PRSA Northeast Wisconsin Newsletter | October 2026 
President's Corner
It’s spooky season, but not for Wisconsin sports teams! What an incredible time to be a proud Wisconsinite.
I’d like to share some thoughts on our recent PRSA event. In our world as public relations professionals, we work to successfully represent our respective companies and organizations. Our panelists shared insights on AI technology in the PR and communications field, including the benefits, ease of access, risks and ethical considerations. I learned quite a few new things, and the discussion was very eye-opening.
Something that came up several times was the importance of organizations strategically creating or implementing an AI-use policy and ensuring humans always have the final say. We also discussed ethical considerations, including defining what is unethical, understanding what AI tools are being used for, and making sure teams are properly trained.
My favorite quote from the evening was, “Don’t make AI a dirty word.” Whether or not you use AI in your professional or personal life is up to you.
Thank you to our fantastic panelists, everyone who attended, and the team who planned the event!
On another note, please consider attending our FREE Speed Networking Event at UW Oshkosh. This is a great way to connect with the next generation of professionals in our field! All communications professionals, college students and recent graduates are welcome. You don’t need to be a UW Oshkosh student to attend. I hope to see you there!
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Upcoming Event
Speed Networking Event for Professionals & College Students
Date: Tuesday, November 3
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: UW-Oshkosh, Reeve Union 202, 748 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI
$0.00 Member | $0.00 Non-Member | $0.00 Student
Register here!
Whether you’re a seasoned communications professional, a recent graduate, or a current college student, this event is for you! PRSA Northeast Wisconsin is excited to host a free speed networking event for those in public relations, marketing, advertising, journalism, or related communications fields on Tuesday, November 3 at UW Oshkosh. Students and professionals will rotate through stations to network, to ask questions, to give career advice, to build relationships and more! Prompts will be provided to guide the conversation.
College Students/Recent Grads - You’ll have the opportunity to meet with communications professionals from various industries to learn about their current job and career path, advice for job searching and landing internships, professional development opportunities, career planning tips, and more! All are welcome, you do not need to be a UW-Oshkosh student to attend.
Communications Professionals - Join us to share your personal career path and tips for succeeding in the communications field with the young rising stars of our industry. If your organization is hiring, you may even meet your next team member! Consider sharing your time to improve and strengthen the next generation of communications professionals.
Light appetizers will be provided.
Save the Date!
We’ve had so many great opportunities to connect, learn and celebrate our profession throughout 2026, and we’re looking forward to ending the year together!
Please join us for our annual holiday social at Copper State Brewing Company in downtown Green Bay.
Date: Tuesday, December 8
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm
Location: Copper State Brewing Co., 313 Dousman St, Green Bay
Register by Dec. 7!
This is a chance to step away from the day-to-day, enjoy lunch and good conversation, and celebrate another year of advancing the PR profession across Northeast Wisconsin.
Registration includes an assortment of lunch items prepared especially for PRSA. Copper State offers a variety of food, including pub snacks, wood-fired pizzas and more. Each registered guest will also receive two drink tickets. We’ll be holding the event in the upstairs dining room area.
Note: The registration deadline is Monday, December 7 at 5 p.m.
New Members
Let's give a warm welcome to our new members!
- Benita Matthew, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Bellin College
- Jade Henschel, Marketing Communications Specialist, CoVantage Credit Union
- Elizabeth Dever, Senior Channel Marketing Specialist, Acuity Insurance
All About APR!
See You Latte for PSL & APR?
If either of those acronyms grabbed your attention, it means one of two things: You’re ready for your next infusion of Pumpkin Spice Latte (can one ever get enough?!) or you’re interested in talking more about the Accreditation in Public Relations program (a fascinating topic, we think!)
Local APRs are ready to indulge in both. Join us for coffee and conversation about the accreditation program. We’ll keep things light and informal, answering your questions, listening to your concerns, and sharing from personal experience why this could be the next best professional development opportunity for you!
Date: Friday, November 20th
Time: 8:00-9:00 am
Location: The Exchange, 317 Main Ave., De Pere
Conversationalists: Erin Elliott, Femi Cole, Janet Bonkowski
We’d love to know you’re joining us, so please drop Janet a quick email so we save you a seat. See ya latte!
Save Your Seat!
