Public Relations Association of Louisiana - Baton Rouge Chapter

06/18/2026

Over the past few years, PRAL-BR has grown tremendously, solidifying our organization as Baton Rouge’s premier public relations community. To sustain PRAL-BR and ensure its long-term success, our Board of Directors has reexamined the organization’s bylaws and has recommended long-overdue changes.

Official voting to incorporate these bylaws will take place in-person at our June 25 social event. All active PRAL-BR members will be eligible to vote. In addition, members will also vote on the proposed board slate for 2026-2027.

To view the proposed bylaws and board slate, visit https://conta.cc/4aAiRf9

06/17/2026

Join PRAL-BR in collaboration with PRSA Baton Rouge Chapter for our Summer Learning Series, a collaboration designed to bring public relations professionals together for timely conversations, industry insights and professional development!

The series is free for all PRAL-BR and PRSA-BR members. Guests and non-member registration is $10 for each event.

Get more details here: https://pralstate.org/index.php

06/17/2026

As part of a collaborative partnership between Public Relations Association of Louisiana - Baton Rouge Chapter and Public Relations Society of America, Baton Rouge Chapter, we are launching a new summer learning series designed to bring public relations professionals together for timely conversations, industry insights and professional development.

We are excited to kick things off on Friday, June 26, with "AI for Communications" Workshop, presented by Chris Yandle, Ph.D., APR!

Grounded in PRSA's standards and real-world application, this session will explore responsible AI use, common concerns, and how to leverage these tools to strengthen (not replace) the work communicators do every day. Whether you're AI-curious or already experimenting, you'll leave with practical takeaways you can apply immediately.

The conversation will be held at LSU Manship School of Mass Communication Holliday Forum. Bring your lunch and join the conversation!

REGISTER: https://pralstate.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=257&ts=1781560127

06/16/2026

Tracy White delivers her final President's Report!

"As I close my time as President of PRAL Baton Rouge, I’ve been reflecting on what this experience has meant, not just what we’ve accomplished, but why it mattered."

Read her full report here: https://pralstate.starchapter.com/blog/june26presidentsreport

06/12/2026

Join us at our PRAL-BR Summer Social on Thursday, June 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.! We're kicking off summer at Barracuda, located at 2504 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.

Tickets are $15 per person and include snacks and a drink. Register here: http://pralstate.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=258&ts=1781296065

06/04/2026

If you’re updating your resume for the first time in a while, or you just want to give your resume a refresh, check out these tips from PRAL-BR member Becky Sadler, Student Engagement & Outreach Manager at the LSU Manship School of Mass Communication!

Read the full post here: https://pralstate.starchapter.com/blog/resumetips26

06/03/2026

Join PR practitioners from across Louisiana for this year’s PRAL State Conference, Connecting the Dots! This dynamic, insight-packed event is designed to help you bridge gaps, strengthen strategy, and elevate your impact as a communications professional.

The PRAL State Conference is Wednesday, June 10 at LSU Alexandria.

Check out the agenda and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-pral-state-conference-connecting-the-dots-tickets-1987963665839

06/02/2026

Looking to revamp your media relations strategy? Check out these 5 lessons to shape your strategy:

🔗 https://www.cision.com/resources/articles/pr-lessons-state-of-the-media/

We surveyed 1,800 journalists to uncover key PR lessons to help shape your media relations strategy.

05/26/2026

At the Red Stick Awards event on May 7, PRAL-BR announced LSU Manship student Emily Poirrier as the 2026 Bill Michelet Scholarship recipient. Poirrier submitted a resume and other writing samples to earn the $1,000 scholarship.

Congratulations Emily!

05/22/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Individual Member Awards honorees!

🏆 Bryce Benzine, PRAL Member of the Year
🏆 Lauren Michaud Knotts, Practitioner of the Year
🏆 Southern University Marching Band "Human Jukebox," Communicator of the Year
🏆 Meg Casper Sunstrom, First Circle Award

We enjoyed celebrating everyone during our annual Red Stick Awards! Learn more here: https://pralstate.starchapter.com/blog/2026RedStickAwards