PRSA - Northwest Ohio Chapter

28/01/2026

Let’s use our storytelling skills and SERVE. 💖

Join PRSA Ohio for PRSA East Central District Regional Week of Caring at Sunshine Communities, where we’ll put our communication skills to work in a meaningful, story-telling way.

Volunteers will support individuals with developmental disabilities through guided storytelling, listening, encouraging, and helping participants share who they are and what matters to them. No teaching experience required.

✔️ Wednesday, Feb. 25
✔️ 10:00–12:30 p.m.
✔️ Sunshine Communities | Maumee, OH

🎟️ Free (registration required by Feb. 20)

🔗 Register here:
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/northwestohio-prsa/prsa-nwo-week-of-caring-sunshine-communities

26/01/2026

⭐️ Member Monday Spotlight - Say hello and welcome to one of our newer members Nancy Gagnet! We are excited to have Nancy in the PRSA community!

20/01/2026

Trust and perception are foundational to any successful brand: especially in the public sector.

Join PRSA Northwest Ohio for Rebuilding a Brand, featuring Sam Melden, Chief Communications & Customer Experience Officer at TARTA. The discussion will explore rebuilding trust, improving public perception, and leading meaningful transformation in public transit.

📅 March 4
🕛 12–1 p.m.
📍 TolHouse, Toledo
🍴 Lunch included

Early Bird registration is now OPEN.

🔗 Register: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/northwestohio-prsa/rebuilding-a-brand

09/01/2026

📅 ONE WEEK AWAY! https://lnkd.in/gTjq9yka

Turning Local Work into National PR Coverage
📅 Friday, January 16
⏰ 12:00 to1:00 p.m.
📍 Glass City Pavilion | Toledo, OH

PRSA Northwest Ohio is kicking off our 2026 programming year with a timely, can’t-miss conversation on how local stories break through to national audiences.

Join us for a panel discussion featuring seasoned public relations leaders who have successfully elevated organizations, causes, and campaigns beyond local markets. Panelists will share real-world insights, practical strategies, and candid lessons learned about pitching, positioning, and standing out in today’s crowded media landscape.

NEW UPDATE: Award-winning journalist and communications leader Chrys Peterson will serve as moderator, guiding the conversation and audience Q&A.

Featured Panelists:
Jared Meade, MPS, APR, MPRCA – Rayne Strategy Group
Scott Carpenter, APR – Metroparks Toledo
Jessica Hover – Communica

🎟 Register now: lunch is included and seats are limited https://lnkd.in/gTjq9yka

05/01/2026

We’re excited to introduce the 2026 PRSA Northwest Ohio Board; a dedicated group of communications professionals committed to creating spaces for professionals to connect, mentor one another, and share real-world insights.

We’re building a robust calendar of programming for the year ahead, beginning with our first event:

Breaking Through: Turning Local Work into National PR Coverage
📅 Friday, January 16 | 12:00 p.m.
📍 Glass City Pavilion

If you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet, now’s the time:
https://lnkd.in/gTjq9yka

23/12/2025

🎄Season’s Brightest Wishes from PRSA Northwest Ohio!

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and be sure to register for our January event. Early registration ends Jan 2.

16/12/2025

💭Breaking Through: Securing National PR Attention

PRSA Northwest Ohio is proud to kick off our 2026 programming year with a timely and impactful panel discussion on how local stories earn national attention.

Join us for an engaging conversation with experienced public relations leaders who have successfully elevated organizations, causes, and campaigns beyond local markets. Panelists will share real-world insights, practical strategies, and candid lessons learned about pitching, positioning, and breaking through today’s crowded media landscape.

💡Featured Panelists:
Jared Meade, MPS, APR, MPRCA – Rayne Strategy Group
Scott Carpenter, APR – Metroparks Toledo
Jessica Hover – Communica

🗓️: Friday, January 16, 2026
⏰: Noon
📍:Glass City Pavilion
Pricing:
$10 PRSA Members (Early Bird – register by Jan. 2)
$15 PRSA Members (after Jan. 2)
$30 Non-Members

Early bird registration is now open. Join us as we launch a strong year of PRSA Northwest Ohio programming.
🎟️ Register now: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/northwestohio-prsa/turning-local-work-into-national-pr-coverage

06/12/2025

Toledo’s creative community is coming together for an evening of energy, connection, and collaboration. The 2025 Holiday Mixer will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Toledo School for the Arts Portal Gallery & Black Box Theater.

This Holiday Mixer unites professionals from marketing, advertising, design, innovation, public relations, and technology fields for a night of celebration and community building—marking one of the largest creative networking events in Northwest Ohio this holiday season.

🗓️: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
⏰: 6:30pm – 10:00 p.m.
📍: Toledo School for the Arts Portal Gallery & Black Box Theater, 1401 Adams St, Toledo, OH 43604

Event Features:
-Networking with Toledo’s leading marketing, design, PR, innovation, and tech professionals
-Live music, interactive art, and a selfie photo booth
-Festive cocktails, food and drink vendors, and creative experiences throughout the evening
-A vibrant atmosphere celebrating Toledo’s growing creative and technology communities

🎟️ Buy tickets here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-mixer-tickets-1968257748911?aff=erelexpmlt

06/11/2025

This is a great opportunity for our talent in Northwest Ohio!

🗣️📝 📸

Leadership Toledo is looking for a dynamic and creative professional to join our team as a Communications, Marketing & Event Coordinator!

Help us share our story, engage the community, and support programs that inspire individuals to lead, connect, grow, and serve--creating a stronger, more vibrant Toledo region.

Learn more at: https://www.leadershiptoledo.org/join-our-team

02/10/2025

💝 Turn Membership Into Meaning

When new members sign up in October at www.prsa.org/pinktober, 10% of their membership dues will be donated to help fuel groundbreaking research, patient support programs, and advocacy efforts that bring us closer to a world without cancer.

Current PRSA members can also donate in honor of or the memory of loved ones.

Thank you in advance for supporting PRSA, the American Cancer Society, and the fight against cancer. Let's show the true power of our community! 💝

09/09/2025

When a crisis hits, your words matter most. 🎤

Join BJ Fischer on Thursday, Sept. 18 at TolHouse for Crisis Communication: The Return of Messaging.

This hands-on workshop will walk you through real-time strategy and a mock crisis situation so you can leave ready to respond with clarity and confidence. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by the workshop at noon.

🎟️ Members $5 | Non-Members $15

Register today ➡️www.ticketleap.events/tickets/northwestohio-prsa/crisis-communication-the-return-of-messaging

05/09/2025

Up until consumers perceive it as a loss of identity, rebranding may seem like "just a design change." Cracker Barrel quickly picked up on that lesson. Their brief rebrand serves as a reminder that public relations is about more than just messaging; it's also about knowing what people value.

Full read here 👉 https://www.nwohioprsa.org/rebrand-boomerang-what-public-relations-pros-can-learn-from-cracker-barrel/