Events

A Reuters Institute 2023 report claims, "Three-quarters of newsroom leaders in our survey say generative Artificial Intelligence will help newsrooms increase productivity and improve workflows, but only a fifth think it will fundamentally change every role in the newsroom. Meanwhile, two-thirds said their newsrooms have implemented hybrid or flexible working." It's no secret that news organizations are adapting to, embracing or struggling with issues around hybrid and remote working, artificial intelligence, and recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. Join us to hear from three long-time local media members about how news and newsrooms have changed over the last few years and how we as PR pros can better connect with them.

Speakers:
Ryan Welton, Director of Digital Content for Griffin Communications
Dick Pryor, General Manager for KGOU
Ray Rivera, Executive Editor for The Oklahoman

Join us for an insightful luncheon on Saturday, February 24 at 11:30 a.m., themed "Future Proof Your Brand." Led by Veronica Sopher from PRSAY, our podcast-style event will feature discussions on:

1. Adapting to New Technologies (AI) with Kami Huyse of Zoetica Media
2. Crisis Fire Drills (Creating Crisis Comm Plans) with Becky Myers of MyHart Communications
3. Brand Storytelling in the Digital Age with Amanda Fenwick of San Jacinto College

We aim to engage a diverse audience with three seasoned PRSA members as guests, addressing current topics. Before the event, an interactive forum will allow attendees to submit questions, fostering participation.

In today’s digital era, public trust is under siege. Misinformation runs rampant, fueled by AI and amplified by social media. Hate speech festers, eroding public discourse. Extremism flourishes in the…
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Learn how Union Public Schools, facing growing public scrutiny of its 75-year-old Native American mascot, made the decision to step away from a symbol that many considered racist. National research indicates that even Native Americans themselves are evenly divided on the subject. Chris Payne, Chief Communications Officer of Union Public Schools, will share the research and the factors that influenced the change, and the process of discovery and collaboration that resulted in a new mascot for Union.

Tulsa Country Club 701 North Union Avenue Tulsa, OK 74127 Public relations plays an important role in influencing media coverage by engaging with journalists and crafting compelling narratives. Join us…
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Join us for our annual half-day training conference and luncheon!

Schedule:
11:30 a.m. Registration and Networking
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:15 p.m. Sean Greenwood, Grand Poobah of Public Relations, Ben & Jerry's
1:15 p.m. Break
1:30 p.m. Speaker #2 TBA
2:45 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. Steve Rohr, Founder & CEO, Lexicon Public Relations

For those with their APR, this conference counts as a full-day conference toward maintaining your APR.