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Awards: WWPR Annonces 'Emerging Leaders" Finalists

Fri, May 29, 2026

By Steve Barnes

WWPRWashington Women in Public Relations announces finalists for its 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards... The Hispanic Public Relations Association opens submissions for its 2026 HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards... Clearpoint Agency, which has offices in San Diego and Boston, received gold and bronze honors in the PR category at the American Marketing Association San Diego’s 2026 Sandie Awards on May 21.

Matrix Award Honorees Pledge to Keep The Door From Closing

Wed, May 27, 2026

By Lara Murray-Sterzel

Carla SerranoPublicis Groupe Chief Strategy Officer Carla Serrano called on the 475 gathered for the 59th Annual Matrix Awards May 19th at NYC's Ziegfeld Ballroom to not let the night "be another awards ceremony" and make it "a moment where we refuse to be edited out, not now, not for AI, not ever."

PR Firm News: MACCO Group Launches Crisis Unit

Fri, Apr. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

MACCOMACCO Group, a national business restructuring and financial advisory firm, launches a dedicated crisis communications and special situations practice... Anomaly, a Stagwell unit with 600 staff across its talent hubs in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, London, Berlin and Shanghai, launches a Paris office... ASTRSK PR opens applications for its 8th Annual Pro Bono Contest. The contest awards one early-stage startup, founded by a woman, BIPOC, AAPI and/or LGBTQIA+ entrepreneur, with a full year of PR services valued at over $200K.

Making an Olympic-Sized Impact at Big Events

Wed, Mar. 18, 2026

By Geoff Thomas

Geoff ThomasTo make a major impact at such events as the upcoming World Cup or the recent Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, marketers need to make sure that their presence feels connected across the entire experience.

Accounts in Transit: PKPR Picks Up Art21

Tue, Mar. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Art21PKPR is representing Art21, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to contemporary art through film and education... Awestruck, which works with travel PR clients, is selected as AOR for Delaware County Tourism, the official tourism organization for New York's Great Western Catskills... The Consultancy PR is named strategic communications partner for home-design company Pepper Home... The Point PR, lands AOR for three hotel properties: The Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach, Florida; JdV by Hyatt, a collection of independent hotels; and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach.

Ireland Seeks PR for Culture Night

Tue, Mar. 10, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

IrelandIreland’s Arts Council is looking for a firm to handle its $250K marketing and communication services budget for Culture Night, which is slated for Sept. 18.

How to Succeed at Awards

Mon, Jan. 31, 2022

By Steve O'Donnell

Steve ODonnellWhat judges are looking for in industry awards submissions.

A Golden Age for Virtual Awards

Wed, Nov. 24, 2021

By Rose Ross

Rose RossHow the rise of the virtual world gave a surprise boost to online events and awards ceremonies.

Edelman's Ross Joins PRSA National Capital PR Hall of Fame

Tue, Dec. 1, 2020

By Steve Barnes

Lisa RossEdelman US chief operating officer Lisa Osborne Ross and media strategist, journalist and author Gemma Puglisi will be inducted into the National Capital Public Relations Hall of Fame at the 2020 PRSA National Chapter Excellence in Communication Awards on Dec. 2.

Navigating the Virtual Event Landscape

Wed, Jul. 22, 2020

By Ben Chodor

Ben ChodorPR professionals must learn to navigate the virtual event landscape and find ways to get creative and generate opportunities for their clients.

When COVID-19 Cancels Major Annual Meetings

Mon, Apr. 13, 2020

By Tamara Moore

Tamara MooreHow PR professionals can still achieve coverage, promote research and meet communications goals after a major meeting was canceled or moved into a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cannes Cans Lions Until October

Wed, Mar. 18, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

CannesCannes Lions today pushed back its 2020 festival of creativity from June to October 26-30 due to the "challenging circumstances" presented by the coronavirus pandemic.

Events: Museum of PR Charts Changing Image of Women

Fri, Mar. 6, 2020

By Steve Barnes

MuseumMuseum of Public Relations panel will look at the role public relations has played in the changing representations of women in the media... Kaplow Communications works with Cosmetic Executive Women on product demonstration event... The New York Financial Writers' Association sets the date for the Financial Follies of 2020.

Awards & Events: Fintech Meet The Media Confab Slated for Nov. 6; Osborn Barr| Paramore Looks for Rural Spirit Award Nominations; PRSSA Chooses US Census Bureau for Bateman Competition

Thu, Sep. 12, 2019

By Steve Barnes

FinTechFinTech Meet The Media 2019 conference will have reporters discussing blockchain, digital finance, cryptocurrency and other topics Nov. 6 at the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College in NYC... Osborn Barr | Paramore is accepting nominations for its second annual Rural Spirit Awards... Public Relations Student Society of America has announced the U.S. Census Bureau as the subject of its 2020 Bateman Case Study Competition.

Awards & Events: National Press Club Honors Kashmir, Politico Journos; IPR’s Digital Media Research Center Explains Blockchain; Joe Honick Presents '54% Vote But 100% Bitch' at UVA

Fri, Aug. 23, 2019

By Steve Barnes

Aasif SultanThe National Press Club will give its annual John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award this year to Aasif Sultan, a journalist in Kashmir jailed for nearly a year for his reporting, and to Mackenzie Mays, a Politico journalist who has produced accountability journalism despite harassment... IPR’s Digital Media Research Center is presenting a free webinar on Sept. 26 that will explain the basics of blockchain technology... Joe Honick, president of GMA International and O'Dwyer's contribute will present “54% Vote But 100% Bitch” at University of Virginia.

Auction to Benefit NYWICI Scholarship Fund

Fri, May 3, 2019

By Steve Barnes

WICINew York Women in Communications, which is presenting its 2019 Matrix Awards on May 6 at the Sheraton New York Times Square, is also holding an online auction to benefit its scholarship program.

Events & Awards: OPC Honors Khashoggi, Other Murdered Journos; PR Couture Gathers Bespoke Communication Awards entries; Gale Branding Worked Press for American Friends of Soroka Medical Center's Benefit

Fri, Apr. 5, 2019

By Steve Barnes

OPCThe Overseas Press Club will honor Jamal Khashoggi and other journalists murdered or persecuted during the past year at its April 18 awards dinner in NYC... PR Couture is accepting entries for its 2019 Bespoke Communication Awards, through April 15... Gale Branding coordinated press for the American Friends of Soroka Medical Center's benefit gala held April 3 at the Pierre Hotel in NYC.