Colorado PR Professionals to Gather for PR Insights 2025 Summit Focused on Disruption and Connection

Top communications professionals from across Colorado will gather in Denver on Friday, October 10 to learn and network at PR Insights 2025: Mastering Connection in the Age of Disruption. This communications summit, co-hosted by the Colorado and Pikes Peak Chapters of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), is open to all public relations, communications and marketing professionals. Registration is now open with early bird discounts available through October 3, 2025. The summit will take place at Strive Workspaces in Denver from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Samantha Coulter, president of the Colorado Chapter of PRSA, emphasized the importance of the event, stating that building and growing skills during times of change is critical to being a successful communicator. The local PRSA Chapters are collaborating to provide this opportunity to members and the broader community, reflecting the organization's commitment to professional development in a rapidly evolving industry landscape.

The summit features a comprehensive lineup of topics and presenters addressing current challenges in the communications field. Dr. Eric Goodman from Innovate AI Systems will present "Disrupted or Dominant? The PR Pro's Playbook for Thriving with AI," exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming public relations practices. Michelle Baum, Co-founder and COO of The Nova Method, will discuss "It's Not About You: Rewiring Your PR Strategy with an Audience-First Mindset," emphasizing the shift toward more targeted communication approaches.

Additional sessions include Elexis Schroder, founder and head of the Haus at SchroderHaus, presenting "Embrace the Future: Leveraging the Power of Influencer Engagement," and Susan M. Pahlau, Assistant Professor of Communication at Colorado Christian University, covering "Communicating to Connect." Crisis management will be addressed in "Commanding the Crisis: Strategy, Trust, and Action" by Natalie Sosa, Interim Director of Communications for El Paso County, and Amy Jo Fields, Marketing Communications Manager for El Paso County. Robert Austin from the Office of the Denver City Council will present "Plain Language: More Than Just Simple Words," while Natalie Henley, CEO & Owner of Volume Nine Digital Marketing, will conduct an SEO session.

Registration is available to both PRSA members and non-members through the official registration portal at https://prsaco.org/events. The PRSA Colorado and Pikes Peak Chapters represent professional communities devoted to empowering public relations and communications professionals by fostering growth and collaboration. The combined community consists of over 400 members across Colorado from diverse backgrounds including nonprofit, education, corporate communications, agencies, and independent practitioners. Additional information about the chapters can be found at https://prsappc.org/.