MPRC Annual Conference November 7, 2025 Maine Public Relations Council

MPRC Annual Conference and Meeting
Friday, November 7, 2025
University of Southern Maine, McGoldrick Center, Portland, ME

Steady PR: Maintaining Balance and Trust in Chaotic Times

This year, the Maine Public Relations Council is focused on helping PR professionals navigate uncertainty while maintaining authenticity, credibility, and composure in their work and media relationships. In an era where information overload, shifting narratives, and stakeholder expectations are intensified, we recognize the need for steady communication leadership. Our 2025 #SteadyPR programming will feature workshops, expert panels, and hands-on sessions to help PR professionals maintain balance while keeping communications grounded in truth, ethics, and trust.

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7:30 a.m.            Registration, Networking, Continental Breakfast

8:15 a.m.           MPRC President’s Welcome and Opening Remarks

8:30 a.m.            Morning Keynote, Dan Coyne, President and CEO, United Way of Southern Maine

9:15 a.m.             Media Panel, Moderated by Chet Lunner

10:00 a.m.          Anthony Ronzio, Director of Communications, Office of Governor Janet T. Mills

10:45 a.m.         Break

11:00 a.m.         Chris Grass, President, Fan Out Media

   > Aligning Paid and Earned Media Strategies  

11:45 a.m.          Lunch, Networking, and Tabletop Discussion Topics

12:30 p.m.         MPRC Annual Meeting and Award Presentation

12:45 p.m.         Break

1:00 p.m.          Dan Cashman, Director of Public Relations, Sutherland Weston

 > Balancing Transparency and Trust in a Polarized World

1:45 p.m.          APR Panel, Moderated by Shane Perry, APR

                      > APR Accreditation as a Professional Compass

2:30 p.m.        MPRC Closing Remarks and Tote Bag Raffle