PRSA Northeast Wisconsin Newsletter | July 2026 
President's Corner
How is it already July?! I hope you're enjoying the summer.
Between community events, projects, and day-to-day office life, summer has been in full swing. But there's one thing I always look forward to each year: our Summer Social!
This year, we're especially excited to partner with the American Marketing Association (AMA) Northeast Wisconsin. It's a great opportunity to connect with new faces, exchange ideas, and spend an evening with fellow communications and marketing professionals.
Whether you're a longtime member, new to PRSA, or interested in learning more about our chapter, we'd love to see you there. PRSA Northeast Wisconsin members, AMA members, and guests are all welcome.
Join us on Thursday, August 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Zambaldi Beer.
I hope to see you there, and don't forget to bring a friend! You can learn more later in this newsletter and register on our website.
Meghan Finger
[email protected]
Upcoming Event
Join PRSA Northeast Wisconsin and the American Marketing Association (AMA) for our annual Summer Social, bringing together public relations, communications and marketing professionals from across Northeast Wisconsin for an evening of networking and connection.
Date: Thursday, August 6
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: Zambaldi Beer, 1649 S. Webster Ave, Green Bay, WI
$25.00 Member | $25.00 Non-Member | $25.00 Student
Register here!
We'll gather to reconnect with colleagues, meet new professionals in our industry and celebrate the incredible work happening across our region. The event will take place on the patio, weather permitting.
Your registration includes light appetizers and two drink tickets, making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy a relaxed summer evening while expanding your professional network.
Don't miss this chance to connect, collaborate and build meaningful relationships with fellow communicators and marketers. We look forward to seeing you there!
New Members
Let's give a big welcome to Mallory Allen, Public Relations Account Manager at O'Connor Connective!
All About APR!
Every APR journey starts with a different nudge. 💡
For Kristine Nicolini, Ph.D., APR, earning her APR has helped shape the way she teaches and prepares the next generation of communicators.
What Was Your Nudge?
Kristine Nicolini, Ph.D., APR
Interim School Director/Associate Dean, University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
“People often ask me why I decided to pursue my APR, especially as a public relations professor. For me, it came down to preparing my students for the realities of a career in public relations. Earning my APR challenged me to think strategically, ethically, and critically, like PR professionals do every day. That experience directly shapes how I teach. My goal is for my students to benefit from courses that blend academic foundations with real-world scenarios—because that’s what prepares them to succeed after graduation."
Learn more about getting your APR on the PRSA website.
Is this your nudge?
For more information on kicking off your own accreditation journey, visit our accreditation webpage or reach out to our chapter’s Accreditation Chair, Janet Bonkowski, APR.
Member Anniversaries
- Kimberly Uelmen, Howard-Suamico School District, 8 years
- Chris Brennan, Georgia Pacific, 8 years
- Carmelyn Daley-Hinkens, Fox Valley Technical College, 5 years
- Justine Eron, Miron Construction, 4 years
- McKenzie Kalscheuer, Insight Creative, 4 years
- Andrea Jorgensen, Green Bay Habitat for Humanity, 4 years
- Erin Noha, Integra First Federal Credit Union, 2 years
General News
Across the country, communities like ours are experiencing a shift in how residents access information and engage with local news. It is against this backdrop that we look forward to sharing the results of the Northeast Wisconsin Local News Landscape Study—a comprehensive snapshot of what residents in Brown, Kewaunee, Oconto and Outagamie counties want from their local news, how they access information and the barriers shaping their engagement.
Please consider attending the Local News Landscape Study Presentation to hear the study’s key findings, ask questions and explore opportunities for collaboration and investment as we consider how local information systems can better support civic participation and community involvement.
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Location: Brown County Central Library – Auditorium, 515 Pine St, Green Bay, WI
The study was commissioned by the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation through the Press Forward Northeast Wisconsin chapter and conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Center for Civic Engagement. Drawing on surveys, focus group insights from rural residents and young adults, and an inventory of local news outlets, the study highlights both the strengths of the regional news ecosystem and the challenges shaping engagement today.
