PRAM Central

09/01/2026

Have you registered for the 2026 SPRF Annual Conference yet? 👀

PR pros from across the region are heading to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, September 20–22 for three days of professional development, networking and celebrating some of the best work and people in our profession.

This year’s conference is packed with sessions on everything from AI-driven search and crisis communications to social media strategy, storytelling, research, podcasting and the APR process. Plus, there are plenty of opportunities to connect throughout the conference, including networking breakfasts, receptions, industry roundtables and more.

And, of course, we’ll celebrate excellence across our profession, culminating with the Lantern Awards Tuesday night. 🏮

If you’ve been thinking about going, consider this your sign to get registered. We’d love to see a strong PRAM Central crew representing Mississippi in Tuscaloosa!

📅 September 20–22, 2026
📍 Tuscaloosa, Alabama
🔗 Conference details, schedule + registration info:

Among the opportunities provided by PRAM State is an annual conference that has become one of the premier networking and professional development events for communications professionals in Mississippi.

08/31/2026

Big congratulations are in order for two of our PRAM Central student members, Adam Wolfe and Makaiyla Wilson, who have officially earned their Certificate in Principles of Public Relations! 🎉

And this one deserves some serious recognition. Earning the Certificate goes well beyond completing coursework. Candidates must meet eligibility requirements, complete a formal preparatory course and pass an examination administered by the Universal Accreditation Board, the same organization that administers the APR credential for practicing professionals. The exam evaluates knowledge across core areas of the profession, with particular emphasis on the four-step public relations process and ethics.

We are incredibly proud to have Adam and Makaiyla as part of PRAM Central and even more excited to see where they take their careers from here. Congratulations on a well-earned accomplishment! 👏

08/31/2026

There’s a lot more to a successful event than what happens in the room.

At PRAM Central’s August meeting, Gavin Snyder of Gavin Snyder Events shared how strategic event planning can turn an experience into something much bigger: an opportunity to build relationships, strengthen a brand and move business goals forward.

From creating meaningful touchpoints before and after an event to understanding your audience, measuring ROI and using technology to personalize the experience, Gavin reminded us that every detail should have a purpose.

Our biggest takeaway? In the business of events, it’s not just about the experience. It’s about the impact.

Thank you, Gavin, for sharing your expertise with PRAM Central and giving us plenty to think about as communicators, planners and professionals!

08/26/2026

Don’t worry, we left a couple in the store so you can get some too 😉

Friendly reminder that we’re collecting travel-size toothpaste for the Youth Detention Intervention Program, and after the meeting, we’ll stick around to turn those donations into care bags.

So grab a few tubes on your way over, bring them with you tomorrow (Wed, Aug 26th), and stay after if you can to help us pack!

08/21/2026

Today’s the last day to register for our August meeting at regular rates! You don’t want to miss Gavin Snyder of Gavin Snyder Events as he shares how thoughtfully designed events can strengthen brands, deepen relationships, and drive meaningful results.

‼️Be sure to bring your travel size deodorants as we wrap up our service project for the Youth Detention Intervention Program!

Register here: https://www.pramcentral.org/event-details-registration/the-business-of-events-turning-moments-into-momentum

Join us at PRAM Central’s July meeting as Gavin Snyder of Gavin Snyder Events will explain how thoughtfully designed events can strengthen brands, deepen relationships, and drive meaningful results. Gavin will discuss how strategic event experiences create lasting impact and transform one-time mom...

08/17/2026

PRAMplified 📣

We love seeing our members take PRAM Central beyond Central Mississippi! Adam Horlock recently joined our friends at the PRAM Mississippi Beach Chapter to speak at their monthly meeting and share his expertise with fellow PR professionals.

Thanks for representing PRAM Central, Adam, and for helping strengthen connections across our PRAM chapters! 👏

Have something worth PRAMplifying? We want to hear about it! Send us your latest wins, milestones, projects or PR moments for a chance to be featured in an upcoming PRAMplified. 📣

08/04/2026

Every event tells a story. The best ones leave a lasting impression.

Join us on Wednesday, August 26th, as Gavin Snyder, founder of Gavin Snyder Events, shares how strategic event experiences can strengthen brands, deepen relationships, and create momentum long after the event is over.

Whether you plan fundraisers, conferences, networking events, community gatherings, or corporate celebrations, you'll leave with practical insights you can apply to your own organization.

📅 Wednesday, August 26th
🕚 11:50 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 The Rickhouse by Manship in Belhaven

Service Project: This month, we're collecting travel-size deodorants to support the Youth Detention Intervention Program at Baptist Children's Village & Family Ministries.

Reserve your seat today: https://www.pramcentral.org/event-details-registration/the-business-of-events-turning-moments-into-momentum

07/31/2026

A little deodorant + a little time = a big impact💝

At our next PRAM Central Chapter Meeting on Wednesday, August 26th, we’re collecting travel-size solid deodorant for the Baptist Children’s Village & Family Ministries Youth Detention Intervention Program.

This is part of our summer-long service project to provide essential hygiene items for youth in detention facilities across Mississippi. Every donation, no matter how small, makes a difference.

You can also support the project by purchasing any needed item from our Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3JW5EFDLPO7FE/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Bring your travel-size solid deodorants, then stay after the meeting to assemble the essential bags together.

Thank you for helping us serve our community. We can’t wait to see you on August 26th!

07/27/2026

Some conversations stick with you long after they end, and this month’s PRAM Central meeting was one of them.

We spent the morning hearing from Courtney Ann Jackson, Adam Ganucheau and David Kenney as they pulled back the curtain on what media relations looks like from both sides. The conversation covered everything from shrinking newsrooms and impossible deadlines to the rise of LinkedIn, Reels and TikTok, but one message kept coming up: relationships matter.

The best media relationships are built long before a crisis. The strongest stories lead with impact and the people behind them. And even in today’s nonstop news cycle, thoughtful communication still makes a difference.

Thank you to our incredible panelists for sharing your experiences so openly and to everyone who joined us and contributed to the discussion. We love seeing our community come together to learn from one another, and we’re already looking forward to next month.

07/24/2026

One of the most rewarding parts of the Southern Public Relations Federation Annual Conference is celebrating the incredible work happening across our profession.

Each year, the conference gives us the opportunity to recognize excellence both individually and collectively. From the Lantern Awards that honor outstanding strategic work, to celebrating new APRs, SPRF Hall of Fame inductees, Senior Practitioners, Young Practitioners, and the recipient of the Professional Achievement Award (SPRF's highest individual honor), it's a chance to recognize the communicators making a difference across the Southeast.

Join us in Tuscaloosa, September 20–22, as we learn, connect, and celebrate our profession together.

Learn more and register: https://sprf.org/conference