TOPIC: Gazing into the Crystal Ball: The Outlook for Local Business and Media in 2009
The stock market is down. Unemployment is up. Retailers are slashing prices right and left or, worse yet, closing their doors. It seems as if everyone, from automakers to major cities, is looking to Washington for a bailout.
But what is the economic outlook closer to home? And will the dire predictions for the future of mainstream media come true? More importantly, how will the economic climate in North Texas and changes in the media world affect public relations practitioners? Find out when Mitchell Schnurman, Business columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, looks into his crystal ball and shares his predictions for local business, from both a media and PR viewpoint. Start the New Year off right and join us for a look into the future at the Greater Fort Worth Chapter of PRSA monthly luncheon Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Petroleum Club.
When: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Petroleum Club | Carter-Burgess Plaza | 777 Main St., 40th floor | Fort Worth, Texas
Times: Registration at 11:30 AM; program begins at noon.
Cost: Members $25.00 | Non Members $30.00 | Students $20.00
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Where in the world are Tom and Richie?
Here they are at Mi Cocina in Fort Worth off of I-30 and Hulen at the board holiday social and December board meeting!
Online registration now open for 2009 Conference
www.tpra.com
BEST OF THE SOUTHWEST Communicators Conference
The joint conference, combining the annual TPRA Convention and PRSA Southwest District Conference, will feature two days of speakers, workshops, professional development and networking opportunities as well as the "A League of Our Own" Silver Spur / Best of Texas awards banquet on Feb. 28.
BEST OF THE SOUTHWEST Communicators Conference
The joint conference, combining the annual TPRA Convention and PRSA Southwest District Conference, will feature two days of speakers, workshops, professional development and networking opportunities as well as the "A League of Our Own" Silver Spur / Best of Texas awards banquet on Feb. 28.
GFW PRSA Chapter Diversity Award from PRSA National
Left to right: Andra Bennett House, APR, 2009 GFW PRSA President; Glenda Thompson, 2008-2009 Diversity Chair; and Laura Van Hoosier, APR, 2008 GFW PRSA President, celebrate receiving the Chapter Diversity Award, Award of Honor, from PRSA National.
John Dycus receives 2008 Team Spirit Award from GFW PRSA
John Dycus, who produces the monthly eChaser newsletter for SPJ, IABC and PRSA, is pictured here with Laura Van Hoosier, APR, 2008 GFW PRSA President.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Latest news on the 2009 Conference
TPRA and PRSA Southwest District Teaming to Present
BEST OF THE SOUTHWEST Communicators Conference
Social media guru Peter Shankman and branding expert Laurence Vincent headline speakers
DALLAS, December 15, 2008 – Texas Public Relations Association and Public Relations Society of America Southwest District are joining forces to present the 2009 BEST OF THE SOUTHWEST Communicators Conference in Frisco, Texas, Feb. 27 – March 1, at the John Q. Hammons Embassy Suites – Dallas/Frisco Hotel, Convention Center & Spa.
The joint conference, combining the annual TPRA Convention and PRSA Southwest District Conference, will feature two days of speakers, workshops, professional development and networking opportunities as well as the "A League of Our Own" Silver Spur / Best of Texas awards banquet on Feb. 28.
Among the speakers will be Peter Shankman, founder of the wildly successful Help A Reporter Out (HARO) and CEO of The Geek Factory Inc., a boutique marketing and pr strategy firm located in New York City, and Laurence Vincent, author of Legendary Brands: Unleashing the Power of Storytelling to Create a Winning Marketing Strategy and leader of the Siegel+Gale strategy practice in Los Angeles.
Located in one of the nation’s fastest growing cities, the AAA Four Diamond John Q. Hammons Embassy Suites – Dallas/Frisco Hotel, Convention Center & Spa provides a dramatic setting for the conference.
For more information and sponsorship opportunities or to register for the BEST OF THE SOUTHWEST Communicators Conference visit www.tpra.org.
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Contact: Scott White, BIzCom Associates, 972-490-0903, scottwhite@bizcompr.com
BEST OF THE SOUTHWEST Communicators Conference
Social media guru Peter Shankman and branding expert Laurence Vincent headline speakers
DALLAS, December 15, 2008 – Texas Public Relations Association and Public Relations Society of America Southwest District are joining forces to present the 2009 BEST OF THE SOUTHWEST Communicators Conference in Frisco, Texas, Feb. 27 – March 1, at the John Q. Hammons Embassy Suites – Dallas/Frisco Hotel, Convention Center & Spa.
The joint conference, combining the annual TPRA Convention and PRSA Southwest District Conference, will feature two days of speakers, workshops, professional development and networking opportunities as well as the "A League of Our Own" Silver Spur / Best of Texas awards banquet on Feb. 28.
Among the speakers will be Peter Shankman, founder of the wildly successful Help A Reporter Out (HARO) and CEO of The Geek Factory Inc., a boutique marketing and pr strategy firm located in New York City, and Laurence Vincent, author of Legendary Brands: Unleashing the Power of Storytelling to Create a Winning Marketing Strategy and leader of the Siegel+Gale strategy practice in Los Angeles.
Located in one of the nation’s fastest growing cities, the AAA Four Diamond John Q. Hammons Embassy Suites – Dallas/Frisco Hotel, Convention Center & Spa provides a dramatic setting for the conference.
For more information and sponsorship opportunities or to register for the BEST OF THE SOUTHWEST Communicators Conference visit www.tpra.org.
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Contact: Scott White, BIzCom Associates, 972-490-0903, scottwhite@bizcompr.com
Friday, December 12, 2008
GFW PRSA Chapter bestows three special awards to very deserving professionals
The awards were presented at the Chapter's Dec. 10th holiday luncheon and networking event.
Doug Newsom, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA
Lifetime Achievement Award
John Dycus
Team Spirit Award
Richie Escovedo
2008 Unsung Hero Award
Doug Newsom, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA
Lifetime Achievement Award
John Dycus
Team Spirit Award
Richie Escovedo
2008 Unsung Hero Award
Friday, December 5, 2008
A thank you letter from Linda Jacobson, APR
Dear friends,
Words cannot express how much I appreciate the honor of being one of the first recipients of the Jim Blackmore, APR Memorial Scholarship Award. I am truly humbled. I understand that Mr. Blackmore was a pioneer leader in the Greater Fort Worth chapter with a special affinity for furthering the professionalism of public relations. I will certainly do everything I can to uphold that legacy.
Achieving accreditation status has been a long-term goal of mine. I hope this encourages others to engage in the process.
Thank you again.
Best regards,
Linda Ld Jacobson, APR
Words cannot express how much I appreciate the honor of being one of the first recipients of the Jim Blackmore, APR Memorial Scholarship Award. I am truly humbled. I understand that Mr. Blackmore was a pioneer leader in the Greater Fort Worth chapter with a special affinity for furthering the professionalism of public relations. I will certainly do everything I can to uphold that legacy.
Achieving accreditation status has been a long-term goal of mine. I hope this encourages others to engage in the process.
Thank you again.
Best regards,
Linda Ld Jacobson, APR
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Peter Shankman to talk social media at 2009 BEST OF SOUTHWEST Communicators Conference
Do You REALLY Know How To Use Social Media?
Founder of HARO and The Geek Factory to Discuss Social Networking at the 2009 BEST OF THE SOUTHWEST Communicators Conference Presented by TPRA and PRSA Southwest District
You know Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, but do you REALLY KNOW how to use them?
Peter Shankman, founder of the wildly successful Help A Reporter Out (HARO) and CEO of The Geek Factory Inc., a boutique marketing and pr strategy firm located in New York City, will discuss the technology that is changing the PR and marketing communications industries as we know them during his Friday keynote address, Feb. 27, at the 2009 BEST OF THE SOUTHWEST Communicators Conference Presented by TPRA and PRSA Southwest District
PR Week Magazine says Shankman is “redefining the art of networking,” and Investor’s Business Daily has called him “crazy, but effective.”
Here is your chance to find out how one of the leaders in social media is continually pushing the boundaries of technology personally and professionally, and how you and your business can do it, too.
The joint conference of the TPRA and PRSA Southwest District will feature two days of speakers, workshops, professional development and networking opportunities as well as the "A League of Our Own" Silver Spur / Best of Texas awards banquet. The event is Feb. 28-March 1 at the John Q. Hammons Embassy Suites – Dallas/Frisco Hotel, Convention Center & Spa (www.embassysuitesfrisco.com).
More details and registration information on the Southwest's biggest PR and Marketing event of 2009 is available at http://tpra.org/.
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Founder of HARO and The Geek Factory to Discuss Social Networking at the 2009 BEST OF THE SOUTHWEST Communicators Conference Presented by TPRA and PRSA Southwest District
You know Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, but do you REALLY KNOW how to use them?
Peter Shankman, founder of the wildly successful Help A Reporter Out (HARO) and CEO of The Geek Factory Inc., a boutique marketing and pr strategy firm located in New York City, will discuss the technology that is changing the PR and marketing communications industries as we know them during his Friday keynote address, Feb. 27, at the 2009 BEST OF THE SOUTHWEST Communicators Conference Presented by TPRA and PRSA Southwest District
PR Week Magazine says Shankman is “redefining the art of networking,” and Investor’s Business Daily has called him “crazy, but effective.”
Here is your chance to find out how one of the leaders in social media is continually pushing the boundaries of technology personally and professionally, and how you and your business can do it, too.
The joint conference of the TPRA and PRSA Southwest District will feature two days of speakers, workshops, professional development and networking opportunities as well as the "A League of Our Own" Silver Spur / Best of Texas awards banquet. The event is Feb. 28-March 1 at the John Q. Hammons Embassy Suites – Dallas/Frisco Hotel, Convention Center & Spa (www.embassysuitesfrisco.com).
More details and registration information on the Southwest's biggest PR and Marketing event of 2009 is available at http://tpra.org/.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
GFW PRSA Member Lisa Albert from TCU gets published in PR Tactics
Lisa's article, "A brand new U: Effective sub-branding at a university," was published in the November, 2008 issue of PR Tactics, a publication of PRSA. Congratulations, Lisa! We are so proud of you.
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