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Dear Editor: On behalf of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and its 19,000-plus members I’d like to thank reporter Elahe Izadi for her June 4 article, “The New Journalism—and the PR Firms Behind It.” It is vital to the public interest to call out misrepresentations perpetrated by ersatz “news” sites and the so-called “PR” organizations behind them.

She is a White House Correspondent for “PBS NewsHour,” Moderator of “Washington Week,” and NBC and MSNBC Political Contributor.

This year’s Bateman Case Study Competition challenged students to craft a public relations campaign focused on reversing the corrosion of civility in American life and fostering more constructive and inclusive public discourse in all corners of society.

PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, announced today the 2021 winners of the Bronze Anvil Awards, which recognize the best of the best in public relations tactics — the use of social media, video, blogs, podcasts, annual reports, digital newsletters, websites — that contribute to the success of overall programs or campaigns.

The Voices4Everyone platform was created to leverage collective voice and best practices among communicators.

The program includes a discounted PRSA membership, enhanced career resources and numerous other benefits for those looking for employment.

University of Oklahoma's Rachel Meltzer was elected as PRSSA National President.

The conference will be held in a virtual format from April 21-22, enabling healthcare public relations professionals from across the U.S. to explore lessons learned from the past year’s extraordinary circumstances and discuss best practices moving forward.

PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, announced today the finalists for the 2021 Silver Anvil Awards, which honor outstanding strategic public relations programs that meet the highest standards of performance in the profession. This year’s ceremony will be held as a virtual event on June 10 at 4:00 PM ET, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Tamar Gregorian, Ph.D., APR, was a member and leader at her PRSSA Chapter at Loyola University and will serve as Faculty Adviser to the Tulane University PRSSA Chapter.

The Asian American and Pacific Islander community is currently experiencing a strong wave of xenophobia, discrimination and assault. On March 16 (5:00-6:00 PM ET), PRSA and PRSSA will host a virtual panel to provide insight, guidance and share strategies on how communications professionals and college students can speak out and take action for themselves or on behalf of their organizations to bring awareness to the current situation.

Applications are now open for the 2022 PRSA Board of Directors, and will be accepted through Tuesday, May 25.

PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, announced today that it has partnered with the Puerto Rico Public Relations Association (PRPRA) to provide mutually beneficial professional development, educational and career opportunities for members of each respective organization.

The program addresses the lack of diversity in the public relations industry, by pairing 50 students of diverse backgrounds with professional mentors that can provide valuable guidance as they launch into their careers.

Ben Butler is the founder of Top Hat, an award-winning design and marketing communications agency in Pittsburgh and St. Petersburg, Florida. Rick Callender is CEO of Valley Water in Santa Clara, California, where he has worked for 25 years.

The pair of California universities marks 26 schools affiliated with PRSSA in the state and join nearly 375 PRSSA Chapters worldwide.

The Silver Anvils recognize the best public relations campaigns of the year and the highest standards of performance for the profession, while the Bronze Anvil Awards recognize the best of the best in public relations tactics that contribute to the success of overall programs and campaigns.

The appointment is effective on Tuesday, Jan. 19 with Thomas Brooks based in New York.

We are all in a unique position, one that is more important than ever, to demonstrate leadership and serve as steady voices at a time of great imbalance.

PRSA supports a free, unencumbered press and stands with all journalists, especially those whose safety is at risk.