What I Learned at the 2025 Health Academy Conference and PRSA ICON — and Why It Matters for Communicators By Liann Cates Flying out of Nashville during a government shutdown felt strangely quiet, like travel stuck in mid-stride. But when I landed in Washington, D.C., that stillness faded the moment I spotted fellow communicators heading […]
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Another memorable ICON has come and gone! Several Middle Tennessee PR/comms professionals, educators and students attended PRSA’s 2025 International Conference (ICON) in Washington, D.C. from Oct. 27 to 30. Colleagues from all over the country gathered to share insights, learn from one another, connect and inspire. It was an invaluable experience — always time well spent.
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Our chapter will start the New Year with a new Board of Directors! Elected by PRSA Nashville membership at the Oct. 23 program and annual meeting, the 2026 board is energized and ready to serve our local public relations and communications community. 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President: Jared Porter, APR President-Elect: Jenny Barker, APR, Fellow
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PRSA Nashville exists to serve the needs of its members. Please take our survey and help guide planning for 2026 and beyond. What professional development topics and speakers interest you? Are you interested in a mentorship program, a public service project, or hosting an event? Have feedback on the Parthenon Awards or ways we can
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On behalf of our chapter’s Nominating Committee, you are invited to participate in the election of our 2026 Board of Directors. The election will be held Thursday, October 23. Please see details below. Nominees for 2026: Election Details Our chapter’s annual meeting and board election will be held during the upcoming Oct. 23 program, “The
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Is the very idea of pursuing your Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) giving you nightmares?! Have no fear, PRSA Nashville’s APR Ready to Roll program is here to help with two major opportunities in October to learn all about APR. A Webinar Too Scary to Miss: Learn About APR Ready to Roll Oct. 9 There are no
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Want to make an impact that benefits our local PR/comms community? Get involved with PRSA Nashville! Consider a role with the Board of Directors or one of the chapter’s vital committees. Available 2026 officer and board positions include: – President-Elect (one-year term) – Secretary (one-year term) – Treasurer (two-year term) – Director-at-Large
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With APR Month in April upon us, I’d like to share some perspective on Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). Research will show you how “The work will show you how.” I stared at the poster tacked to my co-worker’s cubicle and puzzled to myself, “While there is some truth there (work>experience), you’re overlooking a major
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“Thank you for being a friend.” As we remember the life and work of entertainer Betty White (1922-2021), those words from the theme song for “The Golden Girls” come to mind. The popular sitcom aired on NBC from 1985-92 and is still watched on several streaming services. Appealing to audiences of all ages, the show
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APR CANDIDATES: Are you a PR professional with five years’ experience (or nearing five years’ experience) thinking about going through the process? Or have you already started studying? Please let Aileen Katcher, APR, Fellow PRSA, our chapter accreditation chair, know of your interest so she can help assess where you are in the process, what
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