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 or so:
BOSTON: PRSA presents "Writing That Sells -- Products, Services and Ideas," Friday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Metro Meeting Centers Boston. Ann Wylie, president of Wylie Communications, will share useful tactics that will help you develop distinctive content that reaches and appeals to your target audience. Details
CHICAGO: IABC is hosting its 2012 World Conference, June 24-27 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers. Offered in seven professional development tracks, sessions provide state-of-the art research and discussion-based workshops. You will leave with new ideas and insights from keynote addresses, vast resources from innovative programs and systems, and strong connections from our popular networking opportunities. Details
JACKSONVILLE, FLA.: Social Media Club Jacksonville presents "Businesses and Bloggers: The Basics of Working with Bloggers," Monday, June 25, at Pablo Creek Regional Library. Bloggers Carrie McLaren (Carrie with Children) and Karen Rodriguez (Saving the Family Money) will discuss how bloggers and marketers can work together. Details
NEW YORK: PR News is hosting Social Media Summit and Taste of Tech, June 21-22 at Sentry Center. Speakers include Brian Solis, David Armano and Jeff Jarvis. Details
NEW YORK: PRSA-NY is hosting a Summer Social, Tuesday, June 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at SLATE. Bring your PR colleagues and meet up for a fun night of games, conversations and networking. Come out alone or bring your whole team. There will be an open bar, light appetizers and plenty of games to play. Details
NEW YORK: PRSSA presents "Social Media and New Media PR Boot Camp,” June 28-29 at PRSA Professional Development Center. New media consultant Eric Schwartzman will discuss how to set up a media-monitoring dashboard, launch your own blog, set up and integrate a Flickr account, embed YouTube video clips, and install third-party widgets. Details
PHILADELPHIA: Mediabistro is hosting a cocktail party, Wednesday, June 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Ms. Tootsie’s Restaurant Bar & Lounge. Details
SPOKANE, WASH.: Greater Spokane PRSA presents "Cultivating Credibility: Managing Trust to Make or Break Your Business," Thursday, June 28, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., at The Spokane Club. Will Ludlam, EVP and general manager of Edelman’s Seattle office, will speak on the crucial connections between trust and developing your brand, sustaining business growth, and whether or not you continue to thrive. Details
TROY, MICH.: IABC Detroit presents the 31st Annual Renaissance Awards, Thursday, June 21, at M@dison Center. Details
WEBINAR: Bulldog Reporter's PR University is hosting a webinar, "Top Healthcare Bloggers to PR Pros: Here's What We're Covering and Here's How You Can Help Us," Thursday, June 21, at 1 p.m. EDT. Trainers include Stacy Lipson, independent health journalist; Gary Schwitzer, blogger, Health News Review; David E. Williams, blogger, Health Business; Amy Tenderich, journalist, blogger, patient advocate, DiabetesMine.com; Susan Perry, blogger, Second Opinion; and Richard Reece, blogger, Medinnovation. Details
WEBINAR: PRSA’s Financial Communications Section is hosting "Social Media in the Financial Services Industry,” Thursday, June 21, from 3 to 4 p.m. EDT. Panelists will analyze the latest and “greatest” compliance issues relevant to financial services social media efforts, and will share firsthand experiences implementing and maintaining a social media presence. You will learn about getting started, developing policies (including approval processes), measurement and tracking, maintaining momentum, staying on top of changes and more. Details
WEBINAR: Reynolds Center for Business Journalism presents "Economics 101," June 26-28. Marilyn Geewax, senior business editor for NPR’s national desk, will demystify economics for business journalists. Details
WEBINAR: JournalismJobs.com presents "Freelance Pitching and Writing," a five-week online course, June 27 to July 25, on freelance pitching and writing. Learn how to write the best email pitches possible, be good on the phone, and sell articles. 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.
