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Public Relations Organizations

These organizations can be excellent resources as you move into a professional public relations career.

Public Relations Society of America
The largest professional organization in the US for those in the PR profession.

PRSA also has local and regional chapters that can help you connect with other professionals in your area:

There are also several international associations:

International Public Relations Association
IPRA is the world's most resourceful and influential professional association for senior international public relations executives.
International Association of Business Communicators
IABC is a global network of communication professionals committed to improving organizational effectiveness through strategic communication.

O'Dwyer's Directory of Public Relations Firms by J.R. O'Dwyer Co.
Call Number: HM 263 .O37 (Portland Library)
An annual directory of public relations firms across the country.

PR News PR Firm Finder
A directory that allows you to search by specialization and geographic area.

LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new window
LinkedIn Learning offers online instructional videos and tutorials on PR-related topics including brand reputation, public speaking, and content marketing.
NOTE: Sign in with your Duck ID. A LinkedIn account is not required but is necessary to make full use of the personalization options. See https://hr.uoregon.edu/programs-services/learning-and-development/linkedin-learning/linkedin-learning-create-your-account.