Shameless Exploitation: Unpaid Internships Okay, that’s a bit dramatic, but I’m trying to make a point. Having just finished interviewing some truly amazing PR Round Table scholarship applicants, I find myself seething at the state of our industry. Nearly all these students were, at some point, forced to accept unpaid internships to get more experience. […]
Read MoreAs those of you who attended the January luncheon featuring Lois Kazakoff will know, Lois is inundated with pitches for op-eds. So, I was thrilled when she accepted something I wrote recently, based on a quote I’d seen attributed to Harriet Tubman. The quote was printed on a handout at an event I attended that […]
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Get Set for a Fantastic Fall Nothing signals the end of summer like Labor Day—it’s still hot, but the changing light and shorter days are a sure sign of autumn’s approach. Already, it’s been quite a year for the Round Table. Thanks to Program Chair Beverly Butler, we’ve had eight outstanding luncheon speakers. If you […]
Read More2015 Scholarship Program a Success! The annual scholarship luncheon is the culmination — or better yet, celebration — of many activities throughout the year. It’s one of the PR Round Table’s best events and this year did not disappoint. The event sold out early and members and guests who attended were given ample opportunity to […]
Read MoreMembers: It’s only mid-January, but 2014 is already sounding like a long time ago. Even so, here’s some fantastic news to start the year: our Holiday Party & Auction raised $8,500 for the 2015 scholarship program. Again, hearty and warm thanks to our amazing sponsors and auction donors, and kudos to Clara Franco, Elizabeth Risberg, and everyone else […]
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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 […]
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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 MoreAs 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 MoreAn Exciting Lineup for 2013 Virgil Scudder, media trainer extraordinaire, kicked off the New Year for the San Francisco Public Relations Round Table by sharing his “Scudder Method” of verbal communication with humor and flair at our 26 January luncheon. For those who missed the lunch, you can read about Virgil’s presentation here. For those […]
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by PRRT Chair Vivian Auslander I’m writing this column on 12-12-12, with lots of love and gratitude to everyone who has helped PRRT thrive this year. We’ve hosted wonderful monthly meetings where members and guests can escape briefly from their desks to schmooze with colleagues and hear from fascinating speakers. Along the way, we’ve awarded scholarships […]
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