PRinks

TBT the good old days when we could get together in person...Hey PRINKS peeps! It's been a while since our last update. We know many of you are zoomed out, so we aren't planning any virtual networking anytime soon, and while most work from home it may be a while before we gather somewhere central after hours. We hope to see you in 2021!

Want to be a part of organising PRinks in 2019? The PRIA Young Guns NSW Group is seeking passionate practitioners who would like to take their industry involvement to the next level. We will be selecting up to three new group members to join. To be considered, please send a CV and short cover letter to [email protected]

Get your junior practitioners up to speed with the essential real-life workplace skills of PR practice with the Skills School by Public Relations Institute of Australia and HSPR. Through a series of online masterclasses, covering all the critical practical skills required to excel in your career! Find out more here:

Public Relations Institute of Australia Get your junior practitioners up to speed with the essential real-life workplace skills of PR practice - in minimum time.  PRIA/HSPR Skills School is a series of online masterclasses, tools, templates and workplace practical activities covering all the critical practical skills required to excel at...

Good news for young PRinkers - the Clemenger Consulting Graduate Program is now open for applications in both Sydney and Melbourne until Nov 9th. The ten-month program will see graduates rotate across three Group consultancies; Porter Novelli Australia, GRACosway, and Hall & Partners. Find out more here: https://www.seek.com.au/job/37464032

Hey Melb PRinkers!

Our previous sponsor Agency Iceberg Recruitment & LeadingLadies is running a holistic health event next Tuesday at the beautiful Greenfields Albert Park.

Join experts from Twosix Wellness and Wink Models in a panel discussion on Achieving Workplace Wellness, followed by a mindful pilates session and light breakfast.

Incredible gift bags include a $50 Wittner Shoes voucher, Chemist Warehouse cosmetics, and wellness goodies from Golden Grind, Jonny, TOM Organic, Polished Man, and more!

Get tickets here before they sell out: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/leadingladies-achieving-workplace-wellness-tickets-50046651883

#LeadingLadies: Achieving Workplace Wellness Agency Iceberg and is proud to present a morning of Workplace Wellness with Sage Greenwood from Golden Grind; Bree and Emma from Twosix Wellness and our Founder Anna O’Dea. Join us for a panel discussion on how to achieve holistic wellness at work and home, followed by a mindful pil...

Huge thanks to everyone who made it down to PRINKS Melbourne at Glamp Cocktail Bar on Thursday! What a night. With comms professionals from some of the world’s biggest brands, Australia’s most influential agencies, plus local and state government, not-for-profit and education providers, this was networking at its best! Special thanks to Icon Agency for sponsoring and the Public Relations Institute of Australia for supporting.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight 😄🥂 just a reminder there's a complimentary drink for the first 20 people and snacks until we run out, so make sure to come down on time! See you soon! x

The next Melbourne PRINKS event is just around the corner!

Join us on Thursday 13 September for an evening of networking at Glamp Cocktail Bar.

Take a break from your latest campaign and join us for a drink, snacks and some chat, sponsored by Icon Agency!

This free, informal event is a great place to meet new people in communications across all industries, bounce around ideas or just unwind the work week.

All are welcome - feel free to come on your own or invite a friend/colleague. Supported by the PRIA.

A few cheeky pics from our Sydney 'Christmas in July' event. Host by the PRIA New & Emerging Practitioners, and sponsored but the wonderful Edelman, theright.fit and Verandah Bar + Restaurant!

We are literally *this* excited for PRinks Christmas in July tonight. Look forward to seeing you all at Verandah Bar + Restaurant!

Whether you've been naughty or nice, make sure you're on our list for PRinks: Christmas in July! We'll see you in the Naughty corner of top venue Verandah Bar + Restaurant for an open bar and canapes. Book your tickets here: http://bit.ly/PRinksJuly

Head down to PRinks Sydney: Christmas in July and meet our special guests from Edelman Australia; Fern Canning-Brook, Managing Director; Kerrie O'Callaghan, Head of Reputation; and Sarah Pendergast, Senior Account Director. Get your tickets here: http://bit.ly/2m0WcjB

Networking like a natural - from active listening to preparation and positive body language, check out these tips from our friends at Agency Iceberg Recruitment before your next PRINKS event!

Networking like a natural - Agency Iceberg There are two types of people in the world: those that love a good icebreaker and those that would rather...

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Agency Iceberg is sponsoring this week's PRINKS Melbourne in May, join us for drinks and nibbles and meet our special guest Anna O'Dea!

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Last chance to register for the Public Relations Institute of Australia showcase event of the year. There's also a special discount for PRinkers! Just use code 'vivid18' to receive 20% off your booking fee: http://bit.ly/2J5vhjR

Still not sure if free drinks, food, and professional networking is for you? Check out the latest Public Relations Institute of Australia blog post to read about the latest PRinks event!
Written by Charles Constantinou

PRinks Sydney: A Belated Easter Feast - Public Relations Institute of Australia National industry body for public relations and communication professionals in Australia. PRIA represents and provides professional support and recognition to over 4,000 PR and Communication executives and more than 100 consultancies nationwide.

A top night was had by all at our recent Sydney PRinks Belated Easter Feast. A big thank you to all who came along, and especially our sponsors One Green Bean, caterer Table Manners, and of course the PRIA - New Emerging Practitioners Group for pulling it all together. Hope to see you at the next one soon!

We're looking forward to seeing you all tonight for our Belated Easter Feast in Sydney! You can enjoy a tipple and a tasty treat on us, thanks to our sponsor One Green Bean.

Head down to our Belated Easter Feast in Sydney this Thursday and meet special guest Claire Salvetti, Managing Director of One Green Bean. Register here: https://www.pria.com.au/train…/…/prinks-belated-easter-feast

Public Relations Institute of Australia National industry body for public relations and communication professionals in Australia. PRIA represents and provides professional support and recognition to over 4,000 PR and Communication executives and more than 100 consultancies nationwide.

Resource Alert! Check out what regular Prinkster Kyra Pybus has been up to. In her spare time (which all PRs have so much of) she’s built a media list app service. List Co. has PR freelancers in mind as well as small businesses / side hustlers who have the gumption to DIY their media comms. List Co. has just been awarded a place in the Austrade tech incubator in Berlin - well-earned Kyra, this is super-handy! www.listco.co

Media contact list Media contact lists for small buisinesses. Essential contacts at magazines. 

Like the look of this platter? There’ll be several just like it at our PRinks Sydney: Belated Easter Feast next week courtesy of culinary masterminds Table Manners

The PRIA - New Emerging Practitioners Group is seeking new NSW members. The group coordinate professional development and networking events for PR professionals, led by the Public Relations Institute of Australia National Office. If you're interested in joining or would like to know more, please send us a PM or drop our incoming Chair April Rose an email at: [email protected]