Pennsylvania Public Relations Society

06/11/2026

⏰ Registration closes June 18. Don't miss your chance to go behind the scenes of Pennsylvania's largest event.

Join PPRS on Thursday, June 25 for Behind the Curtain: Executing Pennsylvania's Largest Event, featuring Daniel Blottenberger and Shannon Powers from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

Get an insider's look at what it takes to plan and execute the PA Farm Show, from strategic communications and media relations to crisis response and real-time event operations.

Register TODAY: https://pprs-hbg.org/news-events/events/

05/18/2026

Behind every strong brand, trusted organization and impactful campaign is a public relations professional making a difference behind the scenes.

Now is your chance to recognize them.

Nominations are open for the 2026 Ernest R. McDowell Award, the highest honor presented by the Pennsylvania Public Relations Society. The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate sustained excellence in public relations and meaningful contributions to their communities.

Know a mentor, colleague or PR leader who deserves the spotlight? Submit a nomination today.

The nomination deadline is 4 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026.

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

Join us for Speaking Under Pressure: Effective Communication in Times of Crisis on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the West Shore Elks Club.

Ted Czech, who serves as Public Information Officer for the York County Office of Emergency Management and York County 911 will share his firsthand experiences during two separate 2025 York County shootings—among the most tragic incidents in the region’s recent history—in which four law enforcement officers were killed and several others injured.

Share this post for a chance to win a 4-pack of Hersheypark tickets! 🎢

04/15/2026

🚨Registration closes TOMORROW with only 15 seats remaining!

PPRS’s 3rd Annual Ask Away: Information & Idea Exchange is back with a new interactive, open space format. Moderated by Jason Kirsch, APR, Principal at PRworks, this session puts you in the driver’s seat.

Bring your questions, challenges, and insights to help shape the conversation, connect with fellow communicators, and leave with practical ideas you can use right away. (Plus, prizes throughout the program.)

🗓️ Thursday, April 23 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Ever Grain Brewing Company, Camp Hill, PA

04/07/2026

⚠️ Space is limited to 50 attendees; register by April 16!

PPRS's 3rd Annual "Ask Away: Information & Idea Exchange" is back, and this year it's going interactive with a new open space discussion format. Moderated by Jason Kirsch, APR, Principal at PRworks, this session puts YOU in the driver's seat. Bring your questions, challenges, and insights to help shape the agenda, swap stories with fellow communicators, and walk away with practical tips you can use right away. (Oh, and prizes will be up for grabs throughout the program.)

🗓️ Thursday, April 23 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. 📍 Ever Grain Brewing Company, Camp Hill, PA

03/19/2026

Only 10 seats left. 🚨

Design is often treated as decoration, but without a strategic approach, your message can get lost or misunderstood.

Join us for More than Pretty Pictures: How Graphic Design Powers Strategic Communication to learn how intentional design choices like typography, color, layout, and hierarchy can clarify your message, strengthen your brand, and move your audience to action.

Registration closes TODAY at 4pm. Secure your spot now before it’s gone: https://pprs-hbg.org/event/more-than-pretty-pictures-how-graphic-design-powers-strategic-communication/

03/16/2026

Design is more than decoration. It’s strategy.

Join us for More than Pretty Pictures: How Graphic Design Powers Strategic Communication on March 26 in Mechanicsburg.

Learn how intentional design choices like typography, color, layout, and hierarchy help clarify messages, strengthen brands, and move audiences to action. Hear from Lori Baker Pizzarro of The Design Department and Rae Lynn Cox, MS, APR of United Way of the Capital Region as they break down how design supports real communication strategy.

Registration is capped at 45 attendees and closes March 19 — secure your spot before it fills up! https://pprs-hbg.org/event/more-than-pretty-pictures-how-graphic-design-powers-strategic-communication/

02/27/2026

Influencer marketing can be daunting, but let’s face it: it’s everywhere. Last night, Meg Connelly helped our members cut through the noise with strategic insights on how to engage with influencers and the best practices that drive real results.

Thank you, JPL, for sponsoring and for being such great hosts of our February meeting.

Look for the registration link for our March meeting in the comments!⬇️

01/14/2026

⏰ Registration closes Monday, January 19.

Don’t miss PPRS’ Navigating the National Landscape: Key Policy Trends and Communication Strategies, a timely conversation on how today’s policy shifts are reshaping communications.

🎤 Featuring Drew Crompton, President, McNees Government Relations
📅 January 22
📍 Duke’s Riverside, Wormleysburg

Register today: https://pprs-hbg.org/event/navigating-the-national-landscape-key-policy-trends-and-communication-strategies/