Membership

Nearly 300 of the Philadelphia metropolitan area’s top PR industry movers and shakers are PPRA members – a distinguished network of communications professionals available exclusively to those who join. 

We help practitioners of all levels advance their careers by providing access to growth opportunities and professional development resources. We celebrate and spotlight our members at every stage of their careers. We connect our talented pool of PR pros with members of the media, with businesses, and with each other. We are homegrown—a highly engaged, connected community that knows the Philadelphia market better than anyone else. We give back to—and take great pride in—the region that we serve.

Membership Benefits

A PPRA membership guarantees access to:

• Members-only events and discounted rates for high-quality educational programs and media panels. From Careers 101 to our new Master Series, our programs are designed to enhance the skills of practitioners of all experience levels. Stay on top of the latest industry trends and gain valuable face time with media professionals and newsmakers from Philadelphia and beyond.

• Networking opportunities with Philadelphia’s community of PR pros. Get to know other members from diverse cross-sections of the industry. 

• Corporate discounts with Lenovo, InterCall, Office Depot, Avis, Budget, and TSYS Merchant Solutions that enable you to do your job better.

• Keeping up with the comings and goings of the profession with exclusive access to our members-only e-newsletter, PResence, delivered to your inbox monthly.

• A complete Philadelphia Membership & Media Directory. A valuable resource, this members-only directory puts more than 400 media contacts and public relations professionals at your fingertips and online. Conversely, your name and information is also put in the hands of the top news producers and reporters in the market.

• A free subscription to Philly Ad News, to stay on top of the latest trends and updates in the advertising and marketing sector.

• The unique opportunity to expand your career or to support someone else’s by participating in PPRA’s Mentorship Program.

• Giving back to the community in a meaningful way through PPRA’s Philly PRoactive program.

Prorated Memberships Available

Members who join in January 1 – April 30 will have dues prorated by 50% during their second year of membership.  Dues must be paid in full for the first year of membership.

Members who join in May 1 – August 31 will have their membership extended through August 31 of the following year.

Tier 3 Members

“For me PPRA means friendship, assistance, learning, fun and pride in my profession and the wonderful people who make it work. The great thing about PPRA is the generous egalitarian spirit of its members. Everyone is forthcoming, friendly and ready to help everyone else. This has made a world of difference in my career but, more importantly, it has enriched my life and inspired me to do good.”

Dan Cirucci, PPRA Hall of Fame 2003, PPRA Past President 2001 – 2002