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SUMMARY:Community Engagement: What it is and how to measure its value - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/community-engagement-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260414T093000
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SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading - Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/sub-editing-and-proofreading-key-writing-and-editing-tips-to-make-your-copy-sing-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T073000
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SUMMARY:Auckland Breakfast Event: New Zealanders love podcasts - Here's how to make it work for your organisation
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-breakfast-event-new-zealanders-love-podcasts-heres-how-to-make-it-work-for-your-organisation/
LOCATION:Hays Recruitment\, Level 36\, ANZ Centre\, 23-29 Albert Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260420T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260423T120000
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SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-7/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214130
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Real-Time Salary Insights with LiveRem - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-real-time-salary-insights-with-liverem-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T160000
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SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-8/
LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T090000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214130
CREATED:20260330T040931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T040931Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the brain: Critical thinking
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/breakfast-for-the-brain-critical-thinking/
LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214130
CREATED:20260417T050535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T044057Z
UID:55952-1777570200-1777577400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:UC Student Networking Event: The Inside Track
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/uc-student-networking-event-the-inside-track/
LOCATION:James Logie Room 613\, 20 Kirkwood Avenue\, Upper Riccarton\, Christchurch\, 8041\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T124500
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260114T215535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T105512Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260507T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260507T183000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260501T045628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T051920Z
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SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-9/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260203T000920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T045446Z
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SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T173000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260504T040947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T040947Z
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SUMMARY:Waikato Event: Raise a glass to our local PR champions
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-event-raise-a-glass-to-our-local-pr-champions/
LOCATION:Reggies\, Made Hamilton\, 401 Grey Street\, Hamilton East\, Hamilton\, 3216\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260420T040810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T025816Z
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SUMMARY:PRINZ Annual General Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-annual-general-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260505T021729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T021729Z
UID:56351-1780509600-1780520400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-annual-dinner-2/
LOCATION:The Portland Public House\, 463 New North Road\, Kingsland\, Auckland\, 1021
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260412T220914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T001523Z
UID:55703-1780560000-1780592400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Conference 2026: Meet the Future
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-conference-2026-meet-the-future/
LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T233000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260414T210700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T044804Z
UID:55782-1780597800-1780615800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:2026 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2026-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/
LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260508T005543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T005543Z
UID:56545-1781195400-1781204400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Tauranga Winter Mix & Mingle
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-tauranga-winter-mix-mingle/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260622T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260302T033739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T003818Z
UID:54988-1782122400-1782388800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Incorporating Tiriti-based Principles into Public Relations Practice
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporating-tiriti-based-principles-into-public-relations-practice/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20251212T033817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T234935Z
UID:53684-1782379800-1782388800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Hands On with AI
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T133000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260429T031541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T031541Z
UID:56243-1783416600-1783431000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Key Stakeholder Engagement
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/key-stakeholder-engagement-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260715T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260618T051650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T031042Z
UID:57297-1784116800-1784120400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PassTheMic: Amplifying Voices that Need to Be Heard Webinar
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/passthemic-amplifying-voices-that-need-to-be-heard-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260430T045635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T041140Z
UID:56260-1784799000-1784808000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Communications and Governance
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260520T012659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T043954Z
UID:56851-1785231000-1785326400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260702T004258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T004258Z
UID:57577-1785261600-1785272400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Taranaki Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-taranaki-quiz-night/
LOCATION:Ate Fortyone\, 41 Tukapa Street\, New Plymouth\, 4310
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260804T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260804T130000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260617T035954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T040112Z
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SUMMARY:Making Data Work for You: Critical Thinking for Communicators
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/making-data-work-for-you-critical-thinking-for-communicators-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T070000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T083000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260708T023417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T024021Z
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SUMMARY:Tauranga Breakfast Event with Mike Puru: Podcasting for PR
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-breakfast-event-with-mike-puru-podcasting-for-pr/
LOCATION:Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology\, Tauranga Campus\, 70 Windermere Drive\, Poike\, Tauranga\, 3112
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T090000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260715T050614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T050614Z
UID:57945-1785915000-1785920400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Learn from a PRINZ Fellow: Insights for internal comms
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/learn-from-a-prinz-fellow-insights-for-internal-comms/
LOCATION:Black Betty Cafe\, 165 Madras Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214131
CREATED:20260703T054423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T230004Z
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SUMMARY:Show Me the Money: Learning the language of Finance
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/show-me-the-money-learning-the-language-of-finance/
LOCATION:Online
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UID:57957-1785999600-1786006800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Kōrero Tika\, Kōrero Māia: Communicating with Māori and Iwi Stakeholders with Confidence and Purpose
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/korero-tika-korero-maia-communicating-with-maori-and-iwi-stakeholders-with-confidence-and-purpose/
LOCATION:The Canopy\, University of Waikato\, Level 2\, The Pā\, University of Waikato\, Hamilton\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:What Makes the News: Inside the Editorial Decision Room
DESCRIPTION:3rd & 4th September 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm (2x Morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewHow do you know whether your communication is making a difference?  In an increasingly data-driven world\, you may have access to more information than ever before. The challenge is knowing what to pay attention to\, how to interpret it\, and how to use it to improve strategic communication. Equally important is being able to show not only what you did\, but what changed as a result for your organisation\, client or cause. Effective research\, measurement and evaluation can help you make better strategic decisions and demonstrate the true value of your public relations and communication efforts. This practical course is designed to help you build confidence in research\, measurement and evaluation\, whether you are starting from scratch\, refreshing your knowledge\, or looking to align your practice with current global standards. You will learn how to use research to inform planning\, set meaningful objectives\, select the right metrics\, interpret results\, and communicate insights to stakeholders. The course also explores how to move beyond vanity metrics to measuring and evaluating outcomes and impact that can inform future decisions. 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 tailored 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 and communication context.This course content aligns with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on this summary: Communication Capabilities To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Dr. Deepti Bhargava (APR\, FPRINZ)\, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department (Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  Dr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department\, Advertising & Brand Creativity\, Digital Communication and Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  She teaches across various courses including Strategic Communication Planning\, and the student led PR consultancy – Outside the Square. In these courses\, she and her colleagues guide students 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 previously served as Chief Examiner for the Accreditation Programme (2021–2023)\, for which she now serves as a moderator. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-the-news-inside-the-editorial-decision-room/
LOCATION:Foodstuffs Landing Drive\, 35 Landing Drive\, Auckland\, 2022
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