Making Changes Association was named CPRS Calgary’s partner for #YYCPR – Communications for a Cause, after being voted as the organization of choice by CPRS Calgary members. Our dedicated CPRS Calgary volunteers, approximately 10 strong, have been hard at work lending their skills and talent to help Making Changes communicate about its role and vision,…
DetailsLess than a Week until WPRF Early Bird Deadline! Not only is March Membership Month for CPRS but it’s also a big month for the World PR Forum. The biggest milestone, March 15th’s Early Bird deadline, is now less than a week away, which doesn’t leave much time for CPRS members to save $200 off…
DetailsWe want you to join the Board! CPRS Calgary wants you on our Board of Directors! We’re looking for experienced communicators, who want to make a difference in our profession to join the CPRS Calgary Board in 2016. As a board member, you can play a key role in shaping the services we provide members…
DetailsSAIT reveals first new brand in almost two decades By Melanie Simmons, Public Relations Specialist, SAIT What is your brand? How do you stand out from the crowd? Today, brand is the essence of a product or service — how an audience relates to it. Earlier this month, the third largest post-secondary in Alberta pulled…
DetailsCome Prepared for Glenna’s ‘Chose Your Own Adventure’ Session on Building Your Personal Brand Wednesday, president of Cross Wise Communications Glenna Cross, ABC, MC will be presenting Building Your Personal Brand, an audience-driven evening of learning geared towards job searchers – both those who are currently looking and those who will be looking in the…
DetailsDoes the PR accreditation matter? We asked employers Experienced communicators across the country often ask themselves an important career question this time of year; is it time I finally pursue public relations accreditation? The deadline to apply for the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) is Dec. 1. Information about the accreditation process can be…
Detailsby Jenn Gardiner For any public relations practitioner., evaluation measures the effectiveness of a message, proves the value of the practitioner, and gives insight into how to better communicate with audiences. Few opinions on how best to evaluate have been as widely accepted as the Barcelona Principles. The Barcelona Principles are a set…
DetailsWith the hustle and bustle of the holiday season upon us, it’s important to reflect on the goals we set for ourselves in 2016. As President of CPRS Calgary, my primary mandate is to ensure members are getting value from their membership. At our 2016 Annual General Meeting, the Board committed to providing more opportunities…
DetailsWelcome to 2017! I hope all members enjoyed some down time with family and friends over the holidays and are ready and energized to take on the New Year. This year, CPRS Calgary will continue to focus on providing value to members as we work to achieve the objectives set out at our 2016…
DetailsMarch is Membership Month at CPRS CPRS Calgary is hard at work to bring our members even more benefits and value than last year. New to CPRS? If you join CPRS in the month of March there are added benefits for you to enjoy: You’ll receive a 12-month subscription to PRSA’s Public Relations Tactics courtesy…
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