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ChatGPT is a powerful language model developed by OpenAI that can quickly generate text based on input provided by a user. This technology has the potential to greatly impact the field of professional writers and communications professionals in several ways. It can be used as a tool for generating text with lightning speed and efficiency. Writers can input a prompt or outline, and ChatGPT can produce a coherent piece of writing in a matter of seconds. This Read more…

“February, when the days of winter seem endless and no amount of wistful recollecting can bring back any air of summer.” — Shirley Jackson I am not very good at winter. I grew up in a tropical climate, where temperatures didn’t vary by more than five or six degrees all year. For the most part, I enjoy getting to experience seasonal change here in Wichita, but I have to say this winter nonsense is getting Read more…

It’s hard to believe a new year is upon us already since 2022 was a whirlwind of activity after two uncommonly long and slow pandemic years. Communicators have been at the forefront throughout, so I am sure many of you are as exhausted as I am with the constant pivoting and endless virtual meetings. Let’s hope that 2023 will be a year of calm and rejuvenation for our illustrious membership. You are all inspiring and Read more…

Are you interested in taking a more active role in WPC and helping to promote our public presence? Throw your name in the ring for social media chair. We’re thrilled that Vanessa Whiteside’s writing career has blossomed, even though working on book number two means she will not be able to continue on as social media chair in 2023. She has done an exceptional job keeping WPC active and visible on all social media platforms. Read more…

Happy Holidays! This year has been extremely successful for Wichita Professional Communicators. We’ve continued to grow our membership and have had some great programming — including a complete sellout for our Wichita By E.B. program earlier this year! Thank you all for your continued support of WPC. Your attendance at luncheons and the annual mixer, along with your memberships, help support communication scholarships for our future communication professionals. I’ve really enjoyed serving as president of Read more…

It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. This year has been a year of growth not only for me, but for Wichita Professional Communicators. I’m proud of the hard work our board has put in to think outside the box and try new things. When you surround yourself with upwardly mobile people who aren’t afraid to push the envelope a little bit, good things happen. Like that one time we totally PACKED Read more…

Our 2023 WPC board features some familiar faces. We are excited to announce the slate of nominees for next year’s board, which members will vote on during our November meeting. Naomi Shapiro, president: Naomi is a communications specialist for the City of Wichita- Government Division of Arts and Cultural Services, providing support CityArts, Mid-America All-Indian Museum, Old Cowtown Museum and The Arts Council. She is also a member of the city’s core communications team and recently launched forum.wichita.gov, the city’s new public Read more…