Institute for Public Relations

The Institute for Public Relations has created a series of by-invitation-only professional colloquiums for the most senior public relations/public affairs leaders. Institute Trustees lead these discussions, defined by the interaction of a high level international peer group. The desired outcome is focused thinking on areas of new public relations research to be undertaken by the [...]

The Institute for Public Relations presents this annual North American Summit on Public Relations Measurement for experts in communications and PR measurement and evaluation, and practitioners who want a more focused research strategy. http://www.instituteforpr.org/events/measurement-summit/

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Co-organized by AMEC and the Institute for Public Relations, the European Measurement Summit assembles some of the most senior players from marketing, communications and media evaluation communities to discuss critical issues.  Best practices for measuring and evaluating communications in business and insights from market research on an international level will be presented at the event. Robert [...]

The National Summit on Strategic Communications assembles senior leaders from government, the military and private sectors in an instructional and highly interactive conference to share insights, techniques, best practices and case studies in strategic communication and to learn from peers. The Summit is dedicated to enhancing the value of communications and effective engagement with existing and new [...]

Co-sponsored by the Arthur W. Page Society and the Institute for Public Relations. The 18th annual seminar is designed to prepare high-potential, mid-level communications executives (Global 1000 corporate communications professionals, PR executives and PR managers) to manage the corporate public relations function. http://www.instituteforpr.org/calendar/public-relations-executive-forum/

The Public Relations Executive Forum is an intense two and one-half day professional development seminar program designed to prepare high-potential, mid-level communications executives to manage the corporate public relations function.

KEPRRA is awarded to a graduate student who will promote, foster and assist in the development of new research methods in public relations, focusing specific attention on measuring public relations effectiveness. The communications or research graduate student will receive a $2,500 grant to carry out a project relating to public relations measurement and evaluation. The [...]

The Institute supports this academic research conference with the University of Miami and other sponsors. Over its 14-year history, IPRRC has become a top venue for presentation of new public relations research and interaction among scholars and professionals. Pushing the Envelope in Public Relations Theory & Research and Advancing Practice The International Public Relations Research Conference [...]

KEPRRA is awarded to a graduate student who will promote, foster and assist in the development of new research methods in public relations, focusing specific attention on measuring public relations effectiveness. The communications or research graduate student will receive a $2,500 grant to carry out a project relating to public relations measurement and evaluation. The [...]

The Public Relations Leadership Forum is an intense seminar for high-performing, mid-career managers at public relations firms, plus Global 1000 corporate communications professionals whose primary responsibilities include working with public relations agencies.

The Institute for Public Relations awards the Grunig PRIME Fellowship on an annual basis, sponsored by PRIME Research. The Fellowship is named for James E. Grunig and Larissa A. Grunig, professors emeriti, University of Maryland. The award supports and encourages graduate student interest in applied public relations research as a career opportunity.

The Annual Distinguished Lecture & Awards Dinner is an unbroken tradition dating back to 1961. Each year, a major figure in PR practice or education, or a related field, addresses a topic of vital importance to our profession. In addition, the Institute bestows a variety of major awards, including the Alexander Hamilton Medal for lifetime [...]

Public Relations Excellence: 2010 How the fundamental theory of public relations points to strategic solutions in today’s market http://www.instituteforpr.org/edu_info/grunig_lecture_series/

The Summit on Measurement will challenge delegates to think and position measurement as an integral component of strategic public relations practice. Program sessions will help conference delegates discover the latest innovations and methodologies, ponder the future of measurement and evaluation, and view case study presentations about some of the world’s most successful public relations measurement [...]

Main Theme – Communication in a changing society; dynamics, risks and uncertainty The aim of the congress is to reflect on the turbulence of nowadays’ society, with its increase of risks and crises, and the role of communication science and practice in this. Society has more uncertainties than before. Environmental, economical, technical, and societal risks [...]

This award is is given to recognize and encourage graduate study and scholarship in public relations. http://www.instituteforpr.org/awards/masters_thesis_award/

The Public Relations Leadership Forum is an intense seminar for high-performing, mid-career managers at public relations firms, plus Global 1000 corporate communications professionals whose primary responsibilities include working with public relations agencies.

Co-organized by AMEC and the Institute for Public Relations. the European Summit bring together some of the most senior players from marketing, communications and media evaluation communities to discuss critical issues.

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Washington, D.C. Top leaders in business, military and government communications, public relations and public affairs analyze current global challenges and share game-changing strategies for effective communications. http://strategicsummit.com/index.htm

New York City http://www.awpagesociety.com/

Miami, Florida 12-3pm

The Institute supports this academic research conference in conjunction with the University of Miami and other sponsors. Over its 13-year history, IPRRC has become one of the top venues for presentation of new public relations research and for interaction among scholars and professionals.

1285 Avenue of the Americas New York City The Public Relations Leadership Forum is an intense seminar for high-performing, mid-career managers at public relations firms, plus Global 1000 corporate communications professionals whose primary responsibilities include working with public relations agencies. http://www.instituteforpr.org/education/PRLF_east/

San Diego, CA http://www.prsa.org/conf2009/

New York City The Annual Distinguished Lecture & Awards Dinner is an unbroken tradition dating back to 1961. Each year, a major figure in PR practice or education, or a related field, addresses a topic of vital importance to our profession. In addition, the Institute bestows a variety of major awards, including the Alexander Hamilton [...]

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Portsmouth, NH

The Summit on Measurement will challenge delegates to think and position measurement as an integral component of strategic public relations practice. Program sessions will help conference delegates discover the latest innovations and methodologies, ponder the future of measurement and evaluation, and view case study presentations about some of the world’s most successful public relations measurement [...]

Please join us at the second Grunig Lecture Series as four outstanding leaders in public affairs and communication come together to present case studies and strategies for integrating strategic communication with public affairs.

Chicago, IL Each year the Society holds a conference for its members in the fall, usually in September. The purpose of the conference is to provide an opportunity for peers to get together to discuss items of mutual interest. During the conference the Society’s major awards are presented: Hall of Fame, Distinguished Service, and the [...]

Chicago, IL

The Public Relations Leadership Forum is an intense seminar for high-performing, mid-career managers at public relations firms, plus Global 1000 corporate communications professionals whose primary responsibilities include working with public relations agencies.

Boston, MA http://www.aejmc.org/_events/convention/08convention/index.php

The Institute for Public Relations will partner with the International Association for Measurement and Evaluation of Communication (AMEC) to run the first European Summit on Measurement, in mainland Europe in June 2009. The conference will be modeled on the successful US Summit event. http://www.instituteforpr.org/release_single/institute_amec_to_create_european_som_in_2009/

San Francisco, CA The IABC World Conference is the leading international forum of its kind. More than 1,500 business communication professionals—decision makers in leading industries around the world—gather annually to learn the latest developments and best practices in communication and make connections that will advance their communication programs and careers. http://www.iabc.com/wc/index.htm

The Public Relations Executive Forum is an intense two and one-half day professional development seminar program designed to prepare high-potential, mid-level communications executives to manage the corporate public relations function. http://www.instituteforpr.org/education/executive_forum/

New York City

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The Institute supports this academic PR research conference in conjunction with the University of Miami and other sponsors. Over its 12 year history, IPRRC has become one of the top venues for presentation of new PR research and for interaction among scholars and PR professionals.

Miami, FL

The Public Relations Leadership Forum is an intense seminar for high-performing, mid-career managers at public relations firms, plus Global 1000 corporate communications professionals whose primary responsibilities include working with public relations agencies. http://www.instituteforpr.org/education/PRLF_east/

New York City

This year’s program features Elliot Schreiber, Clinical Professor of Marketing at Drexel University; Sillia Maizey, Head of Corporate Responsibility at British Airways; and an extraordinary mix of European business leaders and academics recognized for their leadership on corporate reputation issues. http://www.instituteforpr.org/ipr_info/seminar_20081125/

The Annual Distinguished Lecture & Awards Dinner is an unbroken tradition dating back to 1961. Each year, a major figure in PR practice or education, or a related field, addresses a topic of vital importance to our profession

The Summit on Measurement will challenge delegates to think and position measurement as an integral component of strategic public relations practice. Program sessions will help conference delegates discover the latest innovations and methodologies, ponder the future of measurement and evaluation, and view case study presentations about some of the world’s most successful public relations measurement [...]

The Public Relations Leadership Forum is an intense seminar for high-performing, mid-career managers at public relations firms, plus Global 1000 corporate communications professionals whose primary responsibilities include working with public relations agencies. http://www.instituteforpr.org/education/PRLF_west/

The Jack Felton Golden Ruler Award recognizes excellence in public relations research, measurement and evaluation. The award’s primary objective is to identify superb examples of research used to support public relations practice, and to publish these as case studies on the Institute for Public Relations website. http://www.instituteforpr.org/release_single/jack_felton_golden_ruler_award_open_for_entry/

This unique annual event brings together the world’s brightest practitioners, to learn from each other and from an outstanding faculty of respected senior professionals and academics in our field. http://www.instituteforpr.org/education/corp_comm/

The Public Relations Leadership Forum in Atlanta, GA, is an intense seminar for high-performing, mid-career managers at public relations firms, plus Global 1000 corporate communications professionals whose primary responsibilities include working with public relations agencies. http://www.instituteforpr.org/education/PRLF_east/