Keep your network going… CPRS Calgary will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) online on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 followed by a happy hour to network and catch up with your fellow communicators. 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Annual General Meeting 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. – Virtual Happy Hour & Networking Click here to register.…

A virtual talk and tasting featuring Calgary craft breweries! Pub crawl meets professional development in a virtual setting with this unique CPRS Calgary offering. Join us from the comfort of your own home as we go behind the scenes of Calgary’s bustling craft beer industry. Led by Don Tse, internationally acclaimed BJCP Certified Beer Judge…

CPRS Coffee Chats Connect with others within the broader CPRS community at an upcoming Coffee Chat: Friday, May 8, noon (ET) – CPRS Coffee Chat with Michelle James, MA: Managing your organization’s social identity during COVID-19. Friday, May 15, noon (ET) – CPRS Coffee Chat with Lisa Covens, MA: Research during COVID-19 Friday, May 22, noon (ET) – CPRS Coffee Chat with Kim Blanchette, APR, FCPRS: Mental health, employee engagement…

As we enter the second month of COVID-19 restrictions, let’s take some time to check in with our community of communicators and remember that we’re isolated, but not alone. While much of the world has been figuring out how to cope with working from home, home schooling, and where to find TP, we’ve been behind…

In support of public health guidelines and with the health of our members and community in mind, CPRS Calgary will be holding off on any in-person PD sessions until further notice. As a service to members, we’ve also compiled a list of COVID-19 resources for communicators. We hope these resources will help you keep up…

Attention Students: Network and learn from some of Calgary’s most esteemed public relations practitioners from a variety of industries in a speed-dating style format. This event will give you the opportunity to build your network, gain insight into the public relations industry and increase your competitive advantage. **Appetizers will be provided. Cash bar available.**  …

In honour of Global Ethics Month (February), CPRS Calgary is hosting A Study in Ethics: An in-depth discussion on ethics in public relations CPRS Calgary presents an in-depth discussion of two cases involving ethical challenges in public relations and communications practice, moderated by Sheridan McVean, APR, FCPRS. Review the ethics cases in advance and come…

This panel discussion will delve into the 2019 federal election to discuss how changes to the media environment – such as the effects of fake news, foreign influence and new PR strategies – impacted each campaign. We will look at specific events in the campaign – from the blackface scandal, to the issue of personal ethics…

CPRS is proud to partner with Swansea Communications to bring our partners discounts (ranging from $50 – $100) on the upcoming 7th Annual Alberta Communications Forum taking place in Edmonton, Alberta. Early Bird discount ends January 23, 2020. For more information, or to register, visit: https://www.swanseacommunications.com/conference/7th-ab-forum/

Tis the season to be jolly! Join CPRS Calgary and IABC Calgary on Thursday, December 12th, 2019, for our annual holiday celebration. Catch-up with friends and colleagues, both new and old, as we reflect on 2019 and look to the year ahead. This annual evening will provide you with a night of casual networking with…