PRSA MD WebNotes
Issue #399
December 15, 2009
Spotlight
PR
Annual Planning: New Thoughts, Tips & Tactics
Join Frank
Strong, Public Relations Director at Vocus,
for a jam-packed 360 view of PR annual planning. Hear about the tactics
that other PR colleagues nationwide are using via the results of Vocus'
survey PR
Planning 2010 Survey Results, as well as the new take on PR
planning that Frank offers in his whitepaper Meeting
Change: Public Relations Planning in 2010, Preparations for the Unknown
Unknowns. Plus, bring your plan or ideas with you to bounce
them off Frank and some of Maryland's APRs.
Frank Strong, director of public relations, Vocus & PRWeb, leads the company's global PR efforts for markets across North America and Europe including social media. Prior to Vocus, Strong worked as director, Marketing Communications for B2B software maker Managed Objects where he enhanced the company's profile by more than quadrupling the company's press coverage and launching new communications initiatives such a corporate blog. Read more on his website and follow him on Twitter @Vocus and Facebook.
Thanks to University of Baltimore's School of Communications Design, our event co-sponsor.
Date/Time:
Thursday,
January 21, 2010; Registration opens 8:30am, Program 9-10am
Place:
University of Baltimore, Liberal Arts & Policy Bldg., Room 308,
10 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201.
Fees:
PRSA Member: $20 by 1/18/10, $35 after;
Nonmember: $35 by 1/18/10, $50 after;
PRSSA Member: $10; Students (Non-PRSSA): $20
Click
here
to Register now!
PRSA-MD
Farewell
from Our 2009 President, Erika Murray
APR Prep Classes Coming in 2010
PRSA-MD Invites You to Offer Input & Get More
Involved
What's New on PRSA-MD's Social Networking Pages
PRSA
Hardship
Plan and Section Memberships Discounts Still Available
Upcoming PRSA National Teleseminars
Industry
2010
PR Grants Available for Nonprofit Organizations
IMRE Establishes North Carolina Presence, Expands Relationship
with John Deere
PRSA-MD
Dear
PRSA MD Family,
They say that all good things must come to an end. Personally for me,
this saying is actually ringing true. Being president of PRSA MD for
the past two years has definitely been a good thing. The people I've
met, the friendships formed and the relationships that I've strengthened
are experiences I wouldn't give back. And I definitely feel good about
passing the torch knowing that the chapter is poised for even greater
success next year. But since the year isn't over just yet, I am honored
to thank each and every one of you, one last time as president, for
your encouragement and support, because it truly has made a difference.
And I am equally honored to wish each and every one of you a fabulous
holiday season and another memorable new year.
Happy
holidays & happy communicating,
Erika Murray
2008-2009 President
APR
Prep Classes Coming in 2010
PRSA-MD will offer classes starting in January for members interested
in obtaining their accreditation in public relations (APR). The classes
will address the APR process, test-taking techniques and portfolio tips.
Please e-mail Tracy Imm if
you're interested in joining the class.
PRSA-MD
Invites You to Offer Input & Get More Involved
With the coming of a new year, a new Chapter president and a new slate
of Board members, we invite you to share any new ideas you might have
regarding PRSA. Got any monthly programs or Chesapeake Conference breakout
sessions you'd like to see? How about our Web site, social networking
sites, or eNewsletter--any ideas for improvement? We welcome any feedback
you might have. After all, we're here to serve you! Contact PRSA-MD's
2010 President Laura LaChapelle, APR, by email.
Also, please contact Laura if you'd like to help chair a committee or help out in any way. Volunteering is a great way to get involved and build your network!
What's
New on PRSA-MD's Social Networking Pages
Did you know that PRSA-MD posts regular news and hosts discussions on
its LinkedIn
group? Recent discussions include one on PR grants for nonprofits while
news posted includes info on a free webinar on "How Generation Y and
Seasoned Pros Can Navigate the Social Media Highway Together." If you're
following our Twitter feed,
you have received a link for how to prepare subject matter experts for
new media interviews. There's more on Facebook
too.
It's easy to join our groups and follow @prsa_md on Twitter. If you're on Twitter, follow us and we'll follow back.
PRSA
Hardship
Plan and Section Memberships Discounts Still Available
PRSA continues to offer a financial hardship plan, allowing eligible
participants a $110 discount off the $225 membership fee. For more information
or an application, contact Member Services (email)
at 212-460-1400.
In addition, PRSA is still offering the following Section membership discounts through December: $20 off the current dues for members who join a PRSA specialty Section, as well as a FREE Section membership (a $60 savings) for new members who join PRSA National. Promo Code:FREESEC09.
Upcoming
PRSA National Teleseminars
Below are some of the upcoming teleseminars
sponsored by PRSA. Click here
for more details & registration
Uncovering your Strengths: How Corporate Communicators Can Use Strength-based Leadership for Competitive Advantage - Wednesday, January 20, 2-3pm.
Conquering the 24-Second News Cycle: Working at the Speed of "New" Media - Thursday, January 14, 11am-12pm.
Industry
2010
PR Grants Available for Nonprofit Organizations
The online media monitoring service CyberAlert, Inc. will award 15 public
relations grants to nonprofit, educational and charitable organizations
in the U.S. and Canada next year. Each grant consists of one full year
of free news monitoring/press clipping services, ranging in value from
$3,000 to $4,500. Applications are due December 31. Visit their website
to apply, or contact Kristin O'Connor at
800-461-7353.
IMRE
Establishes North Carolina Presence, Expands Relationship with John
Deere
IMRE has announced the addition of two Raleigh-based industry veterans--McGavock
Edwards, APR, and Tracy Lathan, APR--to its Home & Building team.
The new hires will give the agency a presence in North Carolina and
help it expand its agency-of-record relationship with John Deere.
PRSA MD
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