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Lights, Camera, Conversation: A DEI Film & Workshop Experience
Date: Thursday, October 15, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Marketer Collaborative, 15 E. 14th St., Over-the-Rhine
What to Expect: October is Diversity Awareness Month. Join Cincinnati PRSA for an interactive evening and networking centered around DEI-ing (2025), a candid and thought-provoking documentary film that dives into the world of diversity, equity and inclusion with bold honesty, exposing systemic failures and delivering actionable solutions for those ready to move beyond performative gestures to real change.
The evening will feature curated clips from the film, with intimate, real conversations — and real applications. We'll examine what you’re seeing on screen and connect it to your own work in PR, content, social media and marketing. What does authentic representation look like in a campaign? How do we move from good intentions to inclusive strategy? These are the questions we'll wrestle with together.
2026 Chapter Banquet featuring the Blacksmith Awards, presented by The Motion Agency
Date: Thursday, November 19, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
What to Expect: It’s time to celebrate the people, ideas and work shaping the Cincinnati region’s public relations industry.
Join us for an evening presented by The Motion Agency and dedicated to connection, recognition and the incredible work happening across our profession.
Reads and Resources
Have You Voted on Cincinnati PRSA’s Updated Bylaws?
If you haven’t cast your vote yet, there’s still time!
Cincinnati PRSA members are currently voting on proposed updates to our chapter bylaws. The revisions modernize our governance, align our bylaws more closely with National PRSA guidance and clarify our chapter’s leadership structure and succession.
If you are a member, please review the proposed bylaws and cast your electronic ballot by October 16.
Review the proposed bylaws
Cast your vote
Your participation is important as we work to complete this process and put a strong governance framework in place for Cincinnati PRSA’s future. Thank you to everyone who has already voted!
On the Blog: Three Key Takeaways from the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer
Cincinnati PRSA had the pleasure of hosting three Edelman team members who work on their yearly Trust Barometer for our September meeting in conjunction with Ethics Month.
The latest study points to a striking shift in how people decide what to trust, and whom they will trust. The central theme for 2026 is “insularity”: people increasingly retreat toward familiar communities, shared values and trusted personal networks.
Visit the blog to read about three key takeaways from PRSA Cincinnati Ethics Director, Shara Clark, APR.
Sponsor Cincinnati PRSA's Biggest Event of the Year - Opportunities Available Now
The Cincinnati PRSA Chapter Banquet and Blacksmith Awards returns November 19, bringing together hundreds of communications professionals to celebrate excellence in public relations. Sponsorship is a great opportunity to increase your organization's visibility, engage with industry leaders, and support professional development within our local PR community.
View the opportunities here and reach out to [email protected] with interest or questions!
Kudos and Congrats
The 2026 Werner-VonderHaar-Bogart Award Winner is Nick Vehr!
Cincinnati PRSA is excited to announce that Nick Vehr has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Werner-VonderHaar-Bogart (WVB) Award. The WVB Award is the highest honor that our chapter can bestow upon a member.
With more than four decades in public relations and civic leadership, Nick Vehr has built a career rooted in a deep commitment to Greater Cincinnati. As founder of Vehr Communications, and now as an Executive Vice President of The Motion Agency which recently acquired his company, Nick has counseled businesses, nonprofits and community organizations while mentoring generations of communications professionals and creating opportunities for others to grow.
Nick has also been a longtime champion of PRSA, encouraging his team to get involved and take on leadership roles within the Chapter. Vehr has sponsored PRSA programs and events, opened its office for Chapter gatherings, and Nick and his team have regularly shared their expertise through panels, programs and professional development opportunities.
Read more about Nick's achievements.
Elizabeth Desrosiers joins Cincinnati Ballet
Congratulations to Elizabeth Desrosiers, who has recently joined Cincinnati Ballet as the new Director of Marketing and Patron Experience. In this role, Elizabeth will lead all marketing, brand, audience development, patron experience and customer engagement initiatives for the Ballet.
Did you land a new job? Were you recognized for your outstanding work? Did your pitch land a great media placement? Please write to [email protected]
