CPRS Week is your week to celebrate our profession, connect with peers, explore new opportunities and help us all to get new public relations and communications professionals joining us as members! From exclusive SOPR research events to the launch of the Mastering RACE learning series, there’s something for everyone. Join us for: ✔️ SOPR Report…
Join us at Elevate 2025, the premier event dedicated to revolutionizing the events industry. This gathering brings together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals to explore cutting-edge trends and technologies shaping the future of events. Event Highlights: In-Depth Sessions: Engage with experts on topics such as virtual and hybrid event solutions, advanced event management software, and…
By Timothy Rose Timothy has a Public Relations diploma through the University of Victoria, is currently a Master of Arts in Professional Communication student at Royal Roads University, and has been a proud student member of CPRS since February 2020. I recently had the great opportunity to speak to Jen Colp, a fellow cohort member…
Spring is all about new beginnings. With that in mind, CPRS Calgary is pleased to unveil a fresh take on its sponsorship offering for 2021 by offering more virtual and online opportunities that enable sponsors to strategically share their brand story with our membership during these unique times. CPRS Calgary’s 2021 sponsorship package provides a…
By Sarah Roberts, CPRS Calgary Board Member You might be looking for a change, or laid off during the pandemic. If you’ve been laid off, as I was last November, you’ll need some time to regroup and figure out where you want to go next. Then it’s time to make looking for work your full-time…
By Sarah Bartlett, BCMM-PR I’m proud to say that I was once a recipient of the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) Calgary Legacy Scholarship. I applied for the Scholarship as a second-year public relations student at Mount Royal University (MRU). The Scholarship was beneficial in not only providing financial support while I completed my degree…
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…
Lifelong learning is defined by a self-motivated continuous pursuit of knowledge. When I began researching further education, the traditional offerings turned out to be a fraction of the puzzle. Formal classroom education required significant time, money and sacrifice, but a proliferation of digital courses from colleges and universities made it much more reachable. Organizations like…
The CPRS Calgary – Students Committee invites you to participate in the 2020/2021 mentorship program. This program will provide an opportunity for students to connect and engage with public relations practitioners such as yourself to help them navigate the PR industry here in Calgary. What’s in it for you as a mentor? Receive accreditation…