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PRSA Counselors Academy 2025 Conference


March 31 - April 2, 2025 | Charleston, South Carolina

 

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Schedule at a Glance

Conference Agenda

Registration Info

Hotel Info

Sponsors

Connections & Collaborations:
Building Success Together in Charleston

Presented by the PRSA Counselors Academy Section, the annual conference brings together PR Agency owners and executives to address the evolving changes in the public relations landscape.

The 2025 conference will be particularly relevant to the nation’s communicators with the opportunity to gather, reconnect, and seek timely strategies, resources, and diverse perspectives to thrive and excel in the industry.

Join us to Refresh your Agency in 2025 and Beyond!

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Schedule at a Glance

 

Monday, March 31
Welcome and Networking

10:00 am-6:00 pm
Registration

12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Pre-Cons

5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Newcomers and Sponsors Recognition Reception

6:00 pm-7:15 pm
Welcome Reception

7:30 pm-9:30 pm
Forks, Friends & Future Plans: Dinner @ Hotel

 


 

Tuesday, April 1
Engagement and Collaboration

8:00 am-5:30 pm
Registration

7:30 am-8:30 am
Morning Mingle - Breakfast Buffet

8:30 am-5:00 pm
Sponsor Exhibit Tables

8:30 am-8:45 am
Conference Welcome and Land Acknowledgement

9:00 am-10:00 am
Keynote Session

10:00 am-11:00 am
Breakout Sessions – Set 1

11:00 am-12:00 pm
Breakout Sessions – Set 2

12:00 pm-1:30 pm
Connections and Collaborations Luncheon

1:30 pm-2:30 pm
Breakout Sessions – Set 3

2:15 pm-3:15 pm
Breakout Sessions – Set 4

3:30 pm-6:30 pm
Off-site Event – TBD

7:30 pm-9:30 pm
Forks, Friends & Future Plans: Dine Around

 


 

Wednesday, April 2
Reflection and Closing

8:00 am-9:00 am
Morning Mingle Breakfast Buffet

9:00 am-10:00 am
Breakout Sessions – Set 5

10:00 am-11:00 am
Breakout Sessions – Set 6

11:15 am-12:30 pm
Keynote Speaker

12:30 pm-1:45 pm
Connections and Collaboration Luncheon w/Activity

2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Breakout Sessions – Set 7

3:15 pm-3:30 pm
Afternoon Session – Remembrance

3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Keynote

4:30 pm-5:00 pm
Conference Closing

6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Forks, Friends & Future Plans: DIY Dine Around

8:00 pm-10:00 pm
Counselors Night Out

 

Conference Agenda

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Registration Information

Take advantage of our Early Saver Rates.

Member TypeSaver
By 2/21/25
Regular Rate
Section$1,745$1,995
PRSA$1,945$2,195
Nonmember$2,245$2,495

Hotel Information

Lobby of Francis Marion Hotel in downtown Charleston, SC historic district
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Located downtown on Marion Square, the historic Francis Marion Hotel is within walking distance of the magnificent gardens, house museums, antique shops, local boutiques, restaurants, and nightlife that has made Charleston one of the south’s premier cities.

Sponsors

Diamondnotified

GoldCommand31 Consulting

Silver

Advocation Agency Operations
truescope Media Intelligence
Mahalo Hub

Supporting

College of Charleston
Davis & Gilbert
Jacobs Consulting & Executive Coaching
Second Quadrant Solutions

Conference

Elise Mitchell
Podchaser
Tobin Leff M&A Advisors
Vivo Growth Partners

Friends

a Wordsmith
Athena Communications
blueprint Alaska
chartwell agency
Chirp
hidotti
Inspire PR Group
Loud & Clear Marketing
MahoganyXan
McNeely Brockman
Renew PR
PassPR
Resolute
Siarza