PRINZ and the Marketing Association and are proud to bring you this panel discussion on the power of integrating marketing and communications strategies. When done well, the power of both disciplines working in sync can have high impact, helping you achieve business goals faster. But the practicalities 'on the ground' within many teams mean it's often challenging to gain alignment.

If you are curious about how emergency management communications works, then this event is for you! You will be taken on a behind the scenes tour of the Emergency Operations Centre at the Justice Precinct, followed by a presentation over lunch from Civil Defence Emergency Management advisor Rachel Thornton.

The workplace is dead. Long live the workplace. The tectonic plates of COVID19, automation and artificial intelligence have collided and changed the workplace for good. Internal communicators have been the ‘first responders’ through this seismic shift, guiding their organisations through the upheaval and navigating the tumultuous change.

Just how low will it go in the upcoming US Elections when it comes to the use of misinformation and disinformation and the use of AI in political campaigning? And how do you maintain an ethical standard in the face of opposition that is willing to break all the rules?

Join us for a light breakfast, networking and this rare chance to hear from Professor Belt.

Thursday 3rd October 2024 @ 5:00pm - 6:30pm Overview Calling all Tauranga-based PRs – what better way to celebrate nearing the end of the week…

Thursday 3rd October 2024 @ 5:30pm Overview Calling all Auckland-based PRs – what better way to celebrate nearing the end of the week than to…

SOLD OUT You can’t avoid it a minute longer - it’s time to integrate AI into your daily work. This highly practical session offers the guidance and space to experiment with the AI-driven tools that have revolutionised practice. Delivered live online, this course provides public relations and communication practitioners with essential knowledge, hands-on experience and time to experiment with the AI tools transforming our sector.

If there's been one constant over the rapidly changing media landscape in Aotearoa these last few years, it's been the rise of dedicated business media. In partnership with Network Communication and Lion, PRINZ presents a unique opportunity to meet, hear from and quiz the new leaders in focused business news content.

This 3-hour hands-on online workshop is a must-attend for any PR and Communications professional eager to step up their data game, showcasing the impact of their work through the power of custom dashboards. Whether you're looking to impress clients, justify budgets, or simply tell the story of your brand's PR journey more effectively, this session will provide you with the skills and tools you need.

AI in PR — From Next to Now is the morning segment of the Te Tau Ihu Professional Development Day. This immersive in-person session is designed to guide practitioners through the practical integration of artificial intelligence into public relations and leadership communication. By the end of the session you’ll have a clear vision of what's now and next in AI plus you'll have the chance to connect with peers, share insights, and build a network of forward-thinking professionals dedicated to leading the future.

Rethinking Reputation is the afternoon session of the Te Tau Ihu Professional Development Day. This course is a dynamic, in-person session crafted specifically for senior leaders in public relations, communication, business and the public sector. During the interactive session you'll gain practical strategies to anticipate and mitigate reputational risks, ensuring your organisation remains resilient and trusted in a rapidly shifting world.

The webinar, led by Dr. Andrew Chen, will focus on challenges to the integrity of our information ecosystem - if we can no longer trust the veracity of information, what can we trust? Andrew will discuss a case study, the characteristics of misinformation and why it spreads, and some simple concepts that can help us collectively identify and resist misinformation.