PORTLAND — The Maine Public Relations Council, a statewide professional organization and a participating body of the nine-member Universal Accreditation Board for accreditation in public relations certification in the United States, will hold its Annual Conference and Meeting on Friday, Nov. 7, featuring a dynamic roster of local PR and communication professionals, agency leaders, and local journalists and reporters.
The 2025 MPRC Annual Conference and Meeting will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success at the University of Southern Maine, located at 35 Bedford St.. The theme is “Steady PR: Maintaining Balance and Trust in Chaotic Times.”
In an era where information overload, shifting narratives and stakeholder expectations are intensified, MPRC recognizes the need for steady communication leadership. This year’s conference will focus on helping PR professionals navigate uncertainty while maintaining authenticity, credibility and composure in their work and media relationships.
Register now: https://meprcouncil.org/annualconference/#!event-list.
Speakers include Dan Coyne, president and CEO of the United Way of Southern Maine; Anthony Ronzio, director of communications for the Office of Maine Gov. Janet Mills; Chris Grass, president of Fan Out Media; Dan Cashman, director of public relations at Sutherland Weston; APR-accredited PR practitioners; and reporters, journalists, and representatives from the Portland Press Herald, Bangor Daily News, Maine Public and local television networks.
“MPRC’s Annual Conference brings together Maine’s top communicators to share insights, sharpen skills, and strengthen our professional community, and this year’s guest speakers reflect the incredible talent and expertise within our field,” said MPRC President Sarah Delage. “We are excited to welcome so many professionals to exchange ideas and reaffirm the vital role of public relations in building trust and fostering connection in today’s complex media environment.”
A list of speakers and conference schedule can be found on the Maine Public Relations Council website. Tickets are $79 for MPRC and PRSA members, $99 for non-members and $49 for students and are available at meprcouncil.org.
The 2025 MPRC Annual Conference is made possible with support from sponsor organizations including flyte new media, Marshall Communications, Northeast Media Associates, Burgess Advertising & Marketing, Maine Community Foundation, Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution and Versant Power. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please contact [email protected] to learn more.
Throughout the year, the Maine PR Council also hosts professional events focused on a range of topics from ethics and accreditation in public relations to training in AI best practices, media panels with local and national reporters, skills-building sessions, networking events and more. The organization also honors its members’ best work at its annual Golden Arrow Award celebration and reception.
Tickets are selling fast. Secure your spot by registering now: https://meprcouncil.org/annualconference/#!event-list
The Maine Public Relations Council is a statewide association of public relations and communication professionals who are dedicated to the continuing education of its members, a commitment to excellence and to creating greater awareness of the role of public relations in the world today.
MPRC’s membership includes individuals who have current professional PR, marketing, social media, public affairs, journalism and nonprofit development responsibility, along with retired PR and communications professionals, as well as Maine students pursuing communications careers. For more information about professional memberships, corporate sponsorships, or to get involved with committees and leadership positions within the organization, visit meprcouncil.org.
