PRAM Central

10/12/2026

Some of the best career lessons come from people who took an unconventional path to get there.

For comedian, writer and performer Mary Ryan Brown, building a recognizable brand meant figuring out what made her voice different and trusting it enough to build a career around it.

Later this month, she’ll join PRAM Central for Laughs & Branding, where we’ll hear more about that journey and what communicators can learn from the way she has grown an audience, created opportunities and built a brand people remember.

There’s another reason October is a good month to join us: this is our Annual Membership Meeting!

PRAM Central is built on the connections that happen around the table, and this meeting is a chance to introduce someone new to that community. Bring a coworker, friend or colleague who wants to meet other communications professionals, learn more about PRAM and see what our chapter is all about.

We’d love to have them join us.

Thank you to Moore Media Group for sponsoring this event!

Register here: https://www.pramcentral.org/event-details-registration/laughs-branding-with-mary-ryan-brown

Join us at PRAM Central’s October meeting as comedian, writer and performer Mary Ryan Brown will bring the laughs to our annual membership event. She’ll also talk about her background and the strategies and tactics she’s used to build her brand to national acclaim. Sponsored by Moore Media Gro...

10/08/2026

Some of the best parts of a conference happen between the sessions.

SPRF Conferences gave our PRAM Central members time to reconnect, meet communicators from across the region and spend a few days with people who understand the work we do.

10/07/2026

A strong brand starts with knowing who you are, what makes you different and how to make people remember it. Our speaker this month has figured out how to do exactly that.

At our October chapter meeting, Laughs & Branding with Mary Ryan Brown, the comedian, writer and performer will share how she turned her Southern roots, distinct voice and sense of humor into a nationally recognized brand and a career that continues to grow.

We’ll hear the story behind the brand, what she’s learned along the way and how communicators can apply those same lessons to the work we do every day. And knowing Mary Ryan, we’ll probably laugh quite a bit in the process.

This month’s gathering is also our Annual Membership Meeting, so it’s one of the best meetings of the year to introduce someone new to PRAM Central. Bring a coworker, friend or guest who wants to meet our members, learn more about the chapter and see what our organization is all about.

We’d love to have you at the table!

Thank you to Moore Media Group for sponsoring this event.

Register here: https://www.pramcentral.org/event-details-registration/laughs-branding-with-mary-ryan-brown

10/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our student social tonight🤗 We hope you had to best time! Make sure to follow us to stay updated on our upcoming events, or visit pramcentral.org/meeting-dates to mark your calendars now📆

10/01/2026

It’s happening TONIGHT! 🎉

Join us at Salus Market for a free evening of getting to know students and communications professionals from across the PRAM Central community.

No agenda, no presentations. Just good conversation, new connections and a chance to get out and mingle!

⏰ 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Salus Market in Clinton
🎟️ Free to attend! Treats, lemonade, and coffee provided.

09/28/2026

Plans for Thursday? Now you do!

Our student social is happening THIS Thursday at Salus Market. Students, young professionals and seasoned communications pros are all invited to come grab a cup of coffee, meet some new faces and spend the evening with PRAM Central.

It’s free, it’s casual and you never know which conversation might turn into a new connection, opportunity or friend.

📅 Thursday, October 1 | 5-7 p.m.
📍 Salus Market in Clinton

There’s still time to RSVP. We hope to see you there!

Join PRAM Central for a relaxed evening that brings together students and communications professionals to connect, unwind and build relationships beyond the classroom and workplace.

09/24/2026

Students, your professional network has to start somewhere...

Come hang out with PRAM Central next Thursday at Coffee & Connections: A Student Social! We’re bringing students and communications professionals together at Salus Market for a casual night of meeting new people, making connections, and talking all things comms.

No awkward networking required. Just come hang out, bring a friend, and meet some people you’ll be glad you know later.

📅 Thursday, October 1 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Salus Market in Clinton
🎟️ Free to attend

RSVP here:

Join PRAM Central for a relaxed evening that brings together students and communications professionals to connect, unwind and build relationships beyond the classroom and workplace.

09/23/2026

We’re hiring! 📱

PRAM Central is looking for a Social Media Intern to join us this fall and get hands-on experience creating content for a professional public relations organization.

You’ll help tell PRAM Central’s story across Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, promote chapter events and member news, capture content at meetings and events, and work alongside communications professionals from across Central Mississippi.

It’s a chance to build your portfolio, make connections and put what you’re learning into practice with real-world content.

The internship is primarily remote with attendance at monthly PRAM Central board and chapter meetings. This is an unpaid internship, and students seeking internship or academic credit are encouraged to coordinate with their college or university.

Interested? Send your resume to [email protected].
Know someone who’d be a great fit? Send this their way!

09/23/2026

Another PRAM Central member has something big to celebrate! 🎉

Congratulations to Sophie McNeil Wolf, APR, who was recognized as a 2026 SPRF Senior Practitioner at this year’s Southern Public Relations Federation Conference!

The Senior Practitioner Award honors veteran public relations professionals who have earned the respect of their peers through years of experience, leadership, service and a commitment to the profession.

Sophie continues to make an impact not only through her work, but through the time and energy she gives back to the PR community. We’re proud to have her representing PRAM Central and even prouder to celebrate this well-earned recognition.

Congratulations, Sophie!

09/23/2026

We’re celebrating one of our own! 🎉

Congratulations to Jan Schaefer, APR, the newest PRAM Central member to be inducted into the Southern Public Relations Hall of Fame!

The Hall of Fame recognizes public relations professionals and educators who have made an extraordinary, lasting impact on the profession through their accomplishments, leadership and service. It is the highest honor bestowed by the Southern Public Relations Federation, and we couldn’t be prouder to see Jan join this distinguished group of practitioners.

Jan’s impact on public relations and the professionals who have had the opportunity to learn from and work alongside her is certainly worth celebrating.

Please join us in congratulating Jan on this well-deserved honor! 👏