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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
Need more information? Contact us at [email protected].
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.
Our Next Meeting
October Lunch & Learn -- "Crisis Communications: Better. Faster."
October 20, 2026
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Sullivan's Steakhouse
5252 Corporate Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
https://sullivanssteakhouse.com/
Think about the crises you’ve managed. Think about how long it takes to go from flashpoint to media statement. Chances are it takes too long. It is now possible to do in 3 to 5 minutes what usually takes 3 to 5 hours to accomplish. Crisis Communications
October Coffee PRess with Jeremy Alford
October 29, 2026
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Brew Ha Ha
711 Jefferson Highway Suite 2A
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
https://www.brewhahabr.com/
Join us for our next Coffee PRess with Jeremy Alford, managing editor of LaPolitics Weekly, The Tracker and Beltway Beat.
Wine PRess at LPB Headquarters
November 19, 2026
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Louisiana Public Broadcasting
7733 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
https://www.lpb.org/
Join us for our next Wine PRess event on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at Louisiana Public Broadcasting!
PRAL-BR members among winners of 2026 Lantern Awards
Multiple PRAL-BR members were recognized at the 2026 Lantern Awards program held during the SPRF Conference, which took place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama from Sept. 20-22.
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President's Report (October 2026)
As we plan out the rest of 2026, we’re continuing to provide our members with great learning and networking opportunities. We have several events locked in, so I encourage you to please mark your calendar now.
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