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About PRAL Baton Rouge

Welcome!

The Baton Rouge Chapter of the Public Relations Association of Louisiana is made up of PR and communications professionals driven to advance the profession and grow each other's learning through rich programming, generous resources and dynamic networking opportunities. 

Founded in 1972, our chapter is the largest and longest-standing PR organization in Louisiana. We strive to build value, understanding and demand for public relations professionals by providing professional development, awards opportunities, social events and more.

Are you a PR or communications professional? Then we want you to join us!

Benefits of Membership

  • Membership in the state Public Relations Association of Louisiana
  • Membership to the Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF)
  • Eligibility to earn APR certification
  • Ability to earn awards for local and regional recognition
  • Discount on monthly luncheons featuring speakers on PR-related topics
  • Exclusive access and notification of employment opportunities in PR and related fields
  • Exclusive access to the membership database
  • Access and discounted attendance for special events helds throughout the year
  • Access to PRAL monthly newsletter with industry news, trends, events and more
  • Networking opportunities and socials with your Greater Baton Rouge peers
  • Leadership development via participation on PRAL committees

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Need more information? Contact us at [email protected]

Awards

PRAL-Baton Rouge holds a professional development seminar along with the Red Stick Awards program each year in the spring. Visit pralstate.org/PRALBRawards for more information or to submit your work.

Click here to Join the PRAL-BR Listserv! 

Our Next Meeting

 

Summer Learning Series: AI for Communicators

June 26, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana
10000 Perkins Rowe, Block G, Suite 400
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Join Dr. Chris Yandle, APR for a practical, hands-on look at how AI tools are reshaping the work of public relations and communications professionals.

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Summer Learning Series: Changes and Trends You Should Have on Your Radar

July 17, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana
10000 Perkins Rowe, Block G, Suite 400
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Join us in discussing potential signals of change, and offer practical steps that you, as a PR professional, should consider taking today to help your organization better navigate the future.

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Summer Learning Series: Expanding Your PR Playbook: Lessons From the World of Sports

July 31, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana
10000 Perkins Rowe, Block G, Suite 400
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Join us in a behind-the-scenes look at standout communication moments from the world of athletics, shared directly by the practitioners who lived them.

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President's Report (June 2026)

As I close my time as President of PRAL Baton Rouge, I’ve been reflecting on what this experience has meant, not just what we’ve accomplished, but why it mattered.
06/02/2026 | 0

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PRAL-BR Announces 2026 Red Stick Award Winners

The Public Relations Association of Louisiana (PRAL) Baton Rouge Chapter held its annual Red Stick Awards program on Thursday, May 7 at Jubans Restaurant.
05/15/2026 | 0

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