News

Launched almost a year ago, The Baltimore Banner has become a go-to news resource for residents of Baltimore and the surrounding areas, offering breaking news coverage, daily newsletter roundups, community events and more. With a newsroom of more than 50 journalists and creative content professionals, the digital-only news outlet’s mission is to serve as an indispensable resource that informs, strengthens, unites and inspires the Baltimore community. (more…)

Join your fellow BPRC colleagues for a networking event at Baltimore Experimental Brewery. DATE & TIME: Thursday, May 18, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. LOCATION: Guinness Open Gate Brewery, 5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227 FEE: Free. Pay as you go. (more…)

We are pleased to announce our 2023 Communications Conference scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 9 a.m. to noon, at Loyola University Maryland’s Graduate Center in Timonium. This half-day event brings together the best and brightest of the Baltimore region’s PR and marketing professionals for a series of informative workshops covering a broad range of useful (more…)

If it seems that podcasting is all the rage, BPRC “airs” on the side of rediscovering news and public affairs opportunities at metro AM and FM radio stations during our virtual meeting on March 21. Join BPRC for a Zoom meeting featuring a panel of radio news and public affairs broadcasters from WBAL News Radio and WYPR, (more…)

When disaster strikes, do you have a plan to protect your organization’s brand and reputation – even its very existence? Effective communication is key during any crisis. Hear personal case studies from industry experts of how they effectively handled hostage situations, prison riots, health scares and other high-profile events. And learn how you can identify (more…)

For 53 years, Maryland Public Television (MPT) has enriched lives and strengthened communities through the power of media. MPT covers the state of Maryland and Washington, DC, as well as portions of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. A state agency, it operates under the auspices of the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission. MPT creates and (more…)

Being an effective spokesperson involves much more than learning how to do an on-camera interview. In this workshop, veteran spokespeople Ragina C. Ali (AAA) and Elise Armacost (Baltimore County Government) talk about the skills you need to master before you go in front of the camera. Developing consistent media relations policies, understanding marketing vs. public (more…)

From its famous “Book of Lists” to the daily mobile edition to breaking news and the weekly printed newspaper, the Baltimore Business Journal is the go-to publication for reaching C-suites across Baltimore. The BBJ’s Editor-in-Chief Joanna Sullivan and others will share insights and tips on the best ways BPRC members can get coverage and grow (more…)