Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

Each year, the Bateman Case Study Competition challenges students to develop and implement a public relation campaign on behalf of an actual client. The competition allows students to increase their knowledge, work as a team, and receive real-world experience in the PR industry. First established as the National Case Study in 1973 and later renamed to honor the late J. Carroll Bateman, APR, more than 75 teams enter the competition each year.

NEW YORK, August 21, 2024 - PRSA announced Grammy Award-winning rock artist Melissa Etheridge as a featured speaker at ICON 2024, taking place in Anaheim, Calif. October 15-17. Etheridge will participate in a conversation about her career journey and life’s advocacy work.

NEW YORK, August 30, 2024 - PRSSA announced today the establishment of two new collegiate chapters at Grand Canyon University (GCU) and The University of New Mexico (UNM). The new chapters mark a significant milestone at these universities, providing expanded access to professional development opportunities, networking, and educational resources.

Hurricane Helene made landfall this past weekend as a Category 4 storm and its path of destruction goes through several Southeastern states where PRSA members and their families live and work. More than 100 people have died, roads remain closed, and many communities are without electricity or necessities.

NEW YORK, October 2, 2024 –PRSA is proud to announce the recognition of six outstanding members for their remarkable contributions and dedicated service to the organization and the communications profession. These distinguished individuals will be celebrated during ICON 2024, PRSA’s annual conference, taking place in vibrant Anaheim, California, from October 15-17.

NEW YORK, October 14, 2024 - PRSSA announced today the launch of a new collegiate Chapter at the University of South Carolina Upstate. This new PRSSA Chapter is a noteworthy achievement for the University of South Carolina Upstate, creating more opportunities for professional development, networking, and access to educational resources for its students interested in the profession. This Chapter is an addition to the 300+ PRSSA Chapters across the U.S., as well as Argentina, Colombia, Peru and Puerto Rico.

NEW YORK, October 15, 2024 -- PRSA Educators Academy, a Professional Interest Section of PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, presented Gary F. Grates, President of GConsulting Group and 120/80 GROUP, with the 2024 PRSA David Ferguson Award during an awards ceremony at the Educator’s Academy Summit, taking place in Anaheim, CA. The award recognizes a PRSA member and practitioner who has made outstanding contributions to public relations education.

NEW YORK, October 22, 2024 – PRSA was announced as a finalist for the Global Alliance World Public Relations & Communication Award for Global Public Relations Association of the Year. PRSA is among four global organizations selected as finalists for this award. The Global Public Relations Association of the Year category is open to associations with outstanding work in the public relations and communication industry, that prove to push the profession forward.

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The PRSA Foundation and the Glen M. Broom Center for Professional Development in Public Relations (Broom Center) at San Diego State University announced today the launch of the Glen Broom Mentorship Award, an annual grant for a university professor who has inspired students through mentorship and job placement support.