PRSA
MD WebNotes
Issue #392
July 21, 2009
Spotlight
This
Friday, July 24 is the Final Deadline for Best in Maryland Submissions.
Yes, THIS Friday!
Be sure to enter your submission(s) by Friday to be considered the Best
in Maryland, which is Maryland's premier public relations award. For
more information and to download an entry form, visit http://prsamd.org/awards/best_in_maryland.html
today.
Distinctive Award Entries Also Due July 24...
- The
Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual
whose professional accomplishments and contributions to the profession
stand out as shining examples of best practices in PR.
- The New Professional of the Year Award honors an outstanding new professional who has worked in the PR industry for less than three years, yet demonstrates exceptional talent and skill.
PRSA-MD
Summer Social Series
Register Now for the 32nd Annual PRSA-MD Chesapeake
Conference
Call for Lifetime Achievement & New Professional
Award Nominations
Be a Part of the Discussion on Our Social Networking
Pages
Bye, Bye until September!
PRSA
Want to Get Your APR? Check Out PRSA's Accreditation
Resources
Web-based Training Opportunities
Update Your Member Profile and You Could Be a Winner
Industry
Warschawski Named Among Top 20 "Best Agencies to Work
For."
Harrison Communications Retained by CRF and Berman
McAleer
PRSA-MD
Summer
Social Series
Whether you're hardly working or hard at work, the one thing you should
be doing is NETWORKING. Come hang out with PR colleagues at PRSA-MD's
informal happy hours in July and August, hosted by PRSA-MD President
Erika Murray. It's a chance to unwind, meet new colleagues and reconnect
with old ones. The price? There's no entrance fee … you pay just for
what you consume. Details are below:
What: PRSA-MD July Summer Social
When: Thursday, July 30
Where: Sullivan's Steakhouse, One East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
What: PRSA-MD August Summer Social
When: Thursday, August 20
Where: Brewer's Art, 1106 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201,
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Let us know if you'll be joining us by RSVPing. Have questions? E-mail Erika Murray.
Register
Now for the 32nd Annual PRSA-MD Chesapeake Conference
Tuesday, October 6, 2009, Towson Sheraton Hotel
This year's Annual Chesapeake Conference promises to be informative,
compelling and stimulating. We've added new session topics that stay
true to traditional PR, as well as more sessions on social media. That's
why this year's conference is aptly themed "Back to PR Basics with a
Twist: Evolving Your Relationships for the Future," The conference will
be held October 6 at the Sheraton Hotel in Towson.
The conference boasts an exciting lineup of educational sessions and expert speakers designed to sharpen your skills and lead you to the cutting edge of PR with confidence. What's more, you can earn one CEU point towards your APR continuing education. Not accredited yet? Learn more in our session on Steps to Accreditation. Take a peek at what's on tap for this year's conference:
- Hands-on Twitter session by Jeff Davis of SawMill Marketing
- Crisis Communication in a Social Media World by Bill Atkinson of Weber Shandwick
- How to Compete and Win as a Sole Practitioner by David Harrison of Harrison Communications
- How to Build Brand Clarity Utilizing the New Social Media Tools by David Warschawski of Warschawski
This year's conference is a must-attend event. Registration is now open - click here. Don't wait, register today!
Call
for Lifetime Achievement & New Professional Award Nominations
Each year PRSA MD awards two Distinctive
Awards honoring the achievements of PR professionals. This year
we'll honor two individuals at our Best In Maryland Awards Luncheon
on October 6. Now's your opportunity to nominate the best seasoned and
top new professional. But get your nominations in by Friday, July 24.
Forms available on the website.
- Lifetime
Achievement Award
- Nominate
a public relations professional, and PRSA-MD member, who had more
than 15 years of experience. The award recognizes a history of participation
in PRSA or other organizations dedicated to advancement of the communications
profession; effective counsel to clients and employers; and conduct
consistent with the PRSA Code of Ethics. Recipients shall have contributed
greatly to the practice of public relations in Maryland and shall
have been active PRSA - Maryland Chapter members for five or more
years though need not be members at the time of nomination. The winner
receives special recognition at the Best in Maryland Awards, and the
distinction of recognition for his/her accomplishments. See past winners
here.
- New Professional of the Year - Nominate an outstanding new professional (less than three years in the field) for this award, demonstrate an understanding of the principles of public relations; effectively support his/her clients' or company's communications objectives; demonstrate ethical behavior in accordance with the PRSA Code of Ethics; exhibit conduct consistent with the highest standards of professionalism when dealing with clients and colleagues at all levels of their organization. The winner receives special recognition at our Best in Maryland Award, not to mention bragging rights, and an impressive resume tidbit. See past winners here.
For more
information on the Lifetime Achievement award and New Professional,
visit the Benefits of
PRSA MD Awards page.
Back to Top
Be
a Part of the Discussion on Our Social Networking Pages
See our current discussions about the Chesapeake
Conference, Best in Maryland awards, and APR preparation on PRSA-MD's
LinkedIn page. Also, be sure to check out our Facebook
page and Twitter feed @PRSA_MD.
Bye,
Bye until September!
Please note that, per tradition, WebNotes will be on hiatus during the
month of August, so this is the last issue until fall. Enjoy your summer,
and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events, and/or hearing
from you on our various social media outlets (FaceBook, LinkedIN, and
Twitter). Be sure to submit your Best in Maryland award entry by Friday,
and register today for the Chesapeake Conference!
PRSA
Want to Get Your APR? Check Out PRSA's Accreditation Resources
PRSA to Host APR Boot Camp in August - In conjunction with the New Jersey and New York Chapters, PRSA presents "APR Boot Camp," a four-day intensive training seminar for Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) candidates. APR candidates will advance through the Readiness Review and take the computer-based Accreditation Examination. This seminar is designed to provide a setting that will meet the needs of busy professionals whose schedules do not permit extensive preparation time.
Wednesday, Aug. 26 (Day 1) - Readiness Review Preparation
Thursday, Aug. 27 (Day 2) and Friday, Aug. 27 (Day 3) - Computer-Based Examination Preparation
Saturday, Aug. 29 (Day 4) - Accreditation Examination
Visit PRSA.org APR Boot Camp for more details on hours, instructors and related fees.
Use Facebook to Your Advantage and Find out More about Accreditation - The Universal Accreditation Board (UAB) has an Accredited in Public Relations (APR) Interest Group on Facebook, a great place to pose questions pertaining to accreditation. The group is open to those with the APR designation, APR candidates, and anyone interested in learning more about accreditation.
If you have questions about accreditation, contact Kathy Mulvihill.
Web-based Training Opportunities
- FREE
Webinar on SEO Tactics - Top 10 Search Engine Optimization
Tactics for Public Relations Pros, Tuesday, July 28, 3-4 pm. Click
here
for more details.
- On-Demand
Teleseminars Give You Access to Past Events - You can now
register for many 2009 PRSA teleseminars after the live date has passed.
Check the wide range of topics on the PRSA Calender
of Events (select the View
On Demand tab) and gain access to great content, expert speakers
and solutions that can improve, extend and increase your communications
efforts. Maintain your competitive edge and take advantage of PRSA's
discounts on teleseminars. Click here for the Coupon
and learn how you can save $75 on PRSA National teleseminars.
- PR QuickStart: Free Web-based Training - PRSA offers PR QuickStart, a free Web-based training program developed by the Council of Public Relations Firms and PRSA Counselors Academy. PR QuickStart provides a basic overview of public relations and the public relations agency business. It is designed for those new to the public relations field and is a useful refresher for veteran practitioners.
Update
Your Member Profile and You Could Be a Winner
Each month through SEPTEMBER, PRSA will randomly select five members
who update their demographics information to receive gifts, including
a $100 Amazon gift card and items from the PRSA Store. You could be
a winner! Update your demographics information on MemberNet
today. If you are renewing your membership by mail or fax, you also
can update your demographics on the back of the dues invoice.
Industry
Warschawski
Named Among Top 20 "Best Agencies to Work For" in U.S. for Eighth Consecutive
Year
Warschawski has been selected as one of the top 20 "Best Agencies to
Work For" in the country by The Holmes Report. Warschawski was ranked
the sixth best boutique agency to work for in the country and the 18th
best agency overall. This marks the eighth consecutive year that Warschawski
has ranked among the top 20 best agencies and the top 10 best boutique
agencies. Warschawski was the only Maryland-based firm to receive the
award.
Harrison
Communications Retained by CRF and Berman McAleer
Harrison Communications announced that it has
been retained by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF), as well
as Berman McAleer, one of the Baltimore region's largest financial planning
firms. Harrison Communications will manage press relations for CRF in
connection with the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics Conference,
the largest global forum for interventional cardiology. For Berman McAleer,
it will develop a marketing and media relations campaign to provide
greater visibility for the firm's specialties and professionals.
PRSA MD
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