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PRSA-MD

Special Offer for Professional Portraits

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, what does your professional headshot say about you? Since your photo can be your avatar, accompany your profile, or appear in some wonderful journal, why not make it current and fabulous? PRSA-Maryland Chapter is proud to partner with Bob Stockfield Photography, LLC, during the 33rd Annual Chesapeake Conference June 17 at the Sheraton Hotel in Towson. Bob, who is also the official event photographer and sponsor, will offer formal and casual business portrait photography services at a greatly reduced fee during the conference. Portraits can be scheduled by appointment in advance, or walk-up times will be available throughout the day.

How does it work? Each photo session will last approximately 10-15 minutes. Bob will shoot several photos with professional studio lighting against a cloth backdrop. Or, split your session and take a few shots in natural light near the lobby. All photo files will be sent via e-mail.  To schedule your session in advance and save $10, contact Bob directly at 410-235-7007 or email. To receive the discount, payment must be rendered 24 hours before the conference. Or, come to the registration desk and sign up for your session the day of the conference.  Click here for more details.

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Panelists for Media Pitching Session

Liz Farmer, Reporter, The Daily Record, Larry Carney, Executive Producer, Online Content, WMAR TV, and Dan Collins, APR, professional writer and Senior Director of Media Relations, Mercy Medical Center will lead lively Media Pitching Best Practices and Worst Examples Roundtable at 3pm.  Here’s your opportunity to converse with members of the media about what makes pitches sizzle and what doesn’t. Hear some of the worst pitches ever made, and why they were so bad.

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Hardship Plan Offers Chesapeake Conference Registration Discounts

Our industry has been one of the hardest hit by the economy. While we believe the June 17 Chesapeake Conference is one of the best networking and educational opportunities out there for our members, we also realize the registration cost may be difficult for those affected by the economy. So if you’re currently out of work, apply for a special discounted registration (we’re only able to offer a limited number).  For details, contact the PRSA-Maryland office at 866-868-7772 or email.

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Best In Maryland Finalists Announced – Winners to be Announced at Lunch

PRSA-Maryland is proud to announce the finalists for the 2010 Best In Maryland Awards. Fifteen Maryland organizations will vie for the Best in Maryland awards and for the best of show award. Awards will be presented during the Chesapeake Conference luncheon. Each organization that submitted an entry received a free ticket to the luncheon per entry; all full-conference registrants also receive a ticket. Additional tickets can be purchased separately online. For more details, check out our blog. The luncheon begins with a keynote Lisa A. Shenkle, President of VERB! Communications, who will share the story of Sail Baltimore and how PR is instrumental in promoting a concept without a structure and how PR helps navigate political landmines and sensitivities to  achieve a mission of maintaining and improving international goodwill.

Finalists

·         Bright Idea

·         Anne Arundel Medical Center

·         Barb Clapp Advertising & Marketing, LLC

·         CareFirst Blue Cross BlueShield

·         Crosby Marketing

·         Devaney & Associates, Inc.

·         Himmelrich PR

·         idfive

·         IWIF Workers' Compensation Insurance

·         Maryland Lottery

·         Mayes Communications Inc. & Strategic Design Studio

·         Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems

·         Notre Dame Preparatory School

·         Sky Design LLC

·         Weber Shandwick

Congratulations to all!

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Who Will Be The New Professional of the Year?

One of the most exciting awards PRSA Maryland gives each year is the New Professional of the Year Award. This year we had a number of outstanding nominees but only one can collect the prize. The Award Committee is excited to make that announcement at the Best In Maryland Awards Luncheon during the Chesapeake Conference. Attend the conference (Awards Luncheon tickets can be purchased separately) to find out or watch for the Twitter announcement.

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Thank You, Conference Sponsors

PRSA-MD is grateful to the following organizations for helping to make the 2010 Chesapeake Conference possible:

·         Patron Sponsors: Profiles and IWIF Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

·         In-Kind Sponsors:  Miles Public Relations, Bob Stockfield Photography.

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Gene Bracken to be Named Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Charles Eugene “Gene” Bracken, Executive Director of Communications for the Greater Baltimore Committee, has been named PRSA-MD’s 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award winner. He will be honored during the Best in Maryland Awards ceremony during the luncheon at Thursday’s Chesapeake Conference. Do you know Gene, and want to be there when he is presented with his award? Register today!

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Industry

Devaney & Associates Wins Gold ADDY

Devaney & Associates recently won a Gold ADDY from the American Advertising Federation of Baltimore for its sales promotion of CODENAME.Mike, a rock band on the rise. Band members include former members of The Kings Royal (Benny Marchant), Pearl Jam (Dave Krusen), Annie Lennox and Vertical Horizon (Sean Hurley), and Blind Melon (Christopher Thorn).

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