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Feb 16

Meet Prapat “JoJoe” Nujoy, 2016 Director of Recognition

Prapat “JoJoe” Nujoy Board member, director-at-large for recognition Q: What is one thing you’re most looking forward to in 2016 (personally or professionally)? A: I look forward to getting into better shape. Q: What does PRSA mean to you? A: Professional development through meaningful relationships. Q: What’s ...

Jan 16

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Get to know 2016 president-elect: Colby Reade, APR

Q: What is one thing you’re most looking forward to in 2016 (personally or professionally)? A: 2015 was a significant year of change for me, both personally and professionally. I changed jobs, became a dad and made a major commitment to our chapter’s leadership. I am really looking forward to hopefully enjoying a bit ...

Jan 16

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Get to know 2016 chapter president: Mark Mohammadpour, APR

Q: What do you want to accomplish as chapter president? A: So many things, but if I had to pick one it’s to build partnerships between our great association and membership with other business leaders in our community. And having a blast making it happen! Q: What does PRSA mean to you? A: PRSA is a […]

Jan 16

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Advance your career in 2016: Become an APR

Is this the year for you to become professionally accredited in public relations? The chapter offers an APR prep course once each year, beginning in mid-February and running once a week for about seven weeks. The course is a free benefit of chapter membership. The course, taught by seasoned APR coaches, prepares candidates for the ...

Jan 16

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Job posting: Communications Manager, Volunteers of America

VOA Oregon has an opening for an exciting new position as communications manager in the development and communications department. VOA Oregon’s story-gatherer and story-teller, the Communications Manager (CM) is responsible for all aspects of communications, marketing, media and public relations and branding for VOA Oregon, ...

Nov 15

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Footprints on the path to the PRSA College of Fellows

The journey begins It has been said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. My journey to the PRSA College of Fellows began when I walked into a federal office building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to assume my first job in public relations. Other jobs followed across the country and around […]

Oct 15

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How I’m preparing for my next dream job—and why you should, too

How I’m preparing for my next dream job—and why you should, too Wherein I make the case for lifelong learning, active membership and industry involvement By Dave Thompson, APR VP Member Services and Chief Relationship Officer What’s the big picture of your career? Too often we wear our current organization’s position ...

Sep 15

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The Moving Targets of PR

By Colby Reade, APR Chief Communications Officer, PRSA Portland I’ve been told that a lot of work in PR involves hitting a moving target. I disagree. I believe that working in PR involves hitting a target that zigs, zags, jumps, flips, holds completely still and then barrels forward at what feels like an unmatchable […]

Sep 15

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2015 Spotlight Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact Colby Reade, APR PRSA Portland Metro Chapter 503-320-1040 News@PRSAPDX.org Celebrating the Best in Portland Public Relations: The 2015 Spotlight Awards Takes Over the Portland Art Museum PORTLAND, Ore. – Each year, the Portland Metro Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America ...

Sep 15

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What to Wear When (and When in Doubt, Always #suitup)

By: Julie Williams, APR, MS In my community college small business class recently, one of my classmates who owns a yard maintenance company asked me: “How do you do it?” “How do I do what?” I asked with a tilted head and tilted tone. “Always look so put together and professional. I don’t think I […]

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