These were some of the stories that put public relations front and center throughout the year: Milwaukee being chosen as host of the 2020 Democratic National Convention The first full year of the Fiserv Forum brought thousands to downtown to a record number of concerts and shows as well as to cheer the NBA Bucks… Read more »
Events
PR Palooza 2019
Join us for PR Palooza, an exciting night of networking with PRSA Southeast Wisconsin! The annual event for PR and Communications professionals will be held at Oak Barrel Public House. Come enjoy food, drinks, raffles and networking with area communications professionals. PR Palooza is an opportunity for PR professionals to connect with peers, and non-members… Read more »
Meet the Media!
Research shows, PR practitioners outnumber journalists six to one. Given shrinking newsroom staff, the constant influx of emails and tight digital deadlines, PR practitioners must know how to craft the right pitch and understand how to best reach our local media representatives. Join PRSA SE WI and the Milwaukee Press Club for a joint Media… Read more »
How Savvy Nonprofits Use PR – A Workshop for Nonprofit Organizations
Members of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) will present a free afternoon workshop for nonprofits to help them get ready for the giving season and better communicate with donors, volunteers, employees and the Southeastern Wisconsin population. For nonprofit organizations, it’s a chance to learn how to effectively tell their stories to the news… Read more »
The Power of Podcasts
According to statistics compiled by Apple, there are more than 700,000 podcasts available to listeners in 2019 with more than 29 million episodes to choose from. More than half of all Americans say they’ve listened to a podcast, with more than four out of five of those listeners between the ages of 18 and 54…. Read more »
Tour the revamped America’s Black Holocaust Museum
Join fellow communications professionals as we learn, reflect and have some fun at our August social from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the America’s Black Holocaust Museum. The America’s Black Holocaust Museum builds public awareness of the harmful legacies of slavery in the United States and promotes racial repair, reconciliation and healing. The museum… Read more »
Preparing for DNC 2020 – What can PR professionals do to lend to the success?
Summer 2020 will be a watershed year for Milwaukee. Our city and state will find itself square in the spotlight of international attention when the Democratic National Convention comes to our community to nominate its candidate for the U.S. presidency. The moment is huge, and many will play a role. So what can we as… Read more »
2019 Paragons Awards Luncheon
The Paragon Awards were created in 1983 to encourage members to strive for public relations excellence. The awards recognize outstanding work in the area of public relations, honor creative and strategic excellence, and encourage a higher level of performance among public relations professionals. The 2019 Paragon Awards Luncheon will be on Wednesday, May 15 from… Read more »
Learn more about “The Hop” at our March social
Join fellow communications professionals as we learn and have a little fun at our March 20th social! Milwaukee’s streetcar, familiar to most as “The Hop,” began getting Milwaukee residents and visitors from one point to another in November. To date, Milwaukee’s newest mode of transportation has exceeded expectations, welcoming more than 75,000 riders in each… Read more »
Building Brand Loyalty Through Cause Marketing – April Professional Luncheon
Today more than ever, consumers are putting their money faith in brands to stand for something. Whether people are shopping for soap or shoes, they’re weighing a brand’s principles as much as its products. Nick Lucido, VP, Global Practice Development, will be joining us to talk about Edelman’s Earned Brand study, which explores how companies… Read more »