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Greater Cleveland Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

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The Greater Cleveland Chapter of PRSA is the professional organization that brings together public relations, communications and marketing practitioners throughout Northeast Ohio.Join today! The Greater Cleveland Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is a professional organization that brings together more than 300 public relations, communications and marketing practitioners throughout Northeast Ohio.

04/06/2026

Considering the APR Accreditation? Join us virtually on April 28 for an information session! Accredited PR professionals will help demystify the APR process and discuss recent changes and updates from the Universal Accreditation Board.

Local APRs will offer practical tips for success on the panel and exam, while also serving as ongoing resources for connection and mentorship.

Free for PRSA members, $25 for guests. Registration is open: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ready-for-the-apr-next-steps-cost-and-how-to-build-your-support-network-registration-1985064837365?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/01/2026

Did you catch our in-person Meet the Media event yesterday? It was a morning filled with insightful conversation with industry experts. So great to be in the same room again with fellow Northeast Ohio professionals. 👏🏻

Stay tuned for more events this year. We hope to see you there!

03/30/2026

Swipe to learn more about storytelling in an AI-driven world!📲
Read the full blog written by Charlie Hatch: https://prsacleveland.starchapter.com/blog/Storytelling_Is_Great_Again

03/20/2026

Cleveland’s digital storytelling scene is booming. Are you part of the conversation? 📱We’re excited to welcome guest speakers Alex Darus from cleveland.com, Nikki Hannaway from CraveCle, and Anthony Briggs from The Westside Buzz on Tuesday, March 31 at Park Place Technologies!

Walk away with insights to boost your brand, amplify your organization’s voice, and tap into CLE social trends.
🎟️ $10 members | $20 guests | FREE for students
Coffee and light refreshments will be provided!

See you there! Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-media-cleveland-digital-influencers-registration-1985060791263?aff=oddtdtcreator
All guests must be registered to attend.

03/16/2026

Meet the people behind Cleveland's most viral local culture content! We're excited to welcome a panel of Cleveland's top social media influencers who are making waves online. Guests will have the opportunity to network and share digital storytelling ideas with our experts and other pros from across the Greater Cleveland area.

Whether you’re looking to build your network or just curious about what's next for Cleveland's social media scene, join us to learn more about the trends and strategies being shaped by key players in our vibrant local digital community. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Additional details on speaker lineup coming soon!

🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-media-cleveland-digital-influencers-registration-1985060791263?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/07/2026

PRSA Greater Cleveland is proud to introduce the dedicated professionals who will lead our Chapter in 2026. This year’s board represents a dynamic mix of experienced leaders, strategic thinkers, and passionate advocates for the PR and communications community across Northeast Ohio.

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 PRSA Cleveland Board of Directors.

⭐ Executive Committee
Katie Archer, President
Samantha Farland, President-Elect
Bobby Batyko, Immediate Past President & Sponsorship Chair
Jocelynn Clemings, Treasurer
Rachel Fleig, Secretary
Briana Cooper, VP Programming
Christine Chenevey, VP Membership
Shelley Shockley, VP Diversity & Inclusion
Samantha Farland, VP Communications
Elizabeth Thomas, Ph.D., PRSSA Liaison
Rosemarie Ascherl-Lenhard, Mentoring Chair
Sydney Stone, APR, Chapter Advisor & APR Chair

⭐ Directors At-Large
Ralph Davila, APR, Akron Liaison
Emily Brazytis, Director At-Large
Kristin Pohlig (Rocks), Director At-Large
Charlie Hatch, Director At-Large
Chris Lynch, APR, Fellow PRSA, Chapter Advisor

We look forward to a year of innovation, professional growth, and continued commitment to elevating the practice of public relations across Greater Cleveland and Akron. Here’s to 2026! 💙✨

11/20/2025

And that's a wrap on the 2025 PRSA Cleveland Rocks Awards! Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the incredible talent and creativity driving public relations and marketing across Northeast Ohio. Special thanks to our sponsors for making this memorable evening possible: Falls & Co., Marcus Thomas LLC, Roopco, PSawards and Warson Creations.

Congratulations to all our winners – including those who took home these prestigious honors:

🏆 Best of Show – Cleveland Rocks Award
YMCA of Greater Cleveland – Advancing DE&I Awareness and Engagement at the YMCA of Greater Cleveland
🏆 Judge’s Choice
Akron Children’s, with partner Marcus Thomas LLC – Akron Children’s SpineScreen: Turning Sunscreen Application into Scoliosis Detection
🏆 Top Tactic
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland – “Those Who Need It Can’t Afford It”: How Childcare Challenges Are Curbing Economic Opportunity

For the first time, we added a student campaign category! Congratulations to on the well-deserved win!
🏆 PRSSA Integrated Campaigns – GOLD Award
Kent State University – Flashes for Libraries

You can see all 2025 winners and download your photos from the event here: https://prsacleveland.org/Cleveland_Rocks_Awards

10/29/2025

As industries and experiences evolve, the pressure is on for those practicing communication and PR to improve speed, flexibility, and efficiency to remain effective and continuously demonstrate our value and relevance.

Hear from Monique Farmer in this on-demand webinar from Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), where she explores the latest trends in PR technology and innovation and shares important questions to ask before adopting new PR technology.

🔗 http://bit.ly/4oxd928

10/27/2025

For young PR professionals, career growth starts with developing a strong foundation of skills and relationships. Mastering the fundamentals is essential, but cultivating a strong professional network and personal brand is equally important.

We are proud to offer a mentoring program that connects early-career professionals with experienced PR leaders who have been in your position and understand how to help you reach your goals.

Ready to accelerate your growth? Read this blog by Rosemarie Ascherl-Lenhard to learn more! 🔗 http://bit.ly/4hniJSp

08/16/2025

📣 Calling all journalists!

PRSA Greater Cleveland is hosting a Meet the Media event — a fantastic opportunity to connect with PR professionals in the Cleveland and Akron areas. Reach out today to get involved!

Now seeking:
✔️ Speakers
✔️ Sponsors
✔️ Media companies

08/14/2025

From “You’ve Got Mail” to “You’ve Got Prompts”💡

Technology has changed, but curiosity remains constant. Beth Thomas, Ph.D., shares how generative AI is reshaping PR. Swipe for three tips to write effective AI prompts to create digital content.

🔗Read the full blog: https://prsacleveland.org/blog/id/53

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