Meeting/Event Information
PRSA Quarterly Luncheon - The Ethics of Influencers
September 17, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Join us for our PRSA Iowa quarterly luncheon as we dive into the ethics of influencers. Our panelists will take a deep dive into the current state of the influencer marketplace, what ethical considerations are driving both influencers and organizations, and how both sides of the influencer marketing equation can protect themselves while effectively connecting with audiences.
Panelists include:
- Dr. Ryan Stoldt, Associate Professor & Director of Graduate Studies, School of Journalism & Mass Communication, Drake University, and author of “The Ethics of Authenticity: Social Media Influencers and the Production of Sponsored Content”, Journal of Media Ethics
- Emily Steele, CEO and cofounder of Hummingbirds, a female-founded startup that connects hyperlocal content creators with brands
- Carlie Tovrea, Assistant General Counsel, Hy-Vee, Inc.
Tickets
$35.00 Member Ticket
$45.00 Non-member ticket
$10.00 Member virtual ticket
$15.00 Non-member virtual ticket
$20.00 Student ticket
$0.00 Student virtual ticket
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