We’re all fans of some causes on Facebook and for some, have begun conversation on Twitter with supporters. And if you haven’t already created these elements for your nonprofit, find out what you should be doing.
Don’t just come and find out how to create a Facebook fan page and Twitter account, learn why social media can be an integral part of your communications plan and find out if you’re doing it right. (Photo ID: Sally Falkow, APR, PR Trainer of the Year, Senior Fellow, Society for New Communications Research)
Featured Speaker:
Sally Falkow, APR, PR Trainer of the Year, Senior Fellow, Society for New Communications Research
Sally Falkow has successfully been building brand strategies for companies and individuals for over twenty years. Since 1999 she has translated her communication and PR skills to the Internet and is now considered to be an expert in social media: blogs, RSS feeds and content syndication. She was named PR Trainer of the Year in December 2009 for her Social Media Bootcamp classes. She has trained over 300 agency and corporate PR executives in social media strategy and implementation .
Education and Experience: Raised in South Africa, Sally had the benefit of a British education. She studied Public Relations and Communication at the University of South Africa and lectured in PR and Communication Theory at the university level for five years. She also taught Consumer and Buyer Behavior and Marketing for the Oxford-Brookes University (UK) Commerce Degree program.
Sally holds the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) which is recognized by the Public Relations Society of America and she is a Senior Fellow and Advisory Board Member of the Society for New Communications Research. She is a member of the Social Media Club and launched this initiative in the Los Angeles area. The Social Media Club is active in promoting new media education and standards – such as the format for the social media press release.
Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. Check-in, Networking and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Program
Location: Taix French Restaurant. 1911 W Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026 (One Block East of Alvarado).
Cost (click on links to pay now): * $17 members * $22 non-members
Reserve by Friday, September 17th - 12 noon to 1-800-PLANK(15) or via e-mail to Yvonne Voisin at voisincom@aol.com
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About PIRATES
PIRATES (Print Interactive Radio & Television Educational Society) is dedicated to helping nonprofits to more effectively work with the media. It is the only L.A. area association that offers regular opportunities for nonprofits, the media, and other communications professionals to network.
Founded in 1955, PIRATES is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization and membership is open to media public affairs professionals, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and communications firms and individuals.
PIRATES' volunteer Board of Directors includes representatives from each of these areas. The organization embraces the broad spectrum of community needs and issues. PIRATES also embraces the rich diversity of our community, which is reflected in our membership and on our Board.
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