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 […]
Read MoreNovember Lunch: A Look at Fashion With Adrienne Arieff
RESERVE NOW Fashion PR Goes Digital The most successful fashion start-ups use technology to engage with consumers both online and offline. At our November luncheon, Adrienne Arieff, Principal of New York- and San Francisco-based Arieff Communications, will discuss the relationship between a fashion company’s “social brand” and its “physical brand.” She’ll give us the inside […]
Read MoreOctober Lunch: Clorox’s Kathryn Caulfield Discusses Integrated Communications
Reserve Now How Burt’s Bees® and Greenworks® Changed Clorox’s Image Interest in The Clorox Company’s commitment to sustainability dramatically increased with the company’s 2007 acquisition of Burt’s Bees® natural personal care and the 2008 launch of Green Works® naturally derived cleaners. Come hear Kathryn Caulfield, Vice President for Global Corporate Communications, Corporate Responsibility, and Crisis […]
Read MoreSilent Auction Donations – The Gifts that Keep On Giving
DONATION FORM As one of the nation’s oldest PR organizations in the nation, for 75 years SF PRRT has consistently offered its members two unique experiences: Monthly programs featuring the Bay Area’s most interesting PR personalities and a forum for members to see colleagues and build their network. The opportunity to contribute to the Bay Area’s […]
Read MoreSeptember Lunch — Going Global: PR Across Borders With David Landis
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 Taj Campton Place Hotel Noon – 1:30 p.m. (Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for networking) RESERVE NOW The secrets and challenges of international PR campaigns The complexity of global public relations is a topic David Landis is passionate about. At our September meeting, fellow PRRT member will reveal the ins, outs […]
Read More2013 Scholarship Winners
2013 Philip N. McCombs Scholarships And the Winners Are… From Golden Gate University: Geracar Nervis, a graduate student who will use her funds to defray her costs while completing an unpaid internship at Cityline Event Center. Her ultimate career goal is to become a successful PR practitioner in the entertainment industry. She has had the […]
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