PRAL Central

If you haven't started your entries, now is the time! ⏱️
Lantern Award submissions will close June 30. Visit https://sprf.org/lantern_awards to submit your entries today.

It’s Conference Week! 🚀 We are kicking things off by spotlighting our session on “The State of Trust & Communication” with Maddison Grigsby.

As the U.S. Sales Leader for Gallagher’s Communications Practice, Maddison has helped grow her team to over 130 professionals. She brings 13 years of expertise in using empathy and clarity to tackle difficult professional messages. Don't miss her insights on how the human experience is magnified in the workplace.

🔗 Last chance to grab tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-pral-state-conference-connecting-the-dots-tickets-1987963665839

🏆 Celebrate the Best of Louisiana!

PR is about more than just managing a message - it’s about results. 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒖𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝑾𝒆𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 10, 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝑹𝑨𝑳 𝑻𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒉é 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔, Louisiana’s premier strategic PR awards program.

Beyond the awards, your ticket includes access to high-level professional development sessions. Learn and hear from industry veterans like Maddison Grigsby on the current state of trust in our industry.

Come for the trophies, stay for the inspiration.

📍 LSUA Ballroom | Alexandria, LA
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-pral-state-conference-connecting-the-dots-tickets-1987963665839

Connect the Dots Between Strategy & Impact 🔗

We are excited to welcome 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐰, Partner at Emergent Method, as our keynote speaker for the PRAL State Conference!

Don’t miss his keynote session, “𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒐𝒕𝒔 – 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝑴𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔,” where he’ll share how today’s communicators can connect strategy, storytelling, data, and engagement to build stronger relationships and drive real impact. From advising C-suite leaders to guiding statewide initiatives, John brings a unique perspective on seeing the bigger picture and turning vision into action.

📅 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬: Wednesday, June 10
📍 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: LSUA Ballroom, Alexandria, LA
🎟️ 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-pral-state-conference-connecting-the-dots-tickets-1987963665839

Connecting the Dots for Your PR Career 📍

Ready to elevate your impact and strengthen your strategies? The PRAL State Conference is back! Join us in Alexandria on June 10 for a full day of:

• 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 featuring experts like Gallagher’s Maddison Grigsby.
• 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 with communicators from across the state.
• 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐡é 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲, celebrating the very best in Louisiana PR.

Registration closes soon! Secure your spot today and get ready to see the big picture of your profession.

🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-pral-state-conference-connecting-the-dots-tickets-1987963665839

Unlock the Power of Human Connection in PR 🗝️

We are thrilled to welcome 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐬𝐛𝐲, U.S. Communications Practice Sales Leader at Gallagher, to the PRAL State Conference! With 13 years of experience, Maddison is passionate about helping teams connect and communicate authentically. Don’t miss her session, “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕 & 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏,” where she’ll share practical tips for building trust with empathy, transparency, and great messaging - even when things get tough. Come learn from a leader who’s helped her team grow to over 130 members!

📅 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬: Wednesday, June 10
📍 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: LSUA Ballroom, Alexandria, LA
🎟️ 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-pral-state-conference-connecting-the-dots-tickets-1987963665839

Is your leadership toolkit feeling a bit outdated? 🛠️

The world of communications is changing fast, and how we lead needs to keep pace. Join PRAL Central for an exclusive session on "Leading with Courage, Purpose, and Heart."

This isn't your typical "corporate" seminar. We’re getting real about what it takes to inspire a team and make an impact in 2026.

⏰ Registration closes tonight! Don’t wait until the last minute - secure your seat and join the conversation that will help shape your professional year.

🔗 Claim your seat: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leading-with-courgage-purpose-and-heart-tickets-1989316087970

Come for the insights, stay for the community. 🤝

Being a PR pro can sometimes feel like you’re on an island. Break out of the routine and join your PRAL Central peers for "Leading with Courage, Purpose, and Heart."

This event is the perfect opportunity to:
✨ Connect with local colleagues.
✨ Gain fresh perspectives on authentic leadership.
✨ Find the purpose behind your next big project.

We all need a little inspiration now and then. Let’s find it together!

🎟️ Snag your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leading-with-courgage-purpose-and-heart-tickets-1989316087970

What does it mean to lead with heart? ❤️

In our next PRAL Central session, we’re diving deep into the core values of great leadership: Courage and Purpose. If you’ve been looking for a way to recharge your professional battery and connect with like-minded PR pros, this is the event for you!

✅ What: Leading with Courage, Purpose, and Heart
✅ Where: CLTCC Alexandria Main Campus | Multipurpose Room
✅ Why: To grow, connect, and lead better.

Space is limited, so grab your tickets today! 👇
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leading-with-courgage-purpose-and-heart-tickets-1989316087970

Leadership isn't just a title - it's an action. 💼✨

PRAL Central invites you to our upcoming event, "Leading with Courage, Purpose, and Heart." Come learn how to navigate your career and lead your teams with newfound clarity and passion.

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leading-with-courgage-purpose-and-heart-tickets-1989316087970

See you there!