Welcome to PRAM Central Chapter

Members of PRAM strive to represent the highest standards of professionalism, honesty and integrity in their dealings with clients, the media, other practitioners and the general public.

Ready to join us? PRAM Central Chapter is a network of public relations professionals in the central Mississippi/metro Jackson area and the largest chapter within the state. Our monthly meetings are held in Jackson at the Capital Club, where members share knowledge and provide a forum for networking with other public relations practitioners. Join, renew or transfer your membership online here.

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What's New

2012 PRAM State Conference- Register Now! $99 Rate Ends on January 31st!

Register for the 2012 conference of the Public Relations Association of Mississippi by Tuesday, Jan. 31 for the best rates. For only $99 for PRAM members, you'll receive full registration to the two-day conference, several meals and much more.

Speakers are coming from near and far to help attendees:
• Better understand your key publics
• Improve your writing
• Plan your next campaign
• Discover new tools and techniques
• Manage change professionally and personally
• Practice PR more strategically

You can wait for more details to be announced in February or take advantage of this special rate.

Discover the possibilities of public relations at the 2012 PRAM State Conference and join us in Columbus, Miss., April 11-13 for the premier conference for PR students and professionals in Mississippi. Full registration includes the conference kick-off party April 11, opening luncheon and PRism Award banquet April 12 and Awards of Professional Excellence luncheon April 13. Rooms at the Fairfield Inn & Suites are $99/night too, with complimentary wi-fi and breakfast!

Save more than $50 when you register before this Special Early Bird rate expires Jan. 31.

Click here to register for the conference. Contact VP/Programs Shannon Coker, APR, at 601-368-3250 or via email with any general questions.


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In the News...
Elaina Jackson Earns Accreditation in Public Relations
  
 Elaina Jackon, APR

Elaina Jackson of Brandon, director of marketing at the Mississippi Children’s Museum in Jackson, has earned her accreditation in public relations (APR) from the Universal Accreditation Board. The APR certification program recognizes public relations practitioners who demonstrate broad knowledge, experience and professional judgment and are committed to the ethical practice of PR. APR candidates must complete a written submission, present a portfolio of work to a readiness review panel of public relations veterans and demonstrate their PR knowledge, skills and abilities by passing a computer-based exam. Jackson is a graduate of Belhaven University, where she obtained a master’s degree in management and a bachelor of science degree in mass communications. She is a member of the central chapter of the Public Relations Association of Mississippi.

 

Public Relations Association of Mississippi Names Susan Christiansen as Professional Achievement Award Recipient

 

The Public Relations Association of Mississippi (PRAM) recently honored public relations practitioners from around the state for outstanding work and service to the profession. The awards were announced during PRAM’s state conference held March 17-18, 2011, in Biloxi.


Susan Christensen, APR, received the organization’s Professional Achievement Award. Christensen is the director of public relations for Methodist Rehabilitation Center. In addition to her busy career, Christensen became accredited in public relations in 2008. She has served on various positions on the PRAM Central Board and has received numerous awards for her work. The Professional Achievement Award is given annually to a public relations practitioner and PRAM member whose accomplishments have made a major contribution to the profession. It is PRAM's top honor and recognizes excellence in the field of public relations. Recipients embody the highest degree of professionalism, serve their communities, are committed to advancing the profession and have outstanding achievements in the practice of public relations.

 

 

 
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