[COMMS]raderie

Welcome back to Commsraderie: a production of the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.  Celebrated in September, Ethics Month is a time for communications and public relations practitioners to reflect on the core values that guide our profession—honesty, fairness, and accountability. Today, we’re taking the time to slow down and discuss what ethics looks like, the val...

Welcome back to our summer series! In this episode, we’re joined by Kelly Hancock Weber, owner and founder of Weber Communications, and a seasoned communications professional with more than 20 years of experience in PR, marketing, and strategy.  Together, we explore the importance of internships and how they shape the next generation of PR practitioners, the challenges and opportunities in today’s...

Welcome back to our summer series! In this episode, we’re joined by Scott Carpenter, Public Relations Director for Metroparks Toledo—a nationally recognized park system known for its innovation, growth, and community impact. Scott shares how he helped shape the Metroparks into an award-winning, 200-mile outdoor destination and reflects on his decades-long career in journalism and public relations....

Welcome to our 2025 Podcast Summer Series!  While our in-person programming is on pause for the summer, we’ll be bringing you a new podcast episode each month featuring a local PR superstar.  This month, our host and PRSA Chapter President Emily Zareki will be joined by BJ Fischer—an award-winning PR practitioner and the President of Strategy by Fischer. Together, they will dig into the deeper sid...

You’re listening to Commsraderie—a production of the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Welcome to our first episode!  This month, our host and PRSA Board President Emily Zerecki, is joined by Homestead PR Founder and seasoned public relations professional Sarah Bednarski-Hartigan.   With decades of combined experience in the industry, Emily and Sarah will pull back...