EVENTS
December 2019
December Program: Holiday Happy Hour
DECEMBER PROGRAM: HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR Join us at 80/20 at Kaelin's for an opportunity to mingle before the holidays! Each attendee will receive two drink tickets, and appetizers will be served. Feel free to pop in any time between 5 and 7:30 p.m.!
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January Program: Courageous Conversations
Our January program will feature a discussion on the importance of placing diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront of organizations and their marketing and communication efforts. Victoria Russell, Chief of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Papa John's Pizza, will be our guest speaker and discuss her role in the company throughout the past two years. In addition, she'll offer advice on ensuring our future communication and marketing practices are inclusive and aim to reach a diverse audience.
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February Program: Meet the Media
FEBRUARY 2020: MEET THE MEDIA @ LOUISVILLE BUSINESS FIRST Our "Meet the Media" series is back by popular demand, and this time, we’re sitting down with our good friends at Louisville Business First! Enjoy a catered lunch, get a sneak peek in the newsroom, and pick up inside tips on how to score coverage in 2020. 11:30 a.m.: Networking + newsroom tour with Louisville Business First Noon– 1 p.m.: Speaker program + Q&A with Louisville Business First pros, including Jason…
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How to Create an Award-Winning Landmarks Entry (virtual)
MAY 2020 program (virtual) Do you want to take home some hardware for your talented work in the communications/PR industry? Virtually join us on Thursday, May 28, from noon to 1 p.m. to learn how to create the perfect Landmarks of Excellence entry! You'll have the opportunity to learn from several past award-winners on what it takes to score some wins. For almost four decades, the Landmarks of Excellence has annually recognized the very best professional communications across greater Louisville.…
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Leveraging Micro-Influencers on Social Media
Learn from the experts at Edelman on how to effectively leverage micro-influencers on your company's social media channels. Micro-influencers are up and coming professionals many companies are using to strengthen their social media presence authentically while broadening their marketing strategies. But do you really understand the power behind micro-influencers and how to properly leverage their reach to boost your company's brand awareness? Joe Cantu, Vice President of Digital at Edelman, a renowned Public Relations firm, will join us virtually to…
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August Program: Personal Branding Workshop
August Program: Personal Branding Workshop Presented by Ben Brugler, CEO & President of Akhia Communications Thursday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. - virtual event on Zoom With unemployment rates and economic uncertainties on the rise, your personal brand has never been more important. This workshop is aimed at redefining and reestablishing your professional identity to help ensure future job success. We'll get to the core of who you are, what you stand for, what people can find…
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Ethics, PR, and the Communion of Saints in the Big Easy
Ethical behavior is a cornerstone of our commitment to one another as practitioners and to our clients. September is PRSA Ethics Month, and as such, we have a special program designed to help us explore our Code of Ethics through a compelling, recent case study. John Ferré, PhD, a profession in the Department of Communication at the University of Louisville, will present, “Ethics, PR, and the Communion of Saints in the Big Easy,” which will explore how PR counselors represent…
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NOV. PROGRAM: 5th Annual PRSA Bootcamp
NOVEMBER PROGRAM: 5TH ANNUAL PR BOOTCAMP After having to postpone our initial bootcamp earlier in the year due to COVID-19, PRSA's 5th Annual Bootcamp is on! We've turned this signature half-day workshop into a virtual mini-series. The bootcamp will feature three separate sessions, each an hour-long, during Fridays in November. All sessions will take place on Zoom. Meeting attendees will receive an email link prior to the event date. For those who cannot attend all three dates, all sessions will be…
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Annual December (Virtual) Holiday Happy Hour
Join us for our annual Holiday Happy Hour, virtually, on Thursday, December 17th! We'll announce our new board slate for 2021 and learn how to make a few delicious craft cocktails virtually from award-winning mixologist, Colleen McCarthy Clarke. Registered attendees will receive the ingredients list before our meeting so you can handcraft your very own cocktail right along with Colleen. Please click Eventbrite link to register. Join us for an hour of networking and happy hour fun to kick off…
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January Program: Courageous Conversations
Join PRSA Bluegrass in January for Courageous Conversations with Ashley Duncan, Vice President & Director of Inclusion and Diversity at Republic Bank. She’ll offer some insights into what professionals in public relations and marketing should be doing to ensure greater inclusivity and equity in the development of corporate communications, and work toward a more diverse reach when deploying those communications to public audiences. Ashley joined Republic Bank in September, where she helps lead efforts to shape and implement diversity, equity…
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