Fairbanks Professional Development Luncheons
Fairbanks professional development luncheons are held once a month, typically at the Westmark and open to PRSA members, non-members and students.
Paving the Way: Using video on social media to increase public support
Paving the Way: Using video on social media to increase public support for major construction the Alaska Department of Transportation's award-winning social media video series on the Mitchell Expressway construction project in Fairbanks. Caitlin Frye will discuss the...
Pocket Principles – Your Ethics on an Index Card
We all have an individual set of personal and professional ethics based on our childhood, life experiences, religion, and profession. Some ethical decisions are easy – our values and the choices are clear. In a complex world, though, a lot of ethical decisions are...
Award-winning PR campaigns on a budget
Join PRSA Alaska in Fairbanks for a behind the scenes look at “Indigenous Visible,” a public relations campaign by the UAF College of Rural and Community Development. This campaign won a 2019 Silver Anvil Award of Excellence in the government section of the “Most...
Clarity in Crisis
Clarity in Crisis: The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities' response to the 7.1 earthquake, Nov. 30, 2018 On Friday, Nov. 30, at 8:29 a.m., Alaska was hit by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. The large earthquake was centered near Anchorage, but was...
Can you hear me? A Discussion of Employee Communications
Learn more during this facilitated panel discussion about what's working and what's not. Share ideas, tools and techniques for reaching this all-important audience. Panelists include: Tori Tragis, Internal Communications Manager, UAF Nicole...
Fairbanks Luncheon: Championing Diversity, Leading the Inclusion Revolution
They say diversity is being asked to the party and inclusion is being asked to dance. Join Public Relations Society of America, Alaska Chapter for a panel discussion about how communicators can strengthen their organization by embracing and recognizing...
GIFs, Memes, and BuzzFeed: Creating fun and engaging content
A new world of content awaits you. Join PRSA to learn the ins and outs of GIFs, Memes and Buzzfeed. In this presentation, you will learn how to create animated GIFs, the “true artistic medium of Internet" and the Fair Use rules that apply. You will also...
Fairbanks workshop with Michael Smart: Crafting the Perfect Pitch
Join PRSA’s Alaska Chapter and media pitching coach Michael Smart as he presents his most popular workshop, designed to help PR pros achieve superior results in today’s quickly changing media landscape. Michael is a world-renowned media relations expert,...
Building your organization’s brand from the inside out
Local business F&H Fitness recently had a roof collapse at their facility in Fairbanks, this while in the middle of an expansion from two locations in the Interior of Alaska to Anchorage. F&H employees quickly shifted gears and sprung into action....
Doing well by doing good: Stepping into Corporate Social Responsibility
Today’s customers are asking more from companies than just a great product or service. Increasingly, they are demanding a demonstration of commitment to a healthier society. Brands are responding by aligning themselves with social causes. This is great...