BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T130000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20250817T222722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T211201Z UID:51485-1758715200-1758718800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Podcasting for PR - Webinar DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-the-power-of-podcasting-for-pr-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/podcasting-photo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251007T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T120000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20250605T001656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T001740Z UID:49447-1759829400-1759924800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T193000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20250919T052201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T231737Z UID:52077-1759944600-1759951800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Pathways to PR: From Student to PR Professional DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/pathways-to-pr-from-student-to-pr-professional/ LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-banners-34.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T160000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20250710T025459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T031437Z UID:50640-1760434200-1760457600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-7/ LOCATION:EMA\, 145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/isses-and-crisis-amangement.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T121500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T134500 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20250910T035656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T213338Z UID:51838-1760444100-1760449500@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Impact through Strategic Media Engagement DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/christchurch-event-impact-through-strategic-media-engagement/ LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-banners-30.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251016T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20250714T042203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T200303Z UID:50634-1760607000-1761044400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thinking-Fast-Wise-with-AI-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251022T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251022T130000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20250926T060526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T005920Z UID:52252-1761134400-1761138000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Adoption of Communication Technologies in PR - Webinar DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-adoption-of-communication-technologies-in-pr-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CommsTech2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251023T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251030T123000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20250710T041629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T041822Z UID:47741-1761211800-1761827400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251028T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251028T123000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20250817T231818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T040147Z UID:51508-1761643800-1761654600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding Government Relations DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-understanding-government-relations/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/alice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251104T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251104T133000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20251006T222514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T032733Z UID:52418-1762257600-1762263000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards 2026: What are the judges looking for? - Webinar DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-2026-what-are-the-judges-looking-for-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/250528_PRINZ-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251112T123000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20250710T234736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T035709Z UID:50697-1762335000-1762950600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/data-driven-storytelling.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T190000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20250930T084023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T210608Z UID:52142-1762362000-1762369200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Podcasting: Producing\, Pitching and Promoting DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/podcasting-producing-pitching-and-promoting/ LOCATION:Kordia\, Level 3\, 162 Victoria Street West\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-banners-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251106T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251106T130000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20250926T060816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T213750Z UID:52175-1762421400-1762434000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Taranaki Event - Hands on AI: From Next to Now DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-ai-from-next-to-now/ LOCATION:Toi Foundation\, 121 Gill Street\, New Plymouth\, 4310 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09_2025-PR-Knowledge-Hub-Mount-Taranaki-and-AI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251113T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20251104T030039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T230510Z UID:53027-1763035200-1763038800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Delicate interactions: relational skills in public relations consulting - Webinar DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/delicate-interactions-relational-skills-in-public-relations-consulting-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/relational-skills.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20251023T004055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T011845Z UID:50873-1763553600-1763557200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Pead DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-pead/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/250528_PRINZ-297-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251125T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20251023T011542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T021054Z UID:52787-1764072000-1764075600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Special PR DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-special-pr/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/250528_PRINZ-113-scaled-e1761181180399.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T180000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20251104T015458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T030752Z UID:52898-1764255600-1764266400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:A PR Industry Celebration of Resilience and the Importance of Communications DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-communicator-of-the-year/ LOCATION:Grand Millenium Hotel\, 71 Mayoral Drive\, Cnr Vincent Street\,\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-banners-43.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T193000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20251024T033520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T033821Z UID:52850-1764264600-1764271800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with PRINZ Southern DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/celebrate-the-season-with-prinz-southern-2/ LOCATION:Muy Muy\, 44 Welles Street\, Christchurch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2024-banners-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251202T103000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20251106T231826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T024617Z UID:52886-1764671400-1764680400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Making Data Work for You: Critical Thinking for Communicators DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/making-data-work-for-you-critical-thinking-for-communicators/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-banners-39.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251202T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251202T190000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20251106T230557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T230557Z UID:53108-1764696600-1764702000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Internal Communicators Mixer DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-internal-communicators-mixer/ LOCATION:Auckland Transport\, Ground Floor\, 20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue\, Auckland\, 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-banners-42.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251203T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20251023T201422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T201507Z UID:52814-1764763200-1764766800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Hamilton City Council DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-hamilton-city-council/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/250528_PRINZ-169-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251205T153000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20251105T233609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T230549Z UID:52910-1764948600-1764954000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Touch Tournament DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-touch-tournament/ LOCATION:Victoria Park\, 203-271 Victoria Street West\, Auckland Central\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-banners-38.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001142 CREATED:20251023T202835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T204628Z UID:50885-1765368000-1765371600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Great Scott DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-great-scott/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/250528_PRINZ-147-scaled-e1761251303885.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T183000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001143 CREATED:20251130T222638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T225043Z UID:53404-1765384200-1765391400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Waikato Christmas Catch Up DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-waikato-christmas-catch-up/ LOCATION:Hamilton Hotel Bar\, 198 Victoria Street\, Hamilton Central\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2024-banners-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260128T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260128T120000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001143 CREATED:20251209T015537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T015537Z UID:53509-1769594400-1769601600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260202T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001143 CREATED:20260202T030903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T025909Z UID:54398-1770019200-1772211600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Coffee Connections Programme DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-coffee-connections-programme/ LOCATION:Auckland and Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260210T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001143 CREATED:20251209T003736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T093815Z UID:53533-1770715800-1770724800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Reputation\, Risk and Ethics with AI - Imperatives for Action DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/reputation-risk-and-ethics-with-ai-imperatives-for-action/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AI-Ethics-cover-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260218T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260218T133000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001143 CREATED:20251209T002019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T025901Z UID:53536-1771407000-1771421400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Key Stakeholder Engagement DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/key-stakeholder-engagement/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-45.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260225T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001143 CREATED:20251208T032300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T093941Z UID:53542-1772011800-1772020800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Making Data Work for You: Critical Thinking for Communicators DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/making-data-work-for-you-critical-thinking-for-communicators-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-banners-39.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260226T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260226T193000 DTSTAMP:20260626T001143 CREATED:20260122T021645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T203016Z UID:54106-1772127000-1772134200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:State of the Sector 2026 DESCRIPTION:June 6 & June 7 from 9.00am - 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewDoes your research inform your strategic planning? Do your measurement and evaluation practices demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts? This course is for you\, if you – are unsure about where to start and how to research\, need more confidence to measure efficiently across the various communication channels and activities\, need support with linking and interpreting the data\, want to improve your current evaluation and reporting practices\, and/or simply need to update your knowledge about latest global standards. Key content Latest models and frameworks of research\, planning\, measurement\, and evaluation.Methods of gathering useful research insights.Linking communication goals to organisational KPIs.Setting SMART objectives that link to outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.Picking the right metrics for measuring communication across all channels (paid\, earned\, owned\, and shared).Monitoring progress and building dashboards.Interpreting results to evaluate effectiveness of planning.Reporting and demonstrating the value of public relations and communication.Turning measurement and evaluation data into research insights for future planning.Along with understanding the above content\, you will learn through practical workshops including: In a group: Analysis of a real-life case study on research\, measurement\, and evaluation.In a group: Simulation of research\, measurement\, and evaluation for a mock communication project.Individual: Application of the concepts to your own organisational work/project/plan.Learning Outcomes Understand the current and globally accepted standards of research\, measurement and evaluation for public relations and communication management.Know the tools and techniques that can aid in your research\, measurement\, evaluation and reporting process.Create a measurement and evaluation framework that suits your own public relations context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Lecturer & Academic Advisor\, Public Relations\, Auckland University of Technology Deepti Bhargava is a Public Relations Lecturer & Academic Advisor at AUT University\, teaching across various courses including the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In this course\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use research\, planning\, evaluation\, and reflection as critical tools of PR success. Deepti is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. She is an Accredited Member and Fellow of PRINZ and has previously served as the Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021 – 2023). Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked across corporate communications\, advertising\, and feature writing. Her research interests include culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and public relations research\, measurement\, evaluation\, and reflection. This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and valuesTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tacticsOrganisational Capabilities To provide contextual intelligence URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/state-of-the-sector-2026/ LOCATION:ANZ 23 Albert Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025-banners-49-e1769048188285.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR