PRSA Hoosier Chapter

📅 Wednesday, March 18 | ⏰ 6:30–7:30 p.m.
🏀 PRSA Hoosier Chapter | In-Person Event

March Madness may look chaotic on the court—but behind the scenes, communications teams are keeping everything running smoothly.

Join Massillon Myers and Michelle Brutlag Hosick, moderated by Jericho Barr-Redmond, for a behind-the-scenes look at how Indianapolis prepared the communications strategy for two Final Fours.

💲 Members: $20
📍 Location: 16 Tech
🔗 Register:

Game Face: How PR prevents March madness for Indy's Final Fours Three pros cover the ins and outs of how PR efforts from two agencies help navigate the ever-changing landscape of college athletics in the national headlines to coordinating the local stories on the ground during the 2026 Men's Final Four and in advance of the 2028 Women's Final Four. This session....

Thinking about joining PRSA Hoosier? Now's the time!

Through Feb. 28, use code NETWORK26 to get ✨FREE✨ PRSA Hoosier Chapter membership ($65 value) when you join PRSA National at the $273 level.

PRSA Hoosier membership gets you:
➡️ Member rates for local professional development events.
➡️ Discounted PRSA Hoosier Pinnacle Award entries.
➡️ Access to networking events and a strong community of Hoosier PR pros.
➡️ & more!

Hurry! Offer only valid for the first 100 nationwide. Run, don't walk to www.prsa.org/membership 🏃

Industry icon Allison Carter is BACK for a special PRSA Hoosier Meet the Media event.

You may know Allison as the editor of Ragan Communications and PR Daily from her LinkedIn account, where she has open conversations about the hottest topics facing our industry. Don't miss the opportunity to hear her 2026 State of Communications in person.

📍March 4, 9-11a @ Hirons
🤝 Just $20 for members
🥐 Coffee and light breakfast provided

Register now ➡️ https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ttmaz6a

Attention job seekers! are back with our panel of experienced communications professionals discussing tips on navigating today’s job market. Join us Wednesday Feb 18 from 12-1 p.m.

Our new monthly member spotlight series showcases the people behind the PR ✨

January's member spotlight includes three industry veterans, each with decades of experience providing strategic communications counsel. Thank you, Beth Headrick with Townsend Tree Service, Jennifer Dzwonar, and Katherine Coble with Borshoff for your work to lead, elevate and support the Hoosier PR community. "

February is stacked at PRSA Hoosier Chapter with 2 virtual events!

Feb. 4 | 9–10 a.m. | MTM: Statehouse insights from Niki Kelly, Colleen Steffen & Greg Weaver
Feb. 18 | 12–1 p.m. | Career advice from Melissa Geitgey, APR, Jim Gavin & Kaitlyn Beck Elpers

Between jobs? Feb. 18 is FREE for members with code SAVE100. Share with someone who needs it.

Wednesday, Feb. 4: 9 to 10 a.m. sharp. Meet the Media kicks off for 2026! Journalists Niki Kelly of Indiana Capital Chronicle, Colleen Steffen of The Statehouse File and Greg Weaver, outgoing editor of Indiana Lawyer, give PR pros a look at another stimulating Statehouse session plus and other local hotbed issues.

Your PRSA Hoosier Chapter leadership team is looking forward to bringing you a great year of networking and value-added learning opportunities in 2026. All from a local perspective. We're starting by announcing our pricing plans for professional development events, which heavily demonstrate the benefits of an annual membership!

Sign up here: https://ow.ly/2BA050XTsiu

A true highlight of our recent board onboarding was welcoming past chapter presidents David Shank (1983–84) and Marilyn Shank (1997) for the ceremonial Passing of the Spoon—and hearing the tradition’s origin story firsthand from David (left). LaMar Holliday is proud to carry forward this legacy, forged by generations of outstanding PR communicators in Indy.

A very exciting moment for the PRSA Hoosier Chapter today as the 2025 president, Brytnie Dickerson, officially transitioned leadership to LaMar Holliday, our 2026 president. We're so proud of these dynamic communicators committed to bettering our membership and industry!

All members are invited to JOIN the PRSA Hoosier Chapter leadership team from 1 to 3 p.m. December 18 for a ceremonial 🥄 Passing of the Spoon!

👑 Brytnie Dickerson officially hands over the presidency to LaMar Holliday
☕ Enjoy a cup of coffee on us
🗳️ Vote on the 2026 officer slate and Assembly delegates
🤝 Network with fellow members
🎉 Celebrate 2025
🛍️ Shop at the Fashion Mall
🚀 Build momentum for a new year of growth and connection

Can attend? ✅ Plan to be at The Eights at KATC. PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://ow.ly/FhGV50XENP9 so we can get a good headcount.

Can’t attend? Check your inbox for an email sent out December 5 for our secure e-proxy option!