We regularly update our ProfNet Connect calendar to include upcoming events we think will be of interest to PR and media professionals. Following is a summary of the events taking place over the next week:
ATLANTA: The Georgia chapter of the PRSA is hosting a seminar, “We're Pinning! Harnessing the Power of Pinterest in PR," June 13, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Danica Kombol, managing director at Everywhere, will discuss how Pinterest can apply to your company or client's brand, and how to harness the power of the social platform. Details
CHICAGO: Social Media Club Chicago presents "Transparency in Social Media: What You Need To Know," June 7, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Panelists from Cmp.ly, BrandProtect, Digital Health Group Edelman and Ragan.com will discuss the challenges of regulations and disclosure. Details
COLUMBUS, OHIO: PRSA is hosting its 2012 Travel & Tourism Conference, June 3-6. Speakers include Jayne Clark, travel writer for USA Today; Josh Ozersky, food writer for Time magazine; and Jack Hanna, director emeritus, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Details
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.: PRPLI is hosting “Public Relations Boot Camp: Pitching to Niche Media/Catching Great Images,” June 12, from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The event will feature four workshops: “Engaging Hispanic Media,” “Pitching Niche Publications,” “Creating a High-Quality Video on a Low Budget” and “Photography Tips for PR Professionals.” Details
NEW YORK: PCNY is hosting a luncheon, "Goin' Mobile," June 5, from noon to 2 p.m., in New York. Panelists include journalists from Advertising Age, BusinessInsider, GigaOM, TechCrunch and The New York Times. Details
NEW YORK: Social Media Club is hosting a meeting, "Curation and Social Media," June 12, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Curators, editors, and marketers will discuss how to cut, save, package and share what you know to build a personal or corporate brand. Details
PORTSMOUTH, N.H.: Social Media Club New Hampshire presents "Everything You Need to Know About Pinterest," June 5, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The discussion will be led by Melanie Burger, who coordinates all the social media for Beyond Indigo Pets. Burger will show you how to boost your business and drive more traffic to your website by using Pinterest. Details
SEATTLE: NIRI is hosting its 2012 Annual Conference, June 3-6. Join your peers for education and networking at the world's largest gathering of IR professionals. Details
To view all upcoming events on our calendar, go to our home page and scroll down to the Upcoming Events tab on the right. And if you’ve got a PR/media-related event (such as an IABC meeting, PRSA luncheon, etc.), please send the details to us by email, and we’ll do our best to get it listed.
