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Meet the Judging Panel of the 2025 PRPLI Awards

By |2025-03-17T07:17:34-04:00March 17th, 2025|The Professional|

Behind every great award program stands an exceptional panel of judges whose expertise, dedication, and commitment to excellence make recognition possible. Today, we shine the spotlight on the distinguished professionals who evaluated this year's outstanding submissions.

A Moment to Remember: Celebrating Career, Community, and Connection at PRPLI

By |2025-03-17T07:03:32-04:00March 17th, 2025|The Professional|

When my son Derek unexpectedly presented my PRPLI Lifetime Achievement Award, his heartfelt words left this PR professional momentarily speechless. That beautiful intersection of professional recognition and personal pride, surrounded by faces from every chapter of my life, reminded me that true success is measured in the connections we build.

Mentorship Matters: Reflecting on the PRPLI Mentor Award and Why You Should Nominate a Colleague

By |2025-02-24T13:36:46-05:00February 18th, 2025|The Professional|

By Nina McCann "Congratulations on winning the Howard M. Blankman PRPLI Mentor Award." That email stopped me in my tracks. It made me pause and reflect on every face, every story, every career that had touched mine. In our industry, we're natural storytellers. But some of the most powerful stories are the ones that [...]

It’s Time to Recognize a Leading Long Islander

By |2025-02-04T09:56:02-05:00February 4th, 2025|The Professional, Uncategorized|

Guest Blog by Janine Logan, Executive Vice President, Public Relations Professionals of Long Island Vice President, Communications & Population Health, Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council; Director, Long Island Health Collaborative Nominate a person or organization who has worked to promote our region – Deadline is March 1 Receiving the Public Relations Professionals of Long Island’s Long [...]

…And We’re Off!

By |2024-08-22T16:53:49-04:00August 22nd, 2024|The Professional|

2024-2025 President's Message | Theresa Jacobellis Some people celebrate Christmas in July, but at PRPLI, we observe New Year’s in August. Our membership year renews on July 1, and our new board kicks off PRPLI’s new year after meeting for a marathon planning session to map out programs and activities. This year, I’m honored [...]

The Rise of B2B Influencer Marketing

By |2024-07-06T21:15:48-04:00February 7th, 2024|The Professional|

In recent years, influencer marketing has become a powerful tool for brands to connect with their target audience, build credibility, and boost sales. While traditionally associated with consumer-oriented products, there has been a noticeable shift in the landscape – B2B brands are now recognizing the potential of influencer marketing to elevate their presence in [...]

PRPLI Spreads Holiday Cheer with Donation to the Book Fairies

By |2024-06-17T19:20:27-04:00December 6th, 2023|The Professional|

The Public Relations Professionals of Long Island (PRPLI) sprinkled a bit of “reading magic” upon children from under-resourced communities on Long Island with its recent donation of 50 copies of the The Boy with the Faster Brain to the Book Fairies organization. 

Competing in a Triathlon is Like Running a PR Firm

By |2024-06-17T19:57:46-04:00September 28th, 2023|The Professional|

Like running a PR business, success in triathlons doesn't come easy. It requires dedication, planning, and continuous learning. Both are constantly evolving, and staying up to date with the latest trends and techniques is crucial for success.

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