Past Events

The Hawaii chapter offers professional development programs to sharpen your public relations expertise. Participating in our activities puts you in touch with the state's top professionals, helping you to stay at the forefront of our industry. 

Learn about the latest issues and trends impacting the public relations industry at monthly professional development programs featuring prominent local and national speakers. The meetings, typically held on the third Wednesday of the month, are open to everyone. Discounted PRSA and PRSSA member rates are provided.

These programs provide a forum to discuss public relations strategies, tactics and current issues. They also offer tremendous networking opportunities, aiding you in expanding your circle of colleagues and professional contacts.

Board members are eager to hear feedback and serve as mentors to help new members get better acquainted with the chapter, its programs and activities.

To make suggestions for professional development opportunities, please contact us at programs@prsahawaii.org.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS


PAST EVENTS



05/15/13 CASE STUDY: INSIDE HVCB'S SOCIAL MARKETING STRATEGY
There's a lot more to an effective social media program than just posting pretty pictures of sun-soaked beaches.
04/30/13 NextGen Networking with PRSA
Enjoy networking with PRSSA and YPR (young PR pros)
04/17/13 The State of the Travel and Newspaper Industry
Join Gary Warner of the Orange County Register for this informative program
03/29/13 Judging Awards For PRSA Colorado Chapter (March 20-29)
Join us to help judge our sister PRSA Chapter (PRSA Colorado) judge their annual awards.
03/19/13 PRSA HAWAII INVITES YOU: POSH PAU HANA
Celebrate Ala Moana Center's weeklong fashion affair
03/14/13 Marketing to Military
Best practices for your business
02/20/13 Traditional Media Goes Social: What PR Pros Should Know
PRSA Hawaii's February program brings together a panel of media experts whose companies are actively engaged in social media and to share the latest trends.
01/16/13 View from the Top: PR Outlook for 2013
Our expert panel of PR agency CEOs will predict the trends that will impact our profession in the coming year.
12/12/12 "Viral" Is Not A Plan: Getting The Most Out of Your Social Media Resources
While social media can be the key to finding and embracing a larger audience, banking on one good idea to make or break your campaign is a recipe for failure.
11/14/12 HAWAII GAS CASE STUDY: REBRANDING A 100 YEAR OLD COMPANY
A closer look at Hawaii Gas' recent rebranding efforts and the role integrated marketing and communications is playing in the process.
10/24/12 Fall Networking Event
Network with the who's who of the PR industry
09/28/12 VIDEO PLAYBACK: Winning Hearts & Minds
A winning political campaign has all the elements that communicators love: a well thought out strategy, engaging messages, diverse tactics, and the ability to win hearts and minds.
09/19/12 The Art & Science of PR Counseling: Getting Organizations to Take Your Advice
Find out what it takes to be a trusted public relations counselor and gain insights into the barriers that can prevent establishing an effective counseling role.
07/26/12 29th Annual Koa Anvil Awards
Join us at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki as we celebrate the successful campaigns and tactics of 2011, and honor our distinguished colleagues.
06/27/12 JUNE PROGRAM - THE RADIO EVOLUTION
A panel of Hawaii radio executives talk about the state of the radio industry, how it's evolving, and how it remains an effective channel for public relations professionals.
05/16/12 MAY 16 PROGRAM - SOCIAL MEDIA 20.12
If the ever evolving social media landscape has you Facebooking your Posterous and Instagram, while linking Foursquare to Twitter, this is the program for you.
04/11/12 APRIL 11 PROGRAM - IT'S 2012: PR MEASUREMENT FOR THE NEW DECADE
Measurement expert Katie Paine discusses 21st century strategies to track PR metrics that really matter.
03/20/12 Posh Pau Hana
See and be seen during this stylish invite-only soiree open only to members of PRSA Hawaii and guests of Ala Moana Center
03/12/12 2012 PRSA Western District Conference
Get ready to "Champion Creativity" at this two-day, energy-packed professional development program hosted by the PRSA Colorado Chapter in Denver.
02/22/12 FEBRUARY PROGRAM - REDEFINING THE PUBLIC RELATIONS PROFESSION
PRSA Hawaii's February program shifts gears to a roundtable discussion on PRSA National's current efforts to modernize the definition of public relations.
01/18/12 JANUARY PROGRAM - PHOTOGRAPHY 201
Experienced photographers share tips on shooting better photos with today's tools
12/15/11 PRSA/IABC Holiday Mixer
Celebrate the year's successes with our friends from IABC.
12/14/11 Communications and Branding Trends for 2012
Get a glimpse of the 2012 communications and branding trends. Meet the new PRSA Hawaii board.
11/16/11 Buzz-Building Programs That Drive Business
In this teleseminar, learn to develop buzz-building strategies that drive business results and grow brands.
10/26/11 Building Public Support through Community Relations
We live on an island, which means that everyone knows everyone and that building a sense of community is more important here than anywhere else in the world.
08/31/11 Meet the New Faces in Hawaii's Media
Meet the New Faces in Hawaii's Media
08/24/11 Mega Mixer Pau Hana
A time to network and get to know your fellow movers and shakers in Honolulu's communications industry over pupus and cocktails
07/28/11 28th Annual Koa Anvil Awards Dinner
The Koa Anvil Awards competition recognizes outstanding public relations programs and tactics, and to encourage improved public relations performance and techniques.
06/15/11 Preparing for the Unexpected – Add Value to Your Organization During a Crisis
Learn to create an effective crisis communications plan.
05/11/11 Social media and the law: know your limits
Hear perspectives from social media experts from all walks of professional life.
04/20/11 Meet The Media – Be Effective, Be Heard
Join PRSA Hawaii and meet some of the reporters and editors behind these publications!
03/22/11 Posh Pau Hana
Celebrate Fashion and Shopping During Shop a Lea
03/16/11 PRSA Hawaii & IABC Hawaii March 2011 Program
Details for the March 2011 Program
02/16/11 Cook Up an Award-Winning Entry with Tips from Hawaii's PR Pros
Get award how-to's from the best of show winners of both PRSA and IABC's awards in 2010 as well as an experienced judge's perspective on what to do when submitting a winning entry.
01/19/11 Dos and Don'ts of Special Events Planning
Learn how to make those special events even more special and avoid the common mistakes that can make that big day memorable for all the wrong reasons.
12/15/10 State of Hawaii's PR Industry - From a Multi-Generational Perspective
Think you know what's important to PR pros when it comes to job satisfaction, professional development, and communications tools?
11/17/10 Talk Story with the Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Join us for our November program for a
10/28/10 YPR Event - Dress Professionally in Hawaii
Looking to jazz up your wardrobe? Join PRSA Hawaii's YPR committee for a special event at Nordstrom.
10/20/10 Lessons Learned: Crisis Communication
A crisis. It’s not a question of if, but when? It’s something we’ll likely all need to deal with at some point in our public relations careers. So are you ready?
09/15/10 Capture Your Audience in Writing and Public Speaking
Reach out and grab your audiences’ attention! If you can’t capture your audience in the first 10-20 seconds, you’ve lost them. Don’t let your messages fall by the wayside.
08/26/10 Ad2 Honolulu Candidate 2010 Series: Meet Mayoral Candidate Panos Prevedouros
Meet the candidate, ask your questions, get involved and make an informed choice on Election Day.
08/18/10 August Program: Online Video and Connecting Through Social Media
As PR practitioners, our job is to connect people. With the surge of the Internet, the people want the connection instantaneously, and not just through a press release.
07/22/10 2010 Koa Anvil Awards Dinner
The Public Relations Society of America - Hawaii Chapter invites you to attend the 27th Annual Koa Anvil Awards on July 22 at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club.
06/30/10 PRSA Hawaii June Program with Civil Beat
Join PRSA Hawaii for its June Program with Honolulu Civil Beat editors and reporters
05/26/10 May Program - Community Building: How to Influence The Masses in Today's World
PRSA Hawaii's May's program features a panel discussion with traditional and web-based community building practitioners.
04/28/10 2010 PRSA Western District Conference
This exciting two-day conference promises to offer an "Oasis of Opportunities" for all who attend.
04/21/10 Rebuilding Your Brand and Regaining Trust in a Recovering Economy
Informative teleseminar on how consumer perceptions and behaviors have changed in the downturned economy and how to regain trust as the economy begins to recover.
04/06/10 PRSA Hawaii Maui Affinity Group Program: Social Media Marketing & PR Tools
The PRSA Hawaii Maui Affinity Group is pleased to bring social media guru Dan Zelikman, Director of Digital Marketing for StarrTech Interactive, to Maui for a special presentation.
03/18/10 NewsMorphosis 2.0
Wondering how the transformation of news is transforming our society? World class journalists and scholars from Hawaii and elsewhere predict the future of the news media.
02/24/10 February Program: Is Old Media The New Media?
Hear from some of Hawaii's leading media outlets about how media has changed, the similarities between new and old media, and how PR pros can leverage these new opportunities.
01/27/10 How Generation Y & Seasoned Pros Can Navigate the Social Media Highway Together
Lively panel of old and new pros who will discuss how Millennials can serve as PR's social media stewards and how experienced managers can successfully collaborate with them.
12/16/09 Using Video & Photos in your Social Media, PR and Marketing Campaigns
Save the date for PRSA Hawaii's 2009 holiday program and general membership meeting.
12/02/09 APR Information Session
Interested in learning more about accreditation? Join PRSA Hawaii for this informal breakfast gathering and find out what the APR process is all about.
11/18/09 Building Community Relationships
Take advantage of this PRSA National Teleseminar, hosted by PRSA Hawaii.
11/11/09 Media Speed-Networking
PRSA Hawaii's Young Professionals Committee invites PR practitioners to meet Hawaii media representatives and get feedback and tips on how to work with them.
11/06/09 2009 PRSA International Conference in San Diego
Join us for the premier public relations event as we uncover emerging trends and technologies.
10/21/09 The New KGMB, KHNL, K5...What Does This Mean to You?
What does the combination of KGMB, KHNL, K5 mean to those of us in Hawaii's public relations, marketing and advertising industries.
09/16/09 Using Social Networks to Gain Brand Advocates
"Crowdsourcing" is an appealing new option for marketers who want to spread their advertising messages through low-cost peer-to-peer channels.
08/19/09 PRSA Hawaii August 2009 Lunch Program
The Value of Internal Communications
07/16/09 PRSA Hawaii 2009 Koa Anvil Awards
Join PRSA Hawaii as we honor the best in Hawaii's public relations industry at the annual Koa Anvil Awards.
06/17/09 CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS CASE STUDY: Swine Flu Hits Hawaii
Learn how the State DOH, the Honolulu City & County Department of Emergency Management and UH handled recent communications in the face of the H1N1 influenza outbreak.
04/22/09 2009 PRSA Western District Conference
The 2009 PRSA Western District Conference offers you the knowledge you need to succeed - and even thrive - in this challenging environment.
04/15/09 Media Training for Media Trainers
If you coach or train spokespersons, executives and managers for media interviews, presentations, or testimony, be sure to attend this national teleseminar.
02/25/09 Being Successful in Your Own Public Relations Business
Learn to Grow and Stay Ahead--Even in This Tough Economy