Since graduating from Loyola University, Ann has worked in a variety of marketing and communications roles. When Ann started in her current position at Smithbucklin focusing purely on communications, she found that she really enjoyed it. This led her to enroll in Northwestern University's Master o...

At the beginning of this year, we made a commitment to you that PRSA Chicago will continue to build an environment EVERYONE would want to and COULD be a part of—from rising professionals to seasoned leaders. We committed to empowering our members to ensure awareness that everyone’s vo...

The right to participate in the democratic process and have our voices heard can be an amazing thing to witness. For me, as a naturalized citizen, I have a special appreciation for the opportunity to vote in local, state and federal elections and take pride in occasionally participating in civil d...

Summers in Chicago are special. Those of us who know it’s a limited window tend to savor the vibrancy of the city and revel in it as much as possible before cooler days begin to take hold. While we continue to power through what’s left of summer with street festivals, outdoor concerts,...

Ethics Insights: The Value of Civil Discourse for PR ProsBy Joyce Lofstrom, MS, APR, Fellow PRSA As I considered a topic for this column, I asked some of my fellow PRSA Chicago board members, “What topic should I cover?” The answer was relevant—how to talk civilly in our curre...

After graduating from Penn State with a bachelor’s degree in digital and print journalism and a minor in international studies, Kelsey Lentz began her professional journey in media as an assistant editor at Dotdash Meredith. She is now news and SEO editor, SHE Media, at Penske Media Corporatio...

June is a month of many recognitions and celebrations, including Pride Month, Juneteenth, Father’s Day and Men’s Health Month, to name a few. One of the celebrations that I had the opportunity to participate in this month was the Public Relations and Advertising (PRAD) program’s ...

Ask Smart Questions – More on the Intersection of AI and PR Thank you to our panelists and everyone who attended our May 1 panel presentation, "The Intersection of AI and PR!" If you missed it, a few soundbites are below.On the Record: Zach Tarvin | Golin“AI is not necessarily go...

Ethics Insights: Fairness and Honesty in Public RelationsBy Joyce Lofstrom, MS, APR, Fellow PRSA Fairness and honesty come to mind when I think about ethics in my public relations work. Over the years, I have experienced both sides of those professional values that are part of the PRSA Code of ...

Volunteerism has always been a big part of my life. For the last six years, I’ve been a regular volunteer preparing meals at a local Ronald McDonald House Charities for families with children hospitalized at a nearby medical facility. I do this because I have the ability to help others where p...