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  • EMEAA and The PIO Calendar Announce Partnership to Support Professional Development

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    The Emergency Management External Affairs Association (EMEAA) and The PIO Calendar, a program of PDR Strategies, LLC, announce a new partnership focused on supporting professional development and increasing awareness of training, conferences, and educational opportunities for public information, emergency communications, and external affairs professionals. 

    The partnership formalizes a shared commitment to strengthening the profession by improving access to relevant training and professional development opportunities across disciplines and jurisdictions. Through this collaboration, EMEAA and The PIO Calendar work together to elevate information sharing and visibility into opportunities that support preparedness, skill development, and professional growth. 

    The collaboration reflects the growing need for accessible, role-specific training resources for communicators operating in increasingly complex emergency and public information environments. 

    “Professional development is an essential foundation for effective public information and emergency communications,” said Bob Jensen, President of EMEAA. “This partnership with The PIO Calendar helps connect our members with training and educational opportunities that support building communication excellence and broadening their experience.” 

    The PIO Calendar serves as a centralized, practitioner-focused platform designed to make it easier for communicators to identify and track trainings, conferences, and events relevant to public information and external affairs. 

    “The PIO Calendar exists to support the field by making professional development opportunities easier to find and access,” said Paul Raymond Jr., founder of The PIO Calendar and principal of PDR Strategies, LLC. “Partnering with EMEAA reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the profession through collaboration and information sharing.” 

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    About the Emergency Management External Affairs Association (EMEAA) 

    The Emergency Management External Affairs Association advances a collaborative community promoting emergency management external affairs knowledge, history, experience, global best practices, professional development, and thought leadership within the profession. Learn more at https://www.emeaa.org. 

    About The PIO Calendar 

    The PIO Calendar, a program of PDR Strategies, LLC, is a centralized platform designed to improve awareness of and access to training, conferences, and professional development opportunities for public information and emergency communications professionals across disciplines and jurisdictions. PDR Strategies is a public-sector–focused communications and preparedness consulting firm that supports organizations in crisis communications, emergency planning, and strategic messaging. 

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  • Platform Update: PIO Organizations Directory and Resource Directory Now Live

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    The PIO Calendar continues to grow as a hub for public information officers. Today we’re introducing two new features designed to help communicators connect with professional organizations and discover trusted industry resources.

    New: Associations & Organizations Directory

    The new Associations & Organizations Directory highlights professional organizations that support public information officers, public affairs professionals, and communicators across government and public safety.

    This directory makes it easier to discover:

    • Professional associations
    • Communications networks
    • Public affairs organizations
    • Groups supporting PIO training and collaboration

    The goal is simple: make it easier for PIOs to connect with the broader professional community.

    Explore the directory: Associations & Organizations Directory

    New: Podcast, Blog & Resource Directory

    The Podcast, Blog & Resource Directory curates podcasts, blogs, and other resources focused on public information, crisis communications, media relations, and leadership messaging.

    Inside the directory you’ll find:

    • Podcasts covering crisis communication and public affairs
    • Blogs written by communications professionals
    • Resource sites supporting public information officers

    This growing library is designed to help communicators continue learning and stay connected to the broader communications profession.

    Browse the directory: Podcast, Blog & Resource Directory

    Why We Built These

    The PIO Calendar was created to help public information officers find training opportunities. As the platform grows, we’re expanding it into a broader professional resource hub for communicators.

    Training is only one part of the profession.

    Connection, community, and shared knowledge are just as important.

    These new directories help bring those pieces together.

    Help Us Grow the Directories

    Do you know of a professional association, podcast, blog, or communications resource that should be included?

    You can help expand the platform by submitting suggestions.

    More directories and resources are coming soon.

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  • Weekly PIO Calendar Digest – Week of March 16, 2026

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    Here’s your weekly snapshot of what’s new and what’s coming up on the PIO Calendar. Use this as a quick scan for upcoming opportunities, new additions, and platform momentum.

    Featured Events (Next 90 Days)

    Newly Added Events (Last 7 Days)

    Most Viewed Upcoming Events (Last 30 Days)

    Platform Snapshot

    • 225 upcoming events currently listed on the PIO Calendar.
    • 12 events were added in the last 7 days.
    • 476 site visits in the last 7 days.
    • 5518 total site visits (all time).

    Snapshot counts help track momentum and growth week over week.

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  • Weekly PIO Calendar Digest – Week of March 9, 2026

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    Here’s your weekly snapshot of what’s new and what’s coming up on the PIO Calendar. Use this as a quick scan for upcoming opportunities, new additions, and platform momentum.

    Featured Events (Next 90 Days)

    Newly Added Events (Last 7 Days)

    Most Viewed Upcoming Events (Last 30 Days)

    Platform Snapshot

    • 228 upcoming events currently listed on the PIO Calendar.
    • 6 events were added in the last 7 days.
    • 417 site visits in the last 7 days.
    • 4886 total site visits (all time).

    Snapshot counts help track momentum and growth week over week.

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  • PRSA Public Affairs & Government Newsletter Features The PIO Calendar

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    The PIO Calendar was recently featured in the March 2026 First Quarter newsletter from the Public Affairs & Government (PAG) Section of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

    The newsletter highlighted The PIO Calendar as a growing resource for public information officers, public affairs professionals, and government communicators seeking training opportunities, conferences, and professional development events.

    The platform continues to expand as a centralized place for PIOs and communicators to discover upcoming events, share opportunities, and stay connected with the broader public communication community.

    We appreciate the recognition from PRSA PAG and the continued support from communicators across public safety, government, and public affairs.

    You can read the newsletter here.

    If you know of a training, conference, or event that should be included, you can submit it directly through the PIO Calendar.

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  • Weekly PIO Calendar Digest – Week of March 2, 2026

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    Here’s your weekly snapshot of what’s new and what’s coming up on the PIO Calendar. Use this as a quick scan for upcoming opportunities, new additions, and platform momentum.

    Featured Events (Next 90 Days)

    Newly Added Events (Last 7 Days)

    Most Viewed Upcoming Events (Last 30 Days)

    Platform Snapshot

    • 231 upcoming events currently listed on the PIO Calendar.
    • 7 events were added in the last 7 days.
    • 508 site visits in the last 7 days.
    • 4261 total site visits (all time).

    Snapshot counts help track momentum and growth week over week.

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  • Platform Update: You Can Now Update Events Directly from Any Listing

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    The PIO Calendar now includes an “Update This Event” feature on every event page.

    Events evolve. Dates move. Locations shift. Occasionally, cancellations happen.

    Rather than relying solely on manual review, this feature allows organizers and attendees to notify us directly of changes. Every submission is reviewed and verified before updates are made.

    The goal is simple: Maintain the most accurate, reliable communications training calendar available.

    This is another step in evolving the PIO Calendar from a website into a responsive platform built for communicators.

    Have feedback or ideas for additional features? We’re building this platform alongside the communications community. Submit them here: https://piocalendar.com/feedback/

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  • The PIO Calendar Monthly Roundup (March 2026)

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    A forward-looking roundup of upcoming Public Information Officer trainings, conferences, and webinars listed on The PIO Calendar.

    Featured Events

    Featured opportunities coming up beyond the next 20 days (next 12 months).

    Coming Up Soon: Conferences (Next 120 Days)

    Coming Up Soon: Trainings (Next 90 Days)

    Coming Up Soon: Webinars (Next 90 Days)

    Monthly Metrics

    • Site visits (last 30 days): 3762
    • Total site visits: 3728


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  • Weekly PIO Calendar Digest – Week of February 23, 2026

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    Here’s your weekly snapshot of what’s new and what’s coming up on the PIO Calendar. Use this as a quick scan for upcoming opportunities, new additions, and platform momentum.

    Featured Events (Next 90 Days)

    Newly Added Events (Last 7 Days)

    Most Viewed Upcoming Events (Last 30 Days)

    Platform Snapshot

    • 242 upcoming events currently listed on the PIO Calendar.
    • 21 events were added in the last 7 days.
    • 429 site visits in the last 7 days.
    • 3654 total site visits (all time).

    Snapshot counts help track momentum and growth week over week.

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  • Platform Update: New Event Markers Now Live

    PRAYMONDJR

    The PIO Calendar continues to evolve with features designed to improve clarity, transparency, and usability across the platform.

    Two new visual markers are now live across event listings:

    👤 User Submitted Events

    Events submitted directly by members of the PIO and communications community are now clearly identified with a User Submitted icon displayed next to the event title.

    This marker provides added transparency while reinforcing the collaborative nature of the platform. It helps users quickly distinguish between:

    • Events submitted by training providers or organizations
    • Events submitted by community members
    • Partner Organization events

    PIO Calendar is designed to serve as a centralized resource for the profession, and community submissions are a key part of that mission.

    🆕 New Events

    To make it easier to spot recently added opportunities, events published within the last 14 days now display a New Event marker.

    This icon automatically appears when an event is newly added and automatically expires after 14 days — no manual updates required.

    This feature allows returning visitors to quickly identify:

    • Recently posted trainings
    • Newly announced conferences
    • Fresh professional development opportunities

    Designed for Clarity

    These updates are part of a broader effort to create a clean, intuitive experience for communicators searching for professional development.

    Visual indicators are intentionally subtle, consistent in size, and placed before the event title so they remain visible without cluttering the layout.

    More refinements are underway as the platform continues to grow.

    As always, if you have suggestions for improvements or additional features, you can share them directly through the site.

    The PIO Calendar is built for the profession — and with the profession.

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