Pando PR Tips No. 73

Education Award and Conference Submissions

The Readers' Choice Awards 2026 — Entry Deadline is May 1
​Presented by SmartBrief on EdTech, these awards celebrate the companies and products making a lasting impact on the education industry. Through innovative solutions, the latest technology or pioneering problem-solving, SmartBrief wants to recognize those who are changing the education landscape for the better. Entry fee is $625.

OLC Accelerate 2026 — Proposals due May 20 ​
​Online Learning Consortium invites you to share the research, the frameworks, and the stories that will define the next decade.

Resources

Muckrack's The State of Journalism 2026
​Based on responses from working journalists around the world, this year’s report explores how the profession is evolving across AI adoption, social media habits, newsroom stability, workloads, compensation, and relationships with PR professionals.

What Ed‑Tech Vendors Need to Know About AI in K–12 Right Now
​Project Tomorrow's report shares market insights, opportunities, and takeaways about AI in K-12 Education.

Sponsorship Opportunity

2026 CODiE Awards Sponsorship Opportunities
​Sponsors can choose to support a specific category or the program as a whole.

Upcoming Conferences

PR Daily Conference — June 3-5: New York City
​At this conference you'll walk away with the insights, tools, and confidence to measure what truly matters, prove PR’s business impact and connect your work to revenue goals.

ISTE+ASCD 2026 — June 28-July 1: Orlando
​ISTELive and ASCD's Annual Conference have combined their events into one large conference for educators focused on innovative teaching, leadership, and learning. This is THE conference for EdTech and education companies to be present so plan your strategy now.

Higher Ed PodCon — July 16-17: Chicago
​Join podcasters, producers, and storytellers for two days of inspiration to improve your podcasting effort and find opportunities to expand. Discover new ideas, connect with peers, and celebrate the best in higher ed podcasting.

Upcoming Event

Joni Sweet's The Pitch Fix Live: April 9 - 1pm ET
​Register for this 75-minute journalist-led workshop where you’ll test, refine, and perfect your media pitch with real-time feedback. You'll also connect with a supportive group of peers. Cost is $189.

Upcoming News and Social Pegs

My Latest LinkedIn Article

PR, Lead Gen, and the Age of AI Search

As AI search becomes the primary method potential buyers use to find answers and solutions, PR is becoming a critical activity for B2B companies to influence those buyers. In contrast to consumer buyers, business buyers seek different kinds of information when weighing one product or service over an

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