The PR Net is the premier global network for marketing and communications professionals.
It is a modern take on the classic networking club and an "industry insider favorite" for executives looking for a central platform for industry intelligence and connections.
Founded by industry veteran Lisa Kay Smith in 2015, The PR Net consists of editorial content, a program of highly sought-after digital and in-person member events, a private Slack forum, plus various awards programs and initiatives, and an annual summit.
The PR Net has established chapters in seven cities including:
- New York
- Los Angeles
- London
- Chicago
- Miami
- San Francisco
- Toronto
And has members globally, as far reaching as Milan, Dubai, Sydney, Mexico City, and beyond.
Members have access to a number of resources ranging from networking, learning opportunities, and editorial support. Membership offerings include:
- Coverage of client/agency/brand news on our website and weekly newsletter
- Invitations to our digital event series where expert speakers inform on the latest marcomms topics
- Invitations to our in-person events, with networking and venue discovery benefits
- A community Slack channel with engaged users across our chapter cities
- Collaboration opportunities with our editorial features and digital and in-person programming
- Ability to post special offers from brands to our members
- Social media coverage opportunities
- Unlimited jobs postings
- Access to and publishing in company/contact and venue directory
- Complimentary VIP access to major art fairs, film screenings and other cultural events
Additional Programs
Separate from membership, The PR Net organizes a variety of industry awards and initiatives including:
ANNUAL AWARD PROGRAMS
- The PR Net 100 - celebrates the top 100 PR agencies
- Marcomms' Most Influential - recognizes top marketers and communicators
- Next Gen - celebrates excellence in PR agencies operating for up to and including eight years, and emerging industry executives
BIPOC Mentorship Program
A marcomms industry mentorship and career development program pairing BIPOC industry founders and senior executives with BIPOC students and recent graduates for 1:1 mentoring.
ANNUAL SUMMIT
The PR Net Future Focus Conference is an annual one-day conference celebrating innovative ideas in the marcomms field and bringing together top
global industry players to explore nascent trends across media, marketing, and communications, with a speaker lineup consisting of visionaries from
business, publishing, technology, events, and social media.
