PRSA Foundation Bolsters 2012 Board to Contribute Even More to Public Relations Education, Research and Scholarship Public Relations Society of America News Release, February 15, 2012 The PRSA Foundation, a nonprofit organization associated with the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), bolsters its 2012 board with four new trustees who are industry leaders. New trustees include Judith Phair, APR, Fellow PRSA, president, PhairAdvantage Communications, Maryland; former vice president of communications, Graduate Management Admission Council; previously held senior leadership roles with the Council on Competitiveness, University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute and Johns Hopkins University; 2005 PRSA president and CEO; and 2010 PRSA College of Fellows chair.  (View the full news release) … [Read more...]

For Dana Birkes and accredited members of the Public Relations Society of America's Tulsa Chapter, a recent evening in their honor was one to remember.   The event honored and recognized all Accredited in Public Relations credentialed members. Dana Birkes, a communications executive with Tulsa-based Flintco, was recognized for her recent selection as a member of the College of Fellows. Judith Phair was the guest speaker. She was honored in 2010 with PRSA's Gold Anvil Award for Lifetime Achievement. She is also PRSA's College of Fellows immediate past chair and 2005 PRSA president and CEO. (Full article) … [Read more...]

The Tulsa Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) recently held a special event to recognize all Accredited in Public Relations (APR)- credentialed members and the 2011 College of Fellows inductee Dana Birkes. The dinner was held at the historic Philcade Building penthouse, with Judith Phair, APR, Fellow PRSA speaking to the special guests. Birkes will be one of only nine PRSA members to be admitted to the nationwide College of Fellows this October in Orlando, Fla. (Full article) … [Read more...]

On June 29, Judy was one of three panelists exploring the future of journalism at a special College Media Relations Conference anniversary program held at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.   The other two panelists were Jim Brady, founding general manager of TBD, a D.C.-based multi-delivery media group, and Vivian Schiller, former chief executive officer of National Public Radio.  The session moderator was Jeff Selingo, editor of The Chronicle of Higher Education.  (To listen to a podcast of the panel visit the College Media Relations Conference resources page.) … [Read more...]

PRTactics6-11-CrossingBorders-EstabIntl Public Relations Tactics (The Public Relations Society of America), June 2011 Issue Summary International communications are becoming increasingly important in today’s global marketplace. Judy Phair, APR, Fellow PRSA, and president of consulting firm PhairAdvantage, LLC, offers her advice on establishing a successful international PR program and working with clients abroad. (Link to PDF above) … [Read more...]

(PRSA News Release, October 18, 2010) Judith T. Phair, APR, Fellow PRSA, has been awarded the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) 2010 Gold Anvil Award, the Society’s highest individual award. First awarded in 1948, the Gold Anvil is considered PRSA's lifetime achievement award and is presented to an individual whose work significantly advanced the profession and set high standards for those engaged in the practice of public relations. The award was presented to Phair during the Monday luncheon at the PRSA 2010 International Conference, Powering PRogress, in Washington, D.C. “This profession and this Society have given me a great career, great friends and wonderful opportunities to serve,” said Phair in accepting the award. “I am grateful for receiving this significant honor and it is an inspiration to me to renew my commitment to serve our profession and my fellow professionals to the best of my ability.” Phair is a senior public relations executive with … [Read more...]