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: PR Newswire and the Business Development Institute are hosting "Content Marketing and Communications Leadership Forum," Thursday, Aug. 2, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Boston Common Hotel & Conference Center. This half-day conference will feature case studies and insightful examples of how organizations effectively connect with customers, prospects, partners, and members of the media through a 360-degree approach to content marketing. Details
BOULDER, COLO.: Flatirons Professionals' Network presents “Business Networking Night,” Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Boulder Outlook Hotel. Maria Romano, executive coach and business development expert, will discuss how to use cold calling to create demand for your products and services. Details
COLUMBIA, MO.: Investigative Reporters & Editors presents "CAR Boot Camp," Aug. 5-10 at the University of Missouri. Attendees will learn how to acquire electronic information, use spreadsheets and databases to analyze the information, and translate that information into high-impact stories. Details
DENVER: PRSA is hosting a happy hour with the South Metro Denver Chamber, Monday, Aug. 6, at 5:30 p.m., at Chinook Tavern. Rub elbows with veteran Denver journalists and communications professionals who are part of the South Metro Denver Chamber and PRSA in a celebration of Chinook Tavern's expansive, new outdoor patio. Talk about tactics for marketing your companies through social and traditional media with some of the top experts in the metro area. Details
NEW YORK: The Publicity Club of New York is hosting a luncheon, "The Lifestyle Beat," Wednesday, Aug. 8, at noon, at 3 West Club. The panel will include editors, producers and reporters from The Huffington Post, BuzzFeed Shift, Daily News, WNYW-TV’s “Good Day New York” and WPLJ-FM’s “The Big Show With Scott & Todd.” Details
NEW YORK: Web Media Brands, Social Times and All Facebook present "Social Curation Summit," July 31 at the New Yorker Hotel. This event is for anyone focused on the proliferation of visual social networks and the diverse array of content curation services that have drawn the attention of users, investors and brands alike. Details
NEW YORK: Mediabistro is hosting “Party in New York,” Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at The Empire Room. The event will feature author Kristin Harmel. Details
LAS VEGAS: The UNITY 2012 Convention is taking place Aug. 1-4 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. The conference will feature educational sessions, including hands-on training for digital media, a forum for presidential candidates, media receptions, alliance awards banquets, numerous events and a closing benefit concert (ticketed event) at the Mandalay Beach. Details
SAN FRANCISCO: Mediabistro.com is hosting “Cocktails in San Francisco,” Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Churchill. Details
WEBINAR: PRSA presents "Growing Your Client Base and Revenue through Virtual Partnerships: An Independent Practitioners Alliance Section (IPA) Brown-Bag Discussion," Thursday, Aug. 2, from 3 to 4 p.m. EDT. Panelists will discuss the advantages of partnering with other independent PR practitioners, and some of the things to be aware of before entering into a virtual partnership. Details
WILMINGTON, DEL.: Social Media Club Wilmington is hosting "Nonprofit Panel," Thursday, Aug. 2, at 6 p.m. EDT. Participants from Delaware nonprofits will discuss how they are successfully utilizing social media to get their message across. Topics include: strategy, content, platforms and results. 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.
