our President
July 12, 2006
Judith Cushman, PRSA, launches senior communication blog
March 29, 2006
A Letter from the President
March 10, 2006
Tuning in to Television News Trends
March 10, 2006
KDKA's Keith Jones hosts PRSA-Pittsburgh Renaissance Awards
March 10, 2006
Presidential Prowess: A Message From Our President
December 22, 2005
Programming Précis I: The 2005 Holiday Challenge Reveals the Plan to Bring Santa out of Retirement
December 22, 2005
Programming Précis II
December 22, 2005
A Day In The Life Of...
December 22, 2005
Public Relations Grants for Non-Profit Organizations
November 9, 2005
Presidential Prowess - A Message From Our President
October 31, 2005
Programming Précis I: PR Ethics: Standing Firm in a Shifting Communications Landscape
October 31, 2005
Membership Update: PRSA Member Celebrates 35 Years; Reflects on Organization’s Value; Encourages Involvement
October 31, 2005
Call for PR Professionals
October 31, 2005
PRSA 2005 Holiday Challenge
October 31, 2005
A Day In The Life Of...
October 31, 2005
Presidential Prowess: A Message From Our President
August 19, 2005
Programming Précis I: Learn How PNC Park Won the Bid to Host the 2006 All-Star Game – And See the Buccos take on the Cardinals!
August 19, 2005
Membership Update: New PRSA Members Offer Fresh Perspective and Renewed Energy to Pittsburgh Chapter
August 19, 2005
New Professionals Affinity Group is Seeking Mentors
August 19, 2005
PRSA and Amazon Team Up to Deliver Public Relations Publications
August 19, 2005
Bob O’Gara Leads PRSSA with a Professional Edge
August 19, 2005
A Day In The Life Of...
August 19, 2005
Give Yourself a Bonus In July & August and Save $20
July 29, 2005
Presidential Prowess - A Message From Our President
June 17, 2005
Programming Précis I - Brand Delight: A Paradigm Shift for Success in a Commoditized World
June 17, 2005
A Day in the Life of...
June 17, 2005
Membership Update: Now is the Time to Let Your Career Bloom
June 17, 2005
PRSSA Update: Adding Chapters and Going Strong!
June 17, 2005
Presidential Prowess - A Message From Our President
April 22, 2005
Programming Précis I – PR Secrets Revealed at PRSA Professional Development Day
April 22, 2005
Programming Précis II – Learn the 10 Commandments of Brand Delight from marketing guru Allan Gorman
April 22, 2005
A Day in the Life of...
April 22, 2005
Membership Update: PRSA - Something for Everyone
April 22, 2005
Lend Your Opinion: Career Transitions for Journalists
April 22, 2005
Looking for a Few Good Men and Women...
April 22, 2005
Caring is Sharing - National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) of Greater Pittsburgh
April 22, 2005
Presidential Prowess - A Message from Our President
February 21, 2005
2005 Board of Directors
February 21, 2005
Programming Précis - PRSA Professional Development Day
February 21, 2005
Membership Update: Am I Getting the Most from My PRSA Membership?
February 21, 2005
And The Winner Is...2005 Renaissance Recap
February 21, 2005
Get Involved: Call for Volunteers
February 21, 2005
A Day in the Life of...
February 21, 2005
Presidential Prowess - A Message from Our President
November 9, 2004
Programming Précis - Ethics, Public Relations and the Corner Office With Dr. Ronald Arnett
November 9, 2004
Programming Précis II - Political Media Panel
November 9, 2004
A Day in the Life of…
November 9, 2004
Caring is Sharing – Public Service Program with the Alzheimer’s Association
November 9, 2004
On the Horizon – C² is Back
November 9, 2004
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Renaissance Awards Information
November 9, 2004
Renaissance Awards Entry Offer
November 9, 2004
Renaissance Awards Program Advertisements
November 9, 2004
Programming Précis - Ethics in Communications Luncheon
September 1, 2004
A Day in the Life of...
September 1, 2004
Caring is Sharing - An Update on the Public Service Program with the Alzheimer's Association
September 1, 2004
On the Horizon - PRSA New Professional Event Overview
September 1, 2004
Members Only - Updating Your Member Profile
September 1, 2004
Those Three Essential Letters - APR Update
September 1, 2004
National Know-How - The Seven Keys to Success in PR
September 1, 2004
Presidential Prowess - A Note From Our President, Ann Fisher
July 2, 2004
Programming Précis – Dr. Calvin Troup’s presentation of Technology and the Evolution of the Public Relations Professional
July 2, 2004
A Day in the Life of…
July 2, 2004
Caring is Sharing – Public Service Program with the Alzheimer’s Association
July 2, 2004
On the Horizon – PRSA New Professional Event
July 2, 2004
Movin’ on Up – Search for 2005 National Leadership
July 2, 2004
The Sites – Interesting websites with useful content
July 2, 2004
Those Three Essential Letters - APR information
July 2, 2004
Programming Précis: The Carnegie Museum and Ketchum PR Discuss the Successful DinoMite Days Campaign
May 1, 2004
A Day in the Life of…Elmore Lockley
May 1, 2004
On the Horizon - C² Update
May 1, 2004
The Sites
May 1, 2004
Media Minutes
May 1, 2004
Those Three Essential Letters
May 1, 2004
Presidential Prowess: A Note From Ann Fisher, President of PRSA-Pittsburgh
March 1, 2004
Programming Précis: Panelists Discuss Communication Issues Faced When National Terror Levels Change
March 1, 2004
A day in the life…
March 1, 2004
On the Horizon - Pittsburgh’s Educational Consortium, C²
March 1, 2004
National Know-How – “Yes, You Can Make Your News Release Creative”
March 1, 2004
Media Minutes
March 1, 2004
Those Three Essential Letters
March 1, 2004
2004 PRSA-Pittsburgh Chapter Board of Directors
January 9, 2004
Colorado State University Seeks Applicants for an M.S. in Communication Management
January 9, 2004
Edinboro University Receives PRSSA Charter
January 9, 2004
Print Journalism Panel Discussion Scheduled for January
January 9, 2004
2003 Service Awards Honor Local Members
January 9, 2004
Pittsburgh Public Relations Society of America Announces 2003 Renaissance Awards Winners
December 1, 2003
Fajt Talks Powerball, Gambling, and Balanced Budgets with PRSA Pittsburgh
November 5, 2003
Lukaszewski Shares Secrets of a Successful PR Strategist
October 15, 2003
National News – September Update
October 15, 2003
President’s Viewpoint
October 15, 2003
PRSA President-Elect Ann Fisher Profile
July 16, 2003
National News Update -- July
July 16, 2003
Messenger Liability and its Impact on PR Practitioners
July 16, 2003
National News -- June Update
June 17, 2003
Tips and Trends From Pittsburgh Press
June 17, 2003
President's Welcome Letter
April 15, 2003
Bob O'Gara Profile
April 13, 2003
Upcoming Events
September 16, 2008
October 21, 2008
November 18, 2008
December 16, 2008
NEW! Volunteer Opportunities
Awards and Honors
List of Awards Winners
Posted: April 10, 2005

September 8, 2005
East Central District Diamond Awards: Call for Entries
May 2, 2005
Have You Won an Award? PRSA Wants to Know!
Meeting Minutes
May, 27 2008
April, 15 2008
March, 18 2008
February, 19 2008
January, 15 2008