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Statement: PRSA Opposes SOPA and PIPA Bills

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Public Relations Society of America today released the following statement regarding its position on the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA):

“We respect the protection of a company’s or individual’s intellectual property rights, while also firmly believing in the freedom of expression and the continuation of an open and unrestricted Internet. As such, we oppose the   Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA). It is the opinion of PRSA that SOPA and PIPA, as currently written, overreach, threatening the innovation and development of the Internet."

Facebook’s Caryn Marooney and Former World Economic Forum Digital Head Matthias Lüfkens to Keynote at The PRSA 2012 Digital Impact Conference

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

The former journalist who brought the World Economic Forum (WEF) to the social Web, and the co-founder of one of Silicon Valley’s premier technology communications firms, OutCast Agency, will lend their expertise to The Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) 2012 Digital Impact Conference. Matthias Lüfkens, Burson-Marsteller’s EMEA managing director of digital, and Caryn Marooney, Facebook’s director of technology communications, will deliver keynote addresses at one of the public relations industry’s leading digital conferences. The Digital Impact Conference will be held in New York City April 2–3, and will focus on the interplay of influence and persuasion in the digital world.

PRSA Seeks Thought Leaders to Present at 2012 International Conference in San Francisco

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is seeking industry leaders to showcase compelling, resourceful and insightful presentations at the 2012 International Conference. Thought leaders are invited to share their theories, ideas, research and results with thousands of mid- and senior-level public relations professionals by submitting presentation proposals to PRSA by Feb. 17, 2012.

PRSA Accepting Entries for Industry’s Most Distinguished Honor, the Silver Anvil Award

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is accepting entries for the public relations profession’s most distinguished honor, the Silver Anvil Award. Following in the footsteps of Text4Baby, U.S. Air Force, Northern Illinois University and Little Caesar Enterprises, businesses and organizations have an opportunity to compete against the best by showcasing campaigns that have successfully addressed contemporary issues with exemplary professional skill, imagination and resourcefulness. 

PRSA Foundation Establishes Scholarship Fund Honoring Public Relations Legend Ofield Dukes, APR, Fellow PRSA

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

The PRSA Foundation today announced the creation of the Ofield Dukes Scholarship for Excellence in Public Relations. The 79-year-old Dukes, who died Dec. 7, was an honorary trustee of the Foundation and a widely recognized leader in the public relations profession.

PRSA Spearheads Industry Initiative Aimed at Adding Public Relations Coursework to MBA Curricula, Prepping Future Business Leaders for Modern-Day Risks to Corporate Reputation

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is leading an industry-wide charge on creating an MBA-level public relations course that will give future business leaders the strategic com-munication and reputation management skills they need to manage modern-day corporate challenges and crises.

CIPR Joins ‘Public Relations Defined’ Initiative as Official Global Partner

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) today announced that the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), the professional body for public relations practitioners in the United Kingdom, has officially joined the “Public Relations Defined” initiative. The CIPR’s inclusion in the initiative makes it one of 11 global partners in the PRSA-facilitated international advocacy effort.

PRSA Launches Global Initiative to Modernize Definition of Public Relations

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) today launched a collaborative, industry-wide initiative to modernize the definition of public relations.

PRSA Seeks Digital Thought Leaders for The Digital Impact Conference

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:30:00 EST

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is seeking digital influencers who can demonstrate the latest trends and innovative practices, strategic thinking and research from the world of digital communication at The Digital Impact Conference in New York City. With the theme “Influence and Persuasion,” the conference will expand to offer a wider selection of programs by combining resources, networks and digital communities. Co-presenters include the PRSA Technology Professional Interest Section and The Society for New Communications Research.

Statement: PRSA Condemns Unethical Communication Practices of Utah Mayor

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) today issued a statement condemning the unethical communications practices of Mike Winder, mayor of West Valley City, Utah. The Deseret News (Salt Lake City) reported that Winder had been engaging in deceptive communications practices on behalf of West Valley City by creating a false identity to write news stories for Utah media outlets about the city he represents. According to published reports, Winder used the pseudonym of “Richard Burwash” to submit 13 articles published in th