Thursday, August 10, 2023

OCPRSA

Important Dates


PROTOS Distinguished Service Awards Nomination Deadline: Aug. 21

2024 OCPRSA Board of Director Nomination Deadline: Sept. 13

PRSA ICON 2023: Oct. 15-17, Nashville, TN

Distinguished Service Awards

PROTOS Distinguished Service Award Nominations Now Open!


The Distinguished Service Awards are the highest honors bestowed by the OCPRSA. To nominate an outstanding individual or organization, please submit your entry following the simple instructions HERE. No entry fee is required for the three categories: individual, organization, or the Rick Miltenberger Mentorship Award.

Accepting Nominations for 2024 OCPRSA Board of Directors

Deadline Wednesday, September 13, 2023 @ 11:59 p.m. PT


The Orange County Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is accepting nominations for its board of directors in 2024.


Are you thinking about getting more hands-on leadership experience? Throw your name in the hat to join the OCPRSA Board of Directors! Today, skilled, ethical and strategic communications leadership couldn't be more important during these truly unprecedented times. And the OCPRSA Board of Directors needs you to continue to lead the chapter toward professional excellence. "Stepping into a leadership role in OCPRSA really elevated and enriched my experience in our organization," said Meg Treat, OCPRSA president-elect. "Being on the board has allowed me to connect with professionals both in and outside our industry, opening doors for new opportunities that I otherwise wouldn't have had. I'm looking forward to welcoming new and familiar faces to the board next year as president."


Opportunities include:


  • Chapter Treasurer, attending monthly meetings, managing chapter finance for all activities and events, as well as membership.
  • Membership Chair, retain and recruit members for the Orange County chapter.
  • Programs Chairs, plan and implement regular professional development and networking events for the chapter.
  • PROTOS Awards Chairs, plan the most exciting annual chapter event to recognize and reward the best of Orange County's PR.
  • Sponsorship Chair, leads sponsorship opportunities both monetary and in-kind for the Chapter.
  • Social Media Chair, plan and create engaging social media campaigns to support chapter events and programs and spotlight members.


Other volunteer opportunities include PR Gives Back community service programs; Diversity programming; coordinating events to foster our Young Professionals (YoPro) community. Learn more HERE.


A nomination committee is accepting nominations for Officers and Directors for 2024. To learn more about the roles and responsibilities or to nominate yourself or someone you know, email Immediate Past President Patty Conover at pattyhconover@gmail.com.

Member Spotlight: Adam Probolsky

Member Spotlight: Q&A with Adam Probolsky,

President, Probolsky Research


Please say hello to Adam Probolsky, one of OCPRSA’s newest members. As the president of Probolsky Research, a team of traditional market researchers and pollsters, he is someone all PR professionals will want to know. Adam’s team identifies people’s needs, wants and opinions, behavioral and emotional drivers, and improves the effectiveness of messaging strategies and accurately predicts outcomes. Meet Adam!


Q: Please tell us about you! Your job, etc.


Without any experience, I was put in charge of organizing my first press conference at twenty years old. I pulled it off.


For the last couple decades, I have run a research company supporting communications professionals with unique data from the market and opinion research we conduct.


Q: What brought you to the OCPRSA?


I work with so many OCPRSA members already that we want to support the organization. And I love collaborating with other consultants. Collaborations yield the best results, and we have a ton more fun.


Q: What’s your favorite piece of advice for PR professionals?


Know, don’t guess.


If your clients care about public opinion or their reputation in their market, there is no substitute for research.

Member Movers and Shakers

Did your Orange County-based agency recently secure a dream account? Did your team earn kudos from a trade association for an original campaign? If you’re an OCPRSA member–individual or company–that has some news to shout from the mountain tops, send us your news for consideration. Let your colleagues and the OC PR community know what you’ve been up to lately. Send your news to info@OCPRSA.org.

PRSA ICON 2023

Join us at ICON 2023, Oct.15-17 in Nashville, Tenn., at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. Among the highlights include top-notch speakers, breakout sessions and networking opportunities. There are many opportunities to expand your perspective and skill sets, renew old friendships, make new contacts, and meet professionals from leading companies in the industry. Register today! Saver rate good until September 8.

News from National

News from National


Driving Change Through Internal Communications, designed as a live, online certificate program of six modules, will launch Sept. 13 and run through Oct. 18, airing each consecutive Wednesday from 3-4:30 p.m. ET. This program will cover the dimensions of what makes up a world-class practitioner and function, helping build the skills and capabilities needed to be successful in the increasing pace of today’s business environment.


Issues & Trends


Apple’s Slow Embrace of Generative AI - Axios


Job Openings Fall to Lowest Level in 2 Years as Demand for Workers Cools - ABC News


Election Misinformation in Communities of Color Expected to Get Worse - AP News


The 5 Phases of Crisis Management - Knowledge at Warton


On-Demand Programs


Available 24/7, whenever it’s convenient for you! Access a wide variety of on-point, informative options such as:


Job Opportunities

Local PR Job Opportunities

Top OC Companies Looking for the Best and the Brightest


Director of Media and Community Relations - Travel Costa Mesa

Volunteer, Communications and Development Committee - Reimagine

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Platinum Sponsors

Reveille Inc.
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Chapter Sponsor

Forge Media Group