On Wednesday, February 15, a group of CPRS members, including students, gathered at National on 10th in downtown Calgary to network, laugh and swap stories. Current board members shared what they enjoy about serving on the board and the benefits of being actively involved in the CPRS community. The board is starting to recruit for…
Working in communications was never the plan. When I enrolled at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, I had grand plans to get a Bachelor of Arts in English, followed by a Bachelor of Education so that I could teach English. Throughout high school English teachers had been my heroes and friends, so it felt like…
Photography is an integral tool for any communicator. However, most of us struggle with finding quality images that properly show off our content while being inclusive, especially if we’re on a limited budget. And we’re also dealing with a more sophisticated audience – one that can quickly pick out stock photos. You know the photos…
By CPRS Calgary President, Gordon Hawker, APR As I draft this annual holiday message, just a few hours after the announcement of increased COVID-19 restrictions, I know that communicators all over Alberta are likely already planning how they will manage and communicate through the next month and beyond. No time to second-guess, no moment of…
The July 10th Virtual Stampede Breakfast was proof that Community Spirit isn’t cancelled. Kristina Barnes, Manager of Communications and Media Relations with the Calgary Stampede took us behind the curtain to talk about how the Stampede adjusted to adapt to COVID-19. She walked us through the timeline from the realization they would have to cancel…
Here’s why new practitioners write the PRK Exam: Serves to build your resume and allows you to stand out from other job applicants with demonstrated commitment to the profession. Provides proof of your knowledge of professional terms and concepts and demonstrates your writing skills and your ability to think critically. Acts as a building block…
What I learned at the CPRS Speed-Networking event for students on March 11, 2020 It’s Membership Month at CPRS! As a recent PR graduate from Cardiff University in the UK, I joined CPRS as a student member earlier this year. After studying and working in the UK for the past couple of years, I returned…
At an event held in late January, three Mount Royal University (MRU) speakers provided a summary of the 2019 federal election, focusing on how changes to the media environment – such as the effects of fake news, foreign influence and new PR strategies – impacted each campaign. A full room of PR practitioners attended the…
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