PRAM Central

05/29/2026

Some of the best PR work starts with a simple idea, a tight deadline or a challenge no one else wanted to tackle. Months later, it becomes the campaign everyone remembers.

The SPRF Lantern Awards are your chance to showcase the strategy, creativity and results behind the work you poured into throughout 2025.

From strategic campaigns to tactical materials, entries are judged by PR professionals outside SPRF’s four-state region using the four-step RPIE process, with top entries earning Certificates of Merit, Awards of Excellence and Lantern Awards.

Submission deadline: June 30, 2026

If there’s a project you’re still proud of, don’t let it stay buried in your portfolio. Submit it.

Learn more and enter at sprf.org/Lantern_Awards

The Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF) recognizes its members' outstanding work product through the annual Lantern Awards program. 

05/28/2026

PRAMplified📣 Congratulations to PRAM Central member Annie Oeth on earning her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)!

The APR is a nationally recognized credential that demonstrates expertise in strategic communications, ethics, research, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the public relations profession. Earning an APR is no small feat. The process includes a rigorous application, portfolio review, panel presentation and comprehensive examination designed to measure a practitioner’s knowledge, experience and commitment to the industry.

This achievement reflects Annie’s dedication to professional growth and excellence in communications, and we are proud to celebrate this milestone with her!

Interested in pursuing your APR? PRAM Central is here to support you through the journey with local guidance, encouragement and resources along the way. Learn more here: pramcentral.org/apr

05/27/2026

Today’s PRAM Central Chapter Meeting reminded us of something we already know deep down as communicators: facts inform, but stories persuade.

A huge thank you to Brett Kenyon, better known as “Papa Mississippi,” for spending the afternoon with us sharing insight on storytelling, authenticity, audience trust, algorithms, consistency, and what it really takes to build meaningful content in today’s digital world.

From story structure to platform strategy, one theme carried through every slide: people connect with people. As PR professionals, communicators, and Mississippians, that’s at the heart of what we do every day.

We loved hearing Brett’s perspective and walking away with practical reminders that strong storytelling still wins! 🏆

05/26/2026

Don’t miss tomorrow’s PRAM Central Chapter Meeting featuring Brett Kenyon, aka Papa Mississippi! We’ll be diving into storytelling, social media strategy and the algorithms behind engaging content from one of Mississippi’s most recognizable digital voices.

While online registration is now closed, we still welcome both members and guests to join us at the door😊

Doors open at 11:45 a.m.
717 Poplar Blvd in Jackson, MS

We’d love to see you there!

05/16/2026

What do social media algorithms, Mississippi storytelling, and modern PR all have in common? Brett Kenyon.

Better known online as “Papa Mississippi,” Brett has built a loyal audience by creating content that feels authentic, engaging, and unmistakably local and now he’s sharing the strategy behind it at PRAM Central’s May chapter meeting.

Join us for a conversation on storytelling, social media trends, audience engagement, and how communicators can create content that actually resonates in today’s digital landscape.

If you work in PR, marketing, communications, or social media, you won’t want to miss this one.

Register now before it's too late at https://www.pramcentral.org/event-details-registration/may-chapter-meeting

05/14/2026

Interested in social media, storytelling, and a world of algorithms? You're in luck!

Join us as social media star Brett Kenyon, better known as “Papa Mississippi,” shares how he’s built a highly engaged audience through storytelling, strategy, and understanding what actually works on social media today. From algorithm insights to content that connects, this is a session you won’t want to miss.

Whether you work in PR, marketing, social media, or communications, you’ll walk away with practical ideas you can start using immediately.

Register now before tickets sell out at https://www.pramcentral.org/event-details-registration/may-chapter-meeting

05/07/2026

Mark your calendar for this one.

PRAM Central’s May Chapter Meeting is coming up, and we’re excited to welcome Brett Kenyon, aka “Papa Mississippi,” to share how he blends storytelling with strategy to make social media actually work.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s behind the algorithm (and how to use it to your advantage), this is a conversation you’ll want to be in.

Wednesday, May 27
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Go ahead and grab your spot:
https://www.pramcentral.org/event-details-registration/may-chapter-meeting

05/05/2026

Algorithms change. Good storytelling doesn’t.

Join PRAM Central this month as Brett Kenyon, aka “Papa Mississippi,” pulls back the curtain on what actually works in today’s social landscape. From algorithm insights to content that connects, this is a conversation built for communicators who want to stay relevant and get results.

Wednesday, May 27
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
The Rickhouse by Manship in Jxn

Save your seat:
https://www.pramcentral.org/event-details-registration/may-chapter-meeting

04/24/2026

The future of our profession is bright, and it’s already making an impact!

Join us in celebrating PRAM Central student member Bella Hopkins on her nomination for PRAM State Student of the Year. This recognition is reserved for students who are nominated by a professor and demonstrate outstanding excellence in their work while earning their undergraduate degree, and Bella is more than deserving.

We’re so proud to have her as part of PRAM Central and can’t wait to see all that’s ahead for her.

04/22/2026

Some careers don’t just make an impact; they set the standard.

Congratulations to Sophie McNeil Wolf, APR, on being named this year's Professional Achievement Award (PAA) recipient at the PRAM State Conference. The PAA is PRAM's top honor, reflecting a career defined by excellence, leadership, education and community service.

As the judges shared, Sophie exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond, not only in her professional role, but in the way she invests in her community, sharpens her craft, and leads by example. Her work during the Jackson water crisis stands as a powerful demonstration of the RPIE process in action, building systems that help communities survive and thrive. The judges also noted her dedication to lifelong learning, not only by earning advanced degrees and her APR, but also by serving as a mentor and thought leader who teaches through workshops and speaking engagements across the state and country. In addition to her professional work, Wolf gives back to her community in many ways, including being a Certified Master Gardener through the Mississippi State Extension Service.

Sophie is a leader of leaders, and her career continues to serve as a blueprint for ethical, data-driven and heart-led public relations. We are incredibly proud to call her one of our own.

04/21/2026

Behind every great conference is a team that makes it all happen 👏

We’re especially proud of our PRAM Central members who served on the PRAM State Board this year and played a key role in bringing the conference to life. A huge thank you to Matt Westerfield, Jean Cook, Sophie McNeil-Wolf, Jan Schaefer and Vanessa Lowe-Garcia for the time, leadership and care you poured into every detail.

From planning to ex*****on, your work created an experience that brought our profession together in a meaningful way. We’re grateful for your dedication and proud to have you as part of PRAM Central.