http://www.valleyprblog.com A (dry heated) group blog from Phoenix, Arizona on public relations, marketing and social media Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:14:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_4044" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Jason Baer's biz card is always the easiest to find because it's metal"][/caption] Blogger Chris Brogan talks about three levels of business card collecting and networking. The first level is personal, where you forge a bond with the person.   The second level is business, where you hope ... http://www.valleyprblog.com/pr-best-practices/how-do-you-handle-business-cards-and-networking/ [caption id="attachment_4035" align="alignright" width="270" caption="Jessica Hansen, IABC Phoenix President and Abbie Fink, PRSA Phoenix President"][/caption] VALLEY COMMUNICATORS UNITE TO DONATE URGENTLY NEEDED ITEMS TO HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS More than 80 volunteers from IABC Phoenix and Phoenix PRSA collected and assembled 455 hygiene kits; raised over $575 to help those in need In ... http://www.valleyprblog.com/hype/iabc-prsa-unite-to-help-haiti/ The Phoenix Business Journal is reporting this afternoon that The Tribune has laid off "several dozen" following yesterday's court decision in favor of the sale of the newspaper and related holdings to 1013 Communications LLC, an affiliate of Thirteenth Street Media, whose president is Randy Miller. While no names were mentioned ... http://www.valleyprblog.com/media/cuts-reported-at-tribune-following-court-decision/ 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 ... http://www.valleyprblog.com/professional-development/state-of-public-relations-panel-march-24/ Drew Kerr writes an interesting post on "How to save yourself from the quicksand of getting approvals," and his tips include considering not writing a release for topics such as joint ventures, avoiding third-party quotes, and assigning deadlines.  The kneejerk reaction to write a press release about anything that moves is ... http://www.valleyprblog.com/pr-best-practices/if-you-want-a-quick-approval-process-dont-work-for-a-public-company/ 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 ... http://www.valleyprblog.com/marketing/ama-march-luncheon-to-focus-on-innovation-vs-roi/ Gilbert-based InfusionSoft is in the market for a copywriter. The job description says the ideal candidate will "write copy that attracts and builds our prospect and customer database, and by creating copy that helps small business owners get on the path to doubling their sales." Responsibilities include: Creating copy for a ... http://www.valleyprblog.com/jobs/infusionsoft-hiring-copywriter/ As I write this post, the haunting lyrics from a Pink Floyd song are ringing in my head, “Your lips are movin, but I can’t hear what you’re sayin.” Unfortunately, the reporters that we listen to on a daily basis are moving their lips and I can hear what they are ... http://www.valleyprblog.com/uncategorized/comfortably-numb/ 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 ... http://www.valleyprblog.com/professional-development/march-iabc-luncheon-on-surviving-in-today%e2%80%99s-marketplace/ 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?   ... http://www.valleyprblog.com/professional-development/are-you-a-closet-introvert/