The Akron Area Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) will examine how public relations helps organizations such as the American Red Cross serve the public at its meeting Thursday, February 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Martin Center, University of Akron.

The American Red Cross is one of the nation's most recognized and highly reputable brands. Michael Taylor, director of marketing and communications for the American Red Cross of Summit and Portage Counties, will address public relations and the organization during the program "The World's Most Well-Known Brand and How Public Relations Sells it."

Registration for this luncheon meeting is open. Cost is $25 for members and students; $30 for non members, late reservations and walk ins. To register contact Lianne Fowler at akronprsa@gmail.com, 330.780.5175, or visit the Akron Area Chapter's web site at www.akronprsa.org.

The Akron Area Chapter of PRSA is planning its 2010 YouToo Social Media Conference scheduled for Friday, April 16, 8 a.m. " 5 p.m. at Franklin Hall, Kent State University. This event will be co-hosted by the Akron Area PRSA and Kent State University PRSSA chapters. For more information visit www.akronprsa.org or email youtoosm@yahoo.com.

Akron Area PRSA is a professional public relations organization with approximately 120 members in corporate, professional, health care and non-profit fields located throughout Northeast Ohio. It is affiliated with the Public Relations Society of America, an international organization with more than 23,000 members.