The Public Relations Association of Central Illinois awarded the Pat Landen Communications award and Gold Star Media Award at their April meeting at South Side Mission. Bob Meismer and Trisha Noack accept the Pat Landen Communications award for the Peoria Public Library’s Close the Gaps: Libraries for All Campaign. Accepting the Gold Star Media Award was Meg Johnson and Patti Smith for WMBD/WYZZ’s Operation Santa.
January 4, 2008
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS AT PRA
The Public Relations Association of Central Illinois (PRA) will have its next meeting on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Barrack’s Cater Inn in Peoria, IL from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $17 for members or $22 for non-members.
This month we will have roundtable discussions on current public relations topics. The topics are: better pitching of story ideas, event planning, new trends and ideas in fundraising, integrating marketing communication at the local level, and swap and shop. Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 9 to Mike Badgerow (309) 263-2491.
The February meeting is entitled “Get Out of Jail Free: Tips and Techniques for Keeping Communications Legal” Membership dues are $45 per person.
December 11, 2007
The Public Relations Association of Central Illinois (PRA) will have its next meeting on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Barrack’s Cater Inn in Peoria, IL from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $17 for members or $22 for non-members.This month’s topic is Ac-Cen-Tuate the Positive: Dealing with Negative Press. Please RSVP by Wednesday, December 12 to Mike Badgerow (309) 263-2491.
The January meeting will be roundtable discussions on current public relations topics. Membership dues are $45 per person.
PRA is made up public relations and marketing communication professionals throughout Central Illinois. Our members vary from employees at large and mid-sized firms to not-for-profit agencies and self-employed freelancers. We offer monthly presentations (September through May) by top professionals in their fields who share the latest information on ways to move public relations confidently into the 21st century. During our meetings, members and guests are provided with an opportunity to network with fellow public relations people and become friends with people who have similar goals.
More information on PRA can be found at www.pracentillinois.org or by contacting President Rhonda Parker at (309) 692-7631.
November 2, 2007
PR TOYS/TOOLS/TECH AT NOVEMBER PRA MEETING
The Public Relations Association of Central Illinois (PRA) will have its next meeting on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at the River Station in Peoria, IL from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $17 for members or $22 for non-members.
This month’s topic is ‘“Toys/Tools/Tech” A Review of Tools and Technology for the PR Professional.” Technology advances happen so quickly that it’s easy to become old news before you create any new news. Public Relations professionals need to be knowledgeable about what is new, what is tried and true and what is on its way out. November’s PRA meeting aims to help with professional insight and advice, and time for meeting attendees to share best practices with the rest of the group.
Upcoming 2007 meeting topics include how to deal with negative press and roundtable discussions. Membership dues are $45 per person.
PRA is made up public relations and marketing communication professionals throughout Central Illinois. Our members vary from employees at large and mid-sized firms to not-for-profit agencies and self-employed freelancers. We offer monthly presentations (September through May) by top professionals in their fields who share the latest information on ways to move public relations confidently into the 21st century. During our meetings, members and guests are provided with an opportunity to network with fellow public relations people and become friends with people who have similar goals.
More information on PRA can be found at www.pracentillinois.org or by contacting President Rhonda Parker at (309) 692-7631.
