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Join Us for a Summer Social in Portsmouth The Maine PR Council and the Yankee Chapter of PRSA are sponsoring an evening at the One Hundred Club, Portsmouth’s premiere event space with breathtaking views of historic downtown Portsmouth. MPRC President Rebecca Emery, APR, of Seacoast AI will be our host. Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 […]
Adapted from FEMAÕs IG-290 curriculum, this 8-hour course provides rural first responders with skills needed to communicate with the public through the media. Examines roles of the media and the rural first responder/public information officer. Participants learn how to give print/electronic media interviews, write news releases, provide information at the scene, and how they fit […]
The Public Affairs and Government Summit will feature three days of professional development, idea interaction, and networking among those whose talents are in high demand at the nexus of public policy, community safety and protection, crisis communications, and environmental concerns. The Summit will address the multi-disciplinary interests of public affairs professionals and provide access to […]
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
This course is based on NFPA 1030: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions, Chapter 12, Public Information Officer, 2024 Edition. This course is designed for individuals seeking the knowledge and skills to conduct media interviews, prepare news releases, and media advisories. Cost: $220 In-State / $400 Out-Of-State Prerequisites: 18 years of age; High school diploma/GED Required Resources: […]
Disasters create chaos, displacement, and vulnerability—conditions that traffickers often exploit. For public information officers and emergency management professionals, understanding these risks is an essential part of protecting the communities they serve. In this timely webinar, Sandra Dennis-Essig, Counter Human Trafficking Advisor to EMEAA, will explore how disasters can increase the risk of human trafficking and […]
AI is everywhere, but most of us are using it on instinct and learning as we go. In this practical, example-driven webinar, Rebecca Emery of Seacoast AI will give local government communications professionals a clear-eyed look at how AI actually works under the hood, as well as the “why” behind AI. You’ll learn a repeatable […]
You scream, I scream, we all scream….for the KAGC Social Hour! Our next one will be a cool one. Join us to network and hang out with your government communicator peers, or to learn more about KAGC and what we do. Open to anyone!
The Public Information Officer (PIO) course is designed for public safety personnel responsible for managing, disseminating, and overseeing information on behalf of their departments or organizations. Open to potential, newly assigned, and experienced PIOs—as well as administrative executives involved in public communication—the program equips participants with the essential skills and “tools of the trade” needed […]
The Executive Public Information Officer Program (EPIOP) is the final component of the public information training series. This program consists of a three (3) course series that prepares public information officers for executive-level leadership, strategic decision-making, and trusted advisor roles. The program focuses on the most critical competencies for public information leaders. EPIOP participants work […]
The FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) course is a 4 ½-day intense curriculum developed to assist law enforcement in communication with not only the media, but the communities they serve. The course is suitable for chiefs and commanders who may deal with the media on a regular or ad hoc basis and full-time/part-time Public […]