PRAL Central

PRAL Central The Public Relations Association of Louisiana: Central Louisiana Chapter is part of the Southern Public Relations Federation.

PRAL builds a program of activities that will contribute to the expanded scope of professional achievement of its members.

06/18/2026

If you haven't started your entries, now is the time! โฑ๏ธ
Lantern Award submissions will close June 30. Visit https://sprf.org/lantern_awards to submit your entries today.

Itโ€™s Conference Week! ๐Ÿš€ We are kicking things off by spotlighting our session on โ€œThe State of Trust & Communicationโ€ wi...
06/08/2026

Itโ€™s Conference Week! ๐Ÿš€ We are kicking things off by spotlighting our session on โ€œThe State of Trust & Communicationโ€ with Maddison Grigsby.

As the U.S. Sales Leader for Gallagherโ€™s Communications Practice, Maddison has helped grow her team to over 130 professionals. She brings 13 years of expertise in using empathy and clarity to tackle difficult professional messages. Don't miss her insights on how the human experience is magnified in the workplace.

๐Ÿ”— Last chance to grab tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-pral-state-conference-connecting-the-dots-tickets-1987963665839

๐Ÿ† Celebrate the Best of Louisiana! PR is about more than just managing a message - itโ€™s about results. ๐‘ฑ๐’๐’Š๐’ ๐’–๐’” ๐’๐’ ๐‘พ๐’†๐’…๐’๐’†๐’”...
06/05/2026

๐Ÿ† Celebrate the Best of Louisiana!

PR is about more than just managing a message - itโ€™s about results. ๐‘ฑ๐’๐’Š๐’ ๐’–๐’” ๐’๐’ ๐‘พ๐’†๐’…๐’๐’†๐’”๐’…๐’‚๐’š, ๐‘ฑ๐’–๐’๐’† 10, ๐’‡๐’๐’“ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ท๐‘น๐‘จ๐‘ณ ๐‘ป๐’๐’“๐’„๐’‰รฉ ๐‘จ๐’˜๐’‚๐’“๐’…๐’”, Louisianaโ€™s premier strategic PR awards program.

Beyond the awards, your ticket includes access to high-level professional development sessions. Learn and hear from industry veterans like Maddison Grigsby on the current state of trust in our industry.

Come for the trophies, stay for the inspiration.

๐Ÿ“ LSUA Ballroom | Alexandria, LA
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-pral-state-conference-connecting-the-dots-tickets-1987963665839

Connect the Dots Between Strategy & Impact ๐Ÿ”—We are excited to welcome ๐‰๐จ๐ก๐ง ๐’๐ง๐จ๐ฐ, Partner at Emergent Method, as our keyn...
05/28/2026

Connect the Dots Between Strategy & Impact ๐Ÿ”—

We are excited to welcome ๐‰๐จ๐ก๐ง ๐’๐ง๐จ๐ฐ, Partner at Emergent Method, as our keynote speaker for the PRAL State Conference!

Donโ€™t miss his keynote session, โ€œ๐‘ช๐’๐’๐’๐’†๐’„๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ซ๐’๐’•๐’” โ€“ ๐‘บ๐’•๐’“๐’‚๐’•๐’†๐’ˆ๐’Š๐’„ ๐‘ช๐’๐’Ž๐’Ž๐’–๐’๐’Š๐’„๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ ๐’•๐’‰๐’‚๐’• ๐‘ซ๐’“๐’Š๐’—๐’†๐’” ๐‘ด๐’†๐’‚๐’๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ๐’‡๐’–๐’ ๐‘ถ๐’–๐’•๐’„๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’”,โ€ where heโ€™ll share how todayโ€™s communicators can connect strategy, storytelling, data, and engagement to build stronger relationships and drive real impact. From advising C-suite leaders to guiding statewide initiatives, John brings a unique perspective on seeing the bigger picture and turning vision into action.

๐Ÿ“… ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฌ: Wednesday, June 10
๐Ÿ“ ๐–๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž: LSUA Ballroom, Alexandria, LA
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-pral-state-conference-connecting-the-dots-tickets-1987963665839

Connecting the Dots for Your PR Career ๐Ÿ“Ready to elevate your impact and strengthen your strategies? The PRAL State Conf...
05/27/2026

Connecting the Dots for Your PR Career ๐Ÿ“

Ready to elevate your impact and strengthen your strategies? The PRAL State Conference is back! Join us in Alexandria on June 10 for a full day of:

โ€ข ๐๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐’๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ featuring experts like Gallagherโ€™s Maddison Grigsby.
โ€ข ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐œ ๐๐ž๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  with communicators from across the state.
โ€ข ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐‘๐€๐‹ ๐“๐จ๐ซ๐œ๐กรฉ ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐‚๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฒ, celebrating the very best in Louisiana PR.

Registration closes soon! Secure your spot today and get ready to see the big picture of your profession.

๐Ÿ”— ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ž: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-pral-state-conference-connecting-the-dots-tickets-1987963665839

Unlock the Power of Human Connection in PR ๐Ÿ—๏ธWe are thrilled to welcome ๐Œ๐š๐๐๐ข๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐†๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ฌ๐›๐ฒ, U.S. Communications Practice S...
05/21/2026

Unlock the Power of Human Connection in PR ๐Ÿ—๏ธ

We are thrilled to welcome ๐Œ๐š๐๐๐ข๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐†๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ฌ๐›๐ฒ, U.S. Communications Practice Sales Leader at Gallagher, to the PRAL State Conference! With 13 years of experience, Maddison is passionate about helping teams connect and communicate authentically. Donโ€™t miss her session, โ€œ๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘บ๐’•๐’‚๐’•๐’† ๐’๐’‡ ๐‘ป๐’“๐’–๐’”๐’• & ๐‘ช๐’๐’Ž๐’Ž๐’–๐’๐’Š๐’„๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’,โ€ where sheโ€™ll share practical tips for building trust with empathy, transparency, and great messaging - even when things get tough. Come learn from a leader whoโ€™s helped her team grow to over 130 members!

๐Ÿ“… ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฌ: Wednesday, June 10
๐Ÿ“ ๐–๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž: LSUA Ballroom, Alexandria, LA
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-pral-state-conference-connecting-the-dots-tickets-1987963665839

Is your leadership toolkit feeling a bit outdated? ๐Ÿ› ๏ธThe world of communications is changing fast, and how we lead needs...
05/20/2026

Is your leadership toolkit feeling a bit outdated? ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

The world of communications is changing fast, and how we lead needs to keep pace. Join PRAL Central for an exclusive session on "Leading with Courage, Purpose, and Heart."

This isn't your typical "corporate" seminar. Weโ€™re getting real about what it takes to inspire a team and make an impact in 2026.

โฐ Registration closes tonight! Donโ€™t wait until the last minute - secure your seat and join the conversation that will help shape your professional year.

๐Ÿ”— Claim your seat: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leading-with-courgage-purpose-and-heart-tickets-1989316087970

Come for the insights, stay for the community. ๐ŸคBeing a PR pro can sometimes feel like youโ€™re on an island. Break out of...
05/19/2026

Come for the insights, stay for the community. ๐Ÿค

Being a PR pro can sometimes feel like youโ€™re on an island. Break out of the routine and join your PRAL Central peers for "Leading with Courage, Purpose, and Heart."

This event is the perfect opportunity to:
โœจ Connect with local colleagues.
โœจ Gain fresh perspectives on authentic leadership.
โœจ Find the purpose behind your next big project.

We all need a little inspiration now and then. Letโ€™s find it together!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Snag your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leading-with-courgage-purpose-and-heart-tickets-1989316087970

What does it mean to lead with heart? โค๏ธIn our next PRAL Central session, weโ€™re diving deep into the core values of grea...
05/18/2026

What does it mean to lead with heart? โค๏ธ

In our next PRAL Central session, weโ€™re diving deep into the core values of great leadership: Courage and Purpose. If youโ€™ve been looking for a way to recharge your professional battery and connect with like-minded PR pros, this is the event for you!

โœ… What: Leading with Courage, Purpose, and Heart
โœ… Where: CLTCC Alexandria Main Campus | Multipurpose Room
โœ… Why: To grow, connect, and lead better.

Space is limited, so grab your tickets today! ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leading-with-courgage-purpose-and-heart-tickets-1989316087970

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