News
Official news and noteworthy developments related to PIO Calendar, public information training, and the broader PIO community.
Use this category for:
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General updates that don’t fit neatly elsewhere
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Industry-relevant news tied to PIO training or professional development
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External developments that impact how PIOs find or access training
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Timely updates that are informational, not promotional
Rule of thumb:
If it’s informative and time-sensitive, but not a product change or announcement, it’s News.
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The PIO Calendar Reaches New Milestone as Search Becomes Top Referral Source
The PIO Calendar continues to grow as public information officers and communicators search for training, conferences, webinars, and professional development opportunities.
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NIOA News Features The PIO Calendar
The PIO Calendar was recently featured in the May/June 2026 issue of National Information Officers Association (NIOA) News. NIOA News invited PIO Calendar founder Paul Raymond, Jr. to share a first-person article about why the platform was created, how it started, and the need for a centralized resource for public information officers and communicators. The…
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The PIO Calendar Surpasses 500 Events Listed Since Launch
The PIO Calendar has surpassed 500 events listed since launching in February 2026, highlighting the growing need for a centralized resource connecting communicators with training, conferences, webinars, and professional development opportunities.
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The PIO Calendar Surpasses 10,000 Views
The PIO Calendar has surpassed 10,000 views, marking an early milestone in the platform’s continued growth as a centralized resource for public information officers and public sector communicators. Launched to simplify how professionals find training opportunities, conferences, and key events, The PIO Calendar has steadily expanded in both reach and content. The platform now features…
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PRSA Public Affairs & Government Newsletter Features The PIO Calendar
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…
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PDR Strategies Launches The PIO Calendar, a Free National Resource for Public Information Officer Training and Conferences
Concord, NH — PDR Strategies has launched The PIO Calendar (https://piocalendar.com), a free, centralized online resource designed to help public information officers (PIOs) and public-sector communicators find training, conferences, and professional development opportunities in one place. The PIO Calendar currently includes nearly 200 training events and conferences from organizations across the United States, representing federal,…