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REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
2023 OCPRSA PROTOS Diamond Jubilee
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 @ 5 p.m. PT | House of Blues in Anaheim
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the House of Blues, Anaheim as the chapter celebrates 60 years of PR excellence with the 2023 OCPRSA PROTOS Diamond Jubilee.
While a solitaire diamond is a beautiful stone on its own, the brilliance of diamonds shines brighter when they come together. Like these spectacular gems, each of you brings a unique sparkle to our PR community. You are the innovators, the strategists, the storytellers who shape perceptions and drive connections. Individually, you illuminate our industry with your talents and accomplishments.
Register now and prepare to be dazzled as the chapter celebrates 60 years of extraordinary achievements.
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FORGE MEDIA GROUP NAMED PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE 2023 OCPRSA PROTOS AWARDS
Lake Forest-based production agency is the top sponsor of 2023 OCPRSA PROTOS Diamond Jubilee
OCPRSA is thrilled to announce Forge Media Group as OCPRSA’s Presenting Sponsor for this year’s PROTOS awards.
Forge Media Group is a creative agency with production at its core, grounded in creativity and driven by strategy. Forge Media Group first started collaborating with OCPRSA as the chapter’s official media sponsor earlier this year, providing videography and photography for its networking events and programs.
Thank you Forge Media Group for celebrating 60 years of PR excellence with us.
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ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIPS AND TABLES ARE AVAILABLE
Thank you to Westbound Communications and Treat PR for committing to sponsorships of this year’s PROTOS awards.
Each sponsorship (Topaz through Diamond) includes dinner, drinks and reserved table for up to 8 guests and premium opportunities to showcase your brand throughout our awards season and beyond.
- Sapphire Sponsorship - Supporting Sponsor: $3,500
- Topaz Sponsorship - Table Sponsor: $2,000
- Opal Supporter: $500
Please click HERE for more information and contact info@OCPRSA.org to reserve your sponsorship today.
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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.
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New Member Orientation:
Learn What OCPRSA Has to Offer
Monday, October 23, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m. PT | Online
Whether you are a brand-new addition to our chapter or have been a long-standing member, you’ll want to join us for this 30-minute overview of all that OCPRSA has to offer.
Get the scoop on how to make the most of your OCPRSA membership, how to access key benefits, and how to jumpstart your involvement in our chapter! There’s never been a better time to learn about or remind yourself of why being a member of OCPRSA is the best investment as you connect, learn and grow with fellow communications professionals in our county.
This event is FREE, but registration is required by 5 p.m. on October 23. Thank you!
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Eye on DE&I Summit
Thursday, November 2, 2023 @ 9 a.m. PT | Hangar 244 at the Great Park, Irvine
Spend the morning with leaders across sectors as we gain fresh perspectives and insights through a series of evocative conversations about DE&I initiatives at the intersection of public affairs, communications, and business. Leave with new insights you can incorporate in your work and community. Together, we’re connecting communities.
Enjoy a keynote address from global DE&I, communications and branding leader Chance Patterson and a panel discussion from civic, nonprofit and business leaders. We’ll learn how investing in DE&I programs can lead to improved creativity, innovation, and experiences while addressing issues of discrimination and inequality.
Please click HERE for more information and to register, and HERE for sponsorship opportunities.
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Member Spotlight: Q&A with Alyssa Jago,
Program Specialist, City of Irvine
Please extend a hearty welcome to Alyssa Jago, one of OCPRSA’s newest members. This communications professional brings broadcast news and government relations expertise to her latest role here in Orange County. Meet Alyssa!
Q: Please tell us about you! Your job, etc.
I work for the City of Irvine in the Public Information Office. As a former news reporter, I officially made the switch to the PR side in 2017 and have loved every second of it! My work focuses on internal communications, sharing organizational news and announcements with colleagues, and external communications, sharing city news and announcements with our community of more than 300,000 residents. My background as a reporter has allowed me to be involved in several video and social media projects as the “voice and face of Irvine,” which is pretty awesome! I love meeting new people, learning about their backgrounds, and discovering how this helped shaped them into the person they are today.
Q: What brought you to the OCPRSA?
My supervisor recommended I join the OCPRSA as a way to encourage professional development and network across agencies and organizations. I have already discovered the benefits to being a part of such a large organization with so many members who have the same goals and outlook on their career path.
Q: What’s your favorite piece of advice for PR professionals?
My favorite piece of advice for PR professionals goes back to a rule learned in grammar school that still applies today: KISS (Keep IT Simple, Stupid (or Sweetie)). In this day and age, people are consuming or breezing past news and announcements so quickly. They need information in a format that is digestible and can be perceived within seconds, whether through word, text, sound or video. I try to remember this rule in my daily work and not be overwhelmed by details that can slow your message or lose viewers, readers or listeners.
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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. | |
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September is Ethics Month
In September, PRSA celebrates Ethics Month! National has assembled events and resources like on-demand webinars to mark the occasion. On September 14, tune in to Shining a Light on Dark Tactics: Disinformation, Climate Litigation, and the PRSA Code of Ethics. Registration is free for PRSA and PRSSA members. And don’t forget Strategies & Tactics and PRsay as sources of great ethics content during Ethics Month and all year long. If you haven’t done so recently, get to know the wealth of ethics resources on the PRSA website, including Position Papers, Ethical Standards Advisories, links to the Code of Ethics and an ethics quiz. Join MyPRSA’s Ethics in Communications Community and turn on email notifications. In addition to staying on top of announcements and accessing on-demand webinars, PRSA national is working to build value in this community as a hub for discussion and debate. The best ethics resource of all, of course, is the Code of Ethics itself.
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News from National
ICON: Oct. 15-17 in Nashville, TN
Join your peers, industry thought leaders, innovators and influencers at ICON 2023, Oct. 15-17 in Nashville, Tenn. Keynote speakers include award-winning journalist and former NPR “All Things Considered” host Michele Norris and New York Times bestselling author and science writer David Epstein.
Executive Leadership Certificate Program, designed as a live, online program of five modules, will launch on Nov. 1 and run through Dec. 6 on Wednesdays from 3–4:30 p.m. ET. Participants will learn how to lead with authenticity, emotional intelligence, inclusivity and strong ethics.
Issues & Trends
AI Tools Make Things Up A Lot, and That’s a Problem - CNN Business
Survey: 90% of Companies Will Return to Office by End of 2024 - HR Dive
The Deepfake Scam Has Finally Arrived on Social Media - NBC News
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