PR Daily Conference
May 21-23, 2025 | The Mayflower Hotel, D.C.
May 21-23, 2025
The Mayflower Hotel, D.C.
- Score more coverage
- Navigate diverse media outlets
- Develop winning pitches
- Craft compelling stories
- Manage crises with simulation planning
- Amplify reach and ROI
- Prepare for media interviews
Are you fighting to effectively navigate in today’s fragmented media landscape? You’re not alone. The flurry of new channels, shuttered outlets, and the quick news cycle makes it more challenging than ever before to earn attention, maintain strategic media relationships, and land coverage for your brand.
Join your peers on May 21-23 at the PR Daily Conference, where we’ll work together to build better crisis communications, deliver on the metrics that matter to the C-suite, and develop genuine relationships with media gatekeepers like journalists and editors. In two different tracks – one solely dedicated to interactivity, hands-on experiences, and workshops, the other featuring practical and tactical sessions – you’ll have the opportunity to showcase and sharpen your pitching techniques, explore and experiment with new AI tools, and, most importantly: leave equipped with the strategies and skills you need to keep your public relations game strong.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with industry colleagues and cultivate new friendships at the inspiring Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., a landmark location of the nation’s capital for over 90 years. Our media mavens, PR execs, and instructors are standing by to help you how to elevate your career and become a partner to the C-suite.
Register Today to Secure your Spot! Don’t miss this opportunity to:
- Build buzz for your brand.
- Connect with fellow comms pros.
- Access exclusive lineups and resources.
- Stay ahead of the curve in today’s fast-paced media landscape.
SPEAKERS
INTERESTED IN SPEAKING?
Please reach out to Director of Event Programming
Alyssa Smith.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Master Crisis Comms: Defend your brand against the latest threats to their reputation with preparation: how to make the most out of social listening tools, build a crisis framework, and leverage data analytics to help you shape real-time narratives.
- Media Mastery Made Easy: Equip executives and spokespeople with essential skills for successful media interactions with practical techniques for message delivery, tough interviewers, and how to project confidence on camera.
- Future-Proof Your PR Power: Learn the ins and outs of business fluency that you need to effectively communicate PR's value to leadership, master negotiation strategies to advocate for increased budgets, and learn techniques to quantify and showcase your contributions to organizational success.
- Master the Pitch: Craft timely, can’t-miss pitches sure to stand out in any news hole—plus the storytelling techniques you need to know to engage diverse media outlets, from traditional press to TikTok and citizen journalists.
- Social Savvy Strategies: Transform a single story or interview into a comprehensive, multi-channel campaign that maximizes engagement and reach. Plus: long-tail visibility strategies for repurposing content into social media posts, blog articles, webinars, and more
- Narrative Prowess Perfected: Unlock the power of brand storytelling to create compelling media content that resonates, weaving your brand's values and mission into stories that captivate journalists and consumers alike.
- Metrics that Matter: Measure media impact with metrics that resonate with leadership, demonstrate the true value of your PR efforts, and telegraph success – whether it’s being in, or out of, the headlines.
- AI-Powered PR: Leverage AI for content creation, media monitoring, and data analysis to enhance efficiency and decision-making. Plus: ethical considerations and practical toolkits
- Champion Diversity in PR: Transform DE&I communications into impactful action by empowering diverse voices within your team.
PRICING
Join us for the PR Daily Conference:
| ADVANCED | EARLY BIRD | VIP | REGULAR RATE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conference All-Access Passincludes the Pre-Conference Workshops | ||||
| Standard | $3,199 | $3,299 | $3,399 | $3,499 |
| Nonprofit/Gov | $3,099 | $3,199 | $3,299 | $3,399 |
| Ragan Insider | $3,049 | $3,149 | $3,249 | $3,349 |
| Conference Registration - Individual | ||||
| Standard | $2,799 | $2,899 | $2,999 | $3,099 |
| Nonprofit/Gov/Edu | $2,699 | $2,799 | $2,899 | $2,999 |
| Ragan Insider | $2,649 | $2,749 | $2,849 | $2,949 |
| Conference Recording On Demand | ||||
| Includes pre-conference workshops and conference sessions | $1999 | $1999 | $1999 | $1999 |
For those who can’t attend the conference live, an on-demand option is available during the registration process.
Group Discounts
Would you and your team like to attend? Group pricing for 3 or more is available when going through the registration process!
RAGAN COUNCIL MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Membership includes free registration passes. Contact Shallon Blackburn for more information on becoming a member.
RAGAN INSIDER DISCOUNTS
Insiders save on all Ragan events. Not a Ragan Insider? You can become one during registration for this event!
The Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Ave NW,
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 347-3000
Visitor Info
Extend your stay in Washington, D.C. and explore all that our nation’s capital has to offer:
- 70+ museums
- 160+ monuments and memorials
- 25+ national parks
- 2,200+ restaurants
You can even contact your Representative in advance to set up a tour of the White House and Senate Buildings.
- PR Daily’s State of Media Relations Report
- Media Relations Secrets: How to Craft a Winning Pitch
- Tips for Getting Press Releases Seen
- The Art of Storytelling Guide
- Dictionary of Public Relations Measurement and Research
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Want to become a sponsor? Get in touch with our team to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
You can’t afford to miss this if you work in:
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Corporate Communication
- Brand Journalism
- Reputation Management
- Crisis Communications
- Issues Management
- Social Media
- Storytelling
- Writing and Editing
- Measurement and Evaluation
- Executive Communication
- Brand Management
GET RECOGNIZED!
Each registration comes with a personalized "PR Daily Conference" Certificate of Completion for attending.
WONDERING IF YOU SHOULD ATTEND?
Here’s what past attendees are saying about Ragan and PR Daily Events!
The conference is a highly informative event for PR pros looking to connect get first-hand insight on emerging trends impacting the profession.
Excellent content delivered in an accessible way in a friendly environment.
I came away from the conference with a lot of actionable ideas that I can put into practice almost immediately. It was also nice to hear perspectives from people in a variety of industries and backgrounds
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