PRSA Puget Sound presents: Integrating Web Communications in Public Relations Campaigns

In this interactive, half-day seminar about trends, best practices and case studies, you’ll hear from bloggers, journalists, local business leaders and communications professionals on the topic of integrating online communications into public relations efforts.

Monday, February 27, 2006

Getting Closer to March 10th

Thanks to those that have registered for the event. As you can tell from the lineup listed below we are sure to get some great insight and context to the changing Web communication landscape and how local companies and media representitives are shifting their approach for good.

From what I hear we are darn near a sellout for this event but if you are interested please contact registation at the phone number below to make sure. It was close last time I checked but there still could be time to squeeze in!



For those registered - thanks one more time and we are looking forward to meeting you in downtown Bellevue on March 10th. The event is being held in Civica Office Commons, nice digs if you have not been there before. :) One great advantage to this location in my opinion will be the atmosphere. The common area in the lobby has big couches which will be ideal for networking. The room itself is a good size but not so big you feel like you have to yell to ask a question. I really think you will like it.

I put some push pins on a local.live map of Civica to give you a sence of the area. I also marked some additional parking in case it is needed or if you don't want to park in the garage at Civica. When you click the link you may need to zoom out a tad to get your bearings, you can also click the arial, or even better the "birds eye view" to get photos of the area. If you are looking to get directions simply hover your cursor over the number 1 pushpin and click the "drive to" hyperlink then plug in your starting point. This is cool stuff! Feel free to shoot me a mail [mossyroc@hotmail.com] with any questions on how to get there, using the map or questions about the event.

See you on the 10th!

A Big Thank You To Our Event Sponsors

Needless to say without the generous support of our sponsors this event would not be possible. I wanted to take a moment to recognize their generosity and say thank you on behalf of Puget Sound PRSA and all the folks attending the event. We really appreciate your support.

Event sponsors include:

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The Good News Keeps Rollin', new panel member added.

I am pleased to announce an addition to our media panel. Eric Fetters, business writer and Biotech blog writer for the The Herald in Everett has agreed to participate in our event, completing our panel to include key local and national thought leaders in this space.

Welcome Eric.

Friday, February 17, 2006

Speaker Lineup World Premiere

Friends!

I would like to take a quick moment to update you all on the finalized list of speakers. It is going to be a great event with local keynote and panel representatives from the business, media and academic communities.

Check it out - sign up today!

Corporate Panel
Bruce Amundson, director, financial and company communications, Weyerhaeuser [Moderator]
Larry Cohen, general manager of public relations, Microsoft Corp.
Nancy Blanton, manager of corporate communications, Port of Seattle
Geoff Kerr, vice president, communications, SAP Labs
Terrance Scott, director of communications, Connexion by Boeing

Media Panel
Paul Andrews, managing editor of GreenForGood.com and author [Moderator]
Todd Bishop, technology reporter and blogger, Seattle P-I
David Locke, KJR sports radio & Seattle PI sports columnist
Kim Peterson, Seattle Times business reporter
Kathy Gill, consultant, blogger, author & UW communications lecturer

Keynote Speakers
Dawn Beauparlant, vice president, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide
Giovanni Rodriguez, principal at Eastwick Communications


Impress your friends, let them know you registered for this event today.

Wednesday, February 08, 2006

You thought it couldn't happen

Remember our little survey for this conference back in the Fall timeframe? You may have forgotten those who completed the survey were automatically entered to win a complementary registration to our March event.

I am happy to announce a winner was selected at random and that winner is Dennis from Shiftpoint Strategies! Thanks to Dennis and all the other folks that completed the survey. See you in Bellevue on March 10th.

Everyone out there should register ASAP. We are closing in on the event and space is limited. Early word is this event is filling up faster than any other previous Puget Sound PRSA seminar. Make sure you have a seat by calling 206.623.8632 or visiting the online registration page.