Valley PR Blog

PRSA March Media Breakfast

By Charlotte Shaff on March 17th, 2010 In Pitching, Professional Development

Mark your calendars! The west side of the Valley will get some love and attention this March at the next Phoenix PRSA Media Breakfast. The focus is on West Valley Media.
Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Location: AAA Call Center Café Room, located at 5353 W Bell Road in Glendale
Details: The PRSA [...]

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PRSA’s Luncheon at Night with the Phoenix Suns

By Charlotte Shaff on March 16th, 2010 In Professional Development

Back by popular demand for the second year in a row, the entire communications team from the Phoenix Suns – and perhaps some special guests since Steve Kerr himself dropped in last year – will be opening its doors to Phoenix PRSA members and guests for dinner, networking, and an extensive panel discussion.
Please join us [...]

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State of Public Relations Panel – March 24

By Charlotte Shaff on March 10th, 2010 In Professional Development

The Public Relations Society of America Phoenix Chapter presents the much awaited “State of Public Relations Panel” on March 24th at the University Club. Representatives from Corporate, Non-Profit, Government, Agency and Independent practice ensure a balanced and lively dialogue.
Our panelists will be discussing timely and topical developments in the profession, and where public relations [...]

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AMA March luncheon to focus on innovation vs ROI

By Len Gutman on March 10th, 2010 In Marketing, Professional Development

There is a great program on tap for the March AMA luncheon on March 24. The focus will be balancing innovation with return on investment. Here’s how AMA describes it:
With constant advances in technology, marketing professionals now have some of the most powerful tools imaginable to influence key targets. While some of these tools certainly [...]

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March IABC luncheon on surviving in today’s marketplace

By Len Gutman on March 8th, 2010 In Professional Development

Are you out there on your own…or maybe thinking about it?  Then the March IABC luncheon is a must-attend event for you.  Two independent communicators, Danielle Sittu, ABC and Tony Felice, provide valuable tips for succeeding–even in today’s dicey economy.  They’ll offer their real-life perspectives on:

Establishing a unique brand for your business
Packaging your services so [...]

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Are you a closet introvert?

By Linda VandeVrede on March 5th, 2010 In Professional Development

One of my favorite blogs, www.repmanblog.com, posted recently about “introverts making a go of it in professions dominated by extroverts.”  Blogger Steve Cody admits that he has taken improvisation and stand-up comedy to get over his innate shyness.
How many of us in public relations are actually introverts and not extroverts?   In her post this winter [...]

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