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:
ATLANTA: PRSA Georgia presents "Maestros of Media: Conducting the News Business in Real Time," Thursday, Aug. 9, at 11:45 a.m., at Maggiano’s Buckhead. Representatives from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Weather Channel, Associated Press and What Now Atlanta will reveal insights about the demands of the modern news cycle and how communicators can best engage with them. 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
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.: The Florida Magazine Association Annual Publishing Conference & Exposition is hosting its 2012 Annual Publishing Conference & Expo, “The Power of Publishing,” Aug. 16-17, at Walt Disney World Resort. Details
CHICAGO: American Copy Editors Society presents “Editing Boot Camp,” Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Columbia College. Presenters include representatives from AME-Paddock Publications, Daily Herald, and UNC-Chapel Hill. Details
CHICAGO: J-Lab presents "New News Labs: The Rise of University Entrepreneurial News Startups," Saturday, Aug. 11, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., at Chicago Marriott Downtown. Presenters include representatives from Annenberg News Radio, Knight Center for Environmental Journalism, Cronkite News Service, Columbia College – Chicago. Details
CINCINNATI: Cincinnati PRSA is hosting a luncheon, "Understanding the Voice of Your Customer: How minorities impact marketing, public relations and brand perception," Tuesday, Aug. 14, at noon, at United Way’s 53rd Convening Center. Crystal L. Kendrick, president of The Voice of Your Customer, will share how organizations can engage minorities using innovative market research, public relations, social media and advertising. Details
COLUMBUS, OHIO: Kessel Communications presents “Public Relations: Telling your story to those who matter,” Thursday, Aug. 9, at Kessel’s Attaché Offices. Attendees will learn how an audit can lead to improved planning, execution and results, and impact the long-term health of your business. Details
DENVER: PR Newswire is hosting a complimentary breakfast, "Denver Integrated Communications Forum," Thursday, Aug. 16, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the Denver Press Club. Jacqueline Anderson, director, social media and text analytics, J.D. Power and Associates; John Hines, director of marketing, e-commerce and digital media, Teradata; and Monique Elwell, consumer Web strategist/author, will discuss how proactive, ongoing monitoring is vital to content marketing success. 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
WEBINAR: PRSA is hosting a webinar, “Building Belief: A New Model for Activating Corporate Character & Authentic Advocacy," Thursday, Aug. 9, from 3 to 4 p.m. EDT. Jon Iwata, senior vice president, marketing and communications, IBM; and Roger Bolton, president of the Arthur W. Page Society, will discuss the emerging new model of corporate communications. Details
WEBINAR: Reynolds Center for Business Journalism is hosting a webinar, "Telling Great Stories," Monday, Aug. 13, at noon and 4 p.m. EDT. Diana B. Henriques, longtime financial writer for The New York Times and author of the best-seller, “The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust,” will share techniques to tell great stories. Details
WEBINAR: PRSA presents "How to Use a PR Mashup for High-Impact Results: Pairing Social Media with Traditional Communications Techniques," Tuesday, Aug. 14, from 3 to 4 p.m. EDT. Nicole Ravlin, partner and co-founder, PMG Public Relations; and Mike McDougall, managing partner, McDougall Travers Collins, will discuss how top organizations are blending new media with old media — like television, print, radio and grassroots outreach — for even more creative, exciting and results-bearing programs. 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.
