Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) - NY Capital Region Chapter

09/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's digital media summit at the University at Albany on Friday! From our gracious hosts and partners with AMA New York Capital Region - American Marketing Association & CRAF Capital Region Advertising Federation to our fantastic keynote (Milly Czerwinski) presenters (Blaise Bryant, Mike Nolan & Brendon Phillips) and panel (Mimi Damm, Nick Desso & Emily Paulsen), the audience was certain to take something away from the afternoon-long event.

What did you learn? 🤔

📸 Photo credit: Patrick Dodson of the University at Albany

09/09/2026

09/08/2026

⏰Tick-tock! This year's entry deadline for the 2026 Capital Region Marcom Awards is this Friday. Learn more and enter here: https://crmarcomawards.com/

🚨 Capital Region creatives: This is your last call!

The deadline to enter the 2026 Capital Region MARCOM Awards is this Friday, September 11!

If you’ve created a campaign, launched a digital effort, managed a PR or public affairs initiative, produced a video or website, or delivered other standout marketing and communications work over the past year, now’s the time to give that work the recognition it deserves.

Don’t let the deadline sneak up on you. Pick your best work, polish those entries, and get them submitted by Friday.

Then, join the Capital Region’s creative and business community on November 18 to celebrate the great work being done right here at home. 🏆

Enter now at crmarcomawards.com.

09/01/2026

🎟️Early Bird ticket sales end THIS Friday, September 4!
➡️Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prsa-ama-craf-2026-digital-media-summit-tickets-1997044352417

AMA New York Capital Region - American Marketing Association CRAF Capital Region Advertising Federation

🚨Buy your Early Bird tickets before September 4 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prsa-ama-craf-2026-digital-media-summit-tickets-1997044352417?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) - NY Capital Region Chapter, AMA New York Capital Region - American Marketing Association and CRAF Capital Region Advertising Federation are teaming up to host the 2026 Digital Media Summit on Friday, September 11, from 11:30 AM to 4 PM at the University at Albany ETEC Building.

The half-day professional development and networking event will include a keynote speaker, two sessions, and a panel. This event is open to members, non-members and students at varying costs.

Ticket price includes: parking, boxed lunch, coffee, and an afternoon snack.

Limited sponsorships available at $300. Benefits include:
Recognition on all social media pages
Day-of recognition at the event
Table at event to display materials/merch
Two event tickets

08/11/2026

🚨Buy your Early Bird tickets before September 4 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prsa-ama-craf-2026-digital-media-summit-tickets-1997044352417?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) - NY Capital Region Chapter, AMA New York Capital Region - American Marketing Association and CRAF Capital Region Advertising Federation are teaming up to host the 2026 Digital Media Summit on Friday, September 11, from 11:30 AM to 4 PM at the University at Albany ETEC Building.

The half-day professional development and networking event will include a keynote speaker, two sessions, and a panel. This event is open to members, non-members and students at varying costs.

Ticket price includes: parking, boxed lunch, coffee, and an afternoon snack.

Limited sponsorships available at $300. Benefits include:
Recognition on all social media pages
Day-of recognition at the event
Table at event to display materials/merch
Two event tickets

07/27/2026

Taken an interest in AI's impacts on PR, marketing, design or otherwise? We are looking for presenters and panelists to participate in this year's Digital Media Summit focused on "What's next for AI?" and want to hear your ideas!

Topics may include but are not limited to:
- Legal ramifications of AI
- How AI is being taught to up-and-coming practitioners
- How AI is impacting newsrooms
- How AI has helped (or harmed) areas of the industry
- AI standards and regulations imposed by the workplace or clients

Send a topic and a brief description to [email protected] by Friday, August 14!

AMA New York Capital Region - American Marketing Association CRAF Capital Region Advertising Federation

07/13/2026

🚨 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧, 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁! 🚨

We are THRILLED to reveal our keynote speakers for PRxNE 2026 — the annual PRSA Northeast District Conference!

🎤 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿, 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗰𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗿𝘆, award-winning journalist and editor of The Boston Globe. McGrory is a consummate storyteller whose decades of work have shaped some of the most impactful stories of our time.

🎤 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗻 𝗸𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿, 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿, strategic communications expert and vice president, internal communications at State Street Corporation. Gauthier is a globally recognized leader who drives meaningful change through strategic communications, leadership and inclusion.

McGrory and Gauthier will inspire, challenge, and energize you on September 24!

📅 Sept. 24, 2026 📍 Bentley University, Waltham, MA
🎟️ Grab your seat → https://bit.ly/PRxNE26

Tag a PR or comms colleague who needs to be in this room! 👇



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07/13/2026

We hope you'll join us to jump-start the day at The Works' Latham Location (594 Loudon Road) this Wednesday from 8 AM-9 AM for a coffee and hello with your friends at Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) - NY Capital Region Chapter! ☕️

All are welcome! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prsa-coffee-meet-up-tickets-1986081491204?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/18/2026

We hope you had as much fun as we did at last week's annual Speed Pitching event at Ryan's Wake in Troy. As always, a huge thank you to the local media members for joining us for a night of connecting, fast-paced conversations, and, of course, cowbell (iykyk)! 🔔

Did you join us to make your pitch? Keep us posted on how you make out with those stories! 👏

WNYT NewsChannel 13 WRGB CBS 6 News, Albany WTEN Spectrum News 1 Capital Region The Daily Gazette of Schenectady Times Union

05/07/2026

Speed Pitching is ONE week away‼️ Have you registered yet?

👉https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-prsa-speed-pitching-tickets-1987632257588?aff=oddtdtcreator

New location. Same signature event! Join us next Thursday evening to make your pitch or just introduce yourself to reporters, assignment editors, and producers from our region's top outlets.