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.
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...
Bulletproof Your Advocacy
Join us for Bulletproof your brand advocacy: Building advocates to support your organization when the going gets tough, in Fairbanks Feb. 28, at the Westmark Hotel and Convention Center. Sarah Erkmann Ward, PRSA Alaska chapter president and CEO of...
Hitting reset on the Anchorage Daily News: Plans for 2018 and beyond (Fairbanks)
After months of speculation, the struggling Alaska Dispatch News came under new ownership last September. On Jan. 24, PRSA Alaska kicks off its 2018 professional development luncheon series with Ryan Binkley, one of the new co-publishers of the now renamed...
Blood, Sweat & Tears: Applying a not-for-profit case study to business
Does the idea of reviewing corporate financials give you night sweats? When a reporter calls, are you prepared to discuss the financial position of your organization? How does your company make money? What do profits support? Why are there losses? Too many...