Note: We meet from 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. the third Thursday of every month except July and October at the Hilton Hotel downtown for a professional development lunch.
Next meeting: Thursday, May 17
Please join PRSA-Madison at our monthly networking and professional development luncheon on Thursday, May 17, 2012. We have a GREAT speaker lined up!
TOPIC: Pitching Madison Magazine – A Conversation with Editor Brennan Nardi
Madison Magazine Editor Brennan Nardi leads a discussion on how to pitch our city’s signature publication. Want to land a business feature? Raise a profile? Advance an important opinion? Brennan will cover how the magazine – along with its online and special-event outlets – can offer Madison PR pros more public relations opportunities than ever. Don’t miss this engaging and enlightening chance for PRSA-Madison members and guests to go backstage atMadison Magazine and explore public relations in our city’s changing media landscape!
Brennan has been the editor of Madison Magazine for more than a decade. Under her leadership, the magazine has won more than two dozen Milwaukee Press Club Awards and three national journalism awards. In 2007, the Milwaukee Press Club named her Editor of the Year. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia and earned her M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication at UW-Madison.
WHEN: Thursday, May 17; Registration begins at 11:45 a.m.; Lunch is served promptly at noon.
WHERE: Hilton Hotel, 9 East Wilson Street, Madison.
PARKING: If you choose to drive, park in the Hilton's parking ramp if at all possible. We will provide you with a paid voucher for parking when you sign in at the luncheon.
COST: $20 for members, $30 for guests and $10 for students. You may pay via PayPal at www.prsamadison.org, or by cash or check at the door. If you pay via PayPal, please be sure to ALSO respond to this email so we have an accurate head count.
MENU: Teriyaki Tenderloin Tips with Stir Fried Vegetables OR Chef's Choice Vegetarian Entree; meals served with garden salad, dessert, coffee/iced tea. If you plan to atend, please let us know your meal choice when you RSVP; please also inform us if you have other dietary restrictions.
RSVP: Please respond to this email mary@cherrystreetagency.com no later than noon on Tuesday, May 15, indicating that you are attending. Cancellations are also due by noon Tuesday, May 15, or you will be billed for your meal.
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2012 Monthly Professional Development Speakers
Jan: Katie Crawley, Mayor Paul Soglin's office
Feb: Dana Arnold, APR, Hiebing; Marivic Valencia, Valencia PR; Harvey Briggs, OBX Thinking
March: Ted Ballweg, Alliant Energy Center
April: Barb Hernandez, APR; Brian Lee, APR; Sheri Rice, APR; Anne Smith, APR
May: Brennan Nardi, Madison Magazine
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Monthly Luncheons
PRSA-Madison hosts professional development meetings the third Thursday of each month. We meet at the Hilton Hotel at 9 East Wilson St., with registration starting at 11:45 a.m., lunch at noon and the presentation from 12:15 - 1 p.m. The cost is $20 for PRSA members, $30 for non-members and $10 for students.
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