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Register Now for the Annual Media Panel: The Pitch Tank Corporate Edition
When: Thursday, August 10, 2017
Time: 11:30 am Registration, Noon - 1:15 pm Lunch & Program
Where: Maggiano's Buckhead
Panel:
- Matt Kempner, Business Columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Sam Whitehead, Reporter, GPB
- Steve Fennessy, Editor-In-Chief, Atlanta Magazine
- Kimberley Kennedy, Host, Atlanta Plugged In, WGCL-TV
Moderator: Mike Neumeier, APR, Principal, Arketi Group
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After last year’s new format for PR pros to “live pitch” some of the city’s leading journalists, we couldn’t resist the sequel, and we’ve invited a wide array of press that means business. Join editors and reporters from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Magazine, CBS Atlanta and GPB to hear what stories they most desire and the best ways to reach them. Then, intrepid practitioners from all walks of our profession will take turns pitching the next great story or segment, and you’ll get the chance to submit your ideas to the panel too. You’ll walk away with insights and ideas on how to better structure and deliver you next story angle in this highly interactive session!
Register Now for the August Pre-Luncheon Seminar: Innovations in Media Training - 90 Minutes to Better Message Delivery
When: Thursday, August 10, 2017
Time: 9:15 am - Registration, 9:30 - 11:00 am - Seminar
Where: Maggiano's Buckhead
Presenter: Debbie Wetherhead, Lecturer, Kennesaw State University and President, Wetherhead Communications
Spokespeople -- and the PR pros who coach them – must thoroughly prepare to appear confident and credible in news stories and segments. Behind the scenes, those of us in communications know that before you put executives in front of a camera or behind the podium with media or influencers, you must set an agenda and develop key messages, to determine what to say and how to say it. This program focuses on interview delivery and control techniques, do’s and don'ts, ways to enhance speaker presence and how to build relationships while managing the media.
In 90 minutes together, you’ll learn strategies and techniques that enable a spokesperson to:
- Become a more effective communicator
- Take control of the interview process
- Sell and differentiate their offering or position
- Garner more and better media placements
BONUS: Registered participants will leave with a workbook to help coach their constituents.
Join PRSA Now and Receive FREE Membership to a Professional Interest Section
Not all PR is the same. While there are some challenges that are universal to all PR and communications professionals, it is those hurdles that are unique to your industry that can be the hardest to overcome.
With this in mind, PRSA has created 14 professional interest groups, known as Sections. These groups help members connect on a deeper level with those in their industry. Through in-person events, webinars and an online community, Section members are able to ask questions, request sample documents and get feedback for projects that they’re working on.
For a limited time, you can join PRSA for $320 and you will receive a membership to a Professional Interest Section* for free — just use the promo code SUMMER17.
Each Section provides members:
- Section newsletter
- Professional development opportunities
- Networking opportunities online and at select events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Discounts to Section sponsored events (when applicable)
Become a PRSA member today to start taking advantage of your PRSA benefits, including a members-only app, a members-only online community, a daily enewsletter featuring breaking industry headlines, a library of informative webinars, networking tools and many other resources.
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Do you know a PRSA Georgia member who has had a remarkable public relations career of more than 20 years and has been an outstanding member of the Georgia Chapter and community? If so, now is the time to nominate him or her for The Order of the Phoenix, a program honoring long-practicing public relations professionals for exemplary careers and dedication to the Chapter. Nominations close at 5:00 pm on Monday, July 31, 2017.
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