Why do we do this? What motivates us, captivates us, and engages us to choose a career in what is ranked as the 5th most stressful job (careercast.com) out there — Public Relations Executive. We serve as the masters of damage control and, as such, are under pressure to perform at the drop of just […]
Read MoreMary Currie Is Honored By Local Press
Mary Currie, this year’s Chair of the San Francisco Public Relations Round Table, was profiled in the San Francisco Chronicle in advance of her impending retirement from her position as the Public Affairs Director of the Golden Gate Bridge for the past 22 years. You can read the article here.
Read MoreFebruary Lunch: Jim Sinkinson, of “Bulldog Reporter,” Talks Metrics
How you can use monitoring and measurement to enhance your client relationships As the C-suite demands increased accountability from public relations and corporate communications practitioners and agencies, we are all being challenged to learn and adopt sophisticated evaluation techniques and technologies. At our February meeting, Jim Sinkinson, Publisher of Bulldog Reporter, will discuss what CEOs believe […]
Read More“No trading hours for the media,” says Jim Rowe to PR Roundtable
Jim Rowe, head of investor relations at Wells Fargo told a packed house that his job is to get out of the way of the message. Rowe, a 33 year veteran of financial communications, spoke to the group January 28 about his 7-person team that runs investor relations for the most profitable bank in the […]
Read MoreJanuary Lunch: How the country’s most valuable bank manages its messages to shareholders and analysts
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Taj Campton Place Hotel Noon – 1:30 p.m. Wells Fargo, among all financial services companies, is ranked first in market value in America and in the world. With more than 270,000 team members and 70-million customers in 130 countries, Wells Fargo is proving that being big isn’t bad. How does a […]
Read MoreChair’s Column December 2013
As the 2013 Chair of the SF PRRT, this is my year-end opportunity to say thanks to all of the members and volunteers who make this organization successful. I have enjoyed my time leading such a powerful group of genuinely nice and competent professionals. It has been a real pleasure. Another Successful Holiday Party and […]
Read MoreAn Insider’s Story: How Burt’s Bees® and Greenworks® Helped Change Clorox’s Image
By Maureen Knoll Director, Creative & Communications Delta Dental of California At the San Francisco Public Relations Round Table’s October 22 meeting, Kathryn Caulfield, Vice President for Global Corporate Communications, Corporate Responsibility and Crisis Management, shared her behind-the-scenes story on how Clorox managed its transition from a company on Greenpeace’s attack list to a leader […]
Read MoreChair’s Column November 2013
As we’re nearing the end of the year, I have lots to share about this wonderful association and our members—from our new Board and PRRT members to Holiday Party updates to membership renewal information. I look forward to seeing you all at our November lunch with Adrienne Arieff, followed shortly by the Holiday Party. 2014 Board Members […]
Read MoreSF PRRT Welcomes 3 New Members
Say Hello To Our Newest Members Nancy Hayden Crowley, Principal, FX Crowley Company, San Francisco, has developed and executed communications strategies and marketing support programs for a variety of clients in the private and non-profit sectors through 30 years. These include Bay Area McDonald’s restaurants, the California Association of Nurserymen, St. Ignatius College Preparatory and […]
Read MoreThe Origins of the Philip McCombs Scholarship Fund
Wondering about the origins of the San Francisco Public Relations Round Table Philip McCombs Scholarship Fund? In 1990, the organization decided to create a scholarship fund for students demonstrating “academic excellence and career potential” in the field of public relations and named the fund in honor of Philip McCombs, a co-founder of organization. According to […]
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