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February Chapter Luncheon on 9-Feb-12 11:45 AM

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:45:00 GMT

February Chapter Luncheon
Start Date: 9-Feb-12 11:45 AM
End Time: 9-Feb-12 1:00 PM
Location: Holiday Inn University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38111
Speaker: Brittney Block

Holiday Inn University of Memphis

3700 Central Avenue

Memphis, TN 38111

Luncheon policy - TAKE NOTE!

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT

As part of your local membership, luncheons are included. But did you know that if every member attended every lunch, the chapter would lose money? It's true. Your dues do NOT cover 12 months of lunches. Some of the money you pay in your local dues covers some of the lunches, but certainly not a year's worth.

Certainly, we are not suggesting you skip the meetings! We want you to attend! But what we are asking is that if you make a reservation to attend, please do attend. If you do not attend, PRSA still has to pay for your lunch as if you were there.

PRSA is billed based on the number guaranteed to the facility. If you have registered, you are in the guaranteed number.

Yes, emergencies occur. You have until the morning of the meeting to cancel a reservation - up until an hour prior to 11:45 a.m. To cancel, contact Jamie Coggins, PRSA coordinator, at (901) 488.0663. If you do not cancel by the deadline, you will receive a notice alerting you to the fact. If this happens more than once in a calendar year, you will be billed for your missed lunch.

If you register online, and are a NON-MEMBER, you may choose to pay online by credit card or you may pay at the door. Credit cards are ONLY accepted online. You may pay with a check or cash at the door.

PRSA can NO LONGER invoice your company for your lunch. Too many invoices go unpaid, resulting in another loss for PRSA Memphis. If you need to be invoiced, you must request the invoice at the time of registration and provide ample time for your company to cut a check so it may be presented at the door at the luncheon.

Without payment online or at the door, guests will no longer be able to attend.

Guests lunches are $25. Students are $15.

A sign has been posted at the registration table during the last few luncheons alerting members and guests of this policy.

5-Jan-12 9:00 PM

Looking for a job? Looking to hire? Check out the Jobs tab on the PRSA website

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Did you know you can post your resume on the PRSA Memphis webiste (www.prsamemphis.org) if you are looking for a public relations job? Did you also know you can review resumes if you are hiring for a public relatiions job? Did you know you can post an ad for the job in which you are hiring?

Well, you can. It's a resource offered by PRSA Memphis. The process is simple.

Just click the Jobs tab on the left side of the PRSA Memphis website page and learn how to post a job, resume, search resumes, etc. It's easy.

JobNet has been a service of PRSA Memphis for many years and successful placements have occurred as a result.

Don't wait - a job could be in your near future!

5-Jan-12 9:00 PM

Join PRSA in the social network scene, Facebook, Twitter

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT

Want to post about PRSA Memphis happenings? Want to read what others are saying? Log on to Facebook and Twitter and post and Tweet until your heart is content.

To find PRSA on Facebook, simply visit www.facebook.com/prsamemphis and follow PRSA on Twitter @prsamem.

Don't forget all the information you can access via the PRSA Memphis website at www.prsamemphis.org.

See you online.

5-Jan-12 8:00 PM

Scott Williams of Elvis Presley Enterprises draws record December attendance for PRSA Memphis

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Scott Williams, vice president of Marketing and Media, Elvis Presley Enterprises, presented marketing and public relations strategies and tactics that help market Graceland and its attractions to the world at the December 2011 Memphis PRSA luncheon. Williams' presentation drew a record crowd of 70 for the Memphis chapter's December luncheon, which has traditionally had a lower attendance due to the holiday season.

In addition to traditional media, he discussed the heavy usage of social media and how it promotes not only the brand, but also special events, one of which is the upcoming 35th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley.

To see the presentation in full, click here for streaming video. To read The Commercial Appeal article about the presentation and upcoming exhibits and plans, click here.

5-Jan-12 4:00 PM

Communicator of the Year to be Named at Jan. 18 Luncheon; Pat Halloran recipient

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:00:00 GMT

The Memphis chapter of PRSA will honor Pat Halloran, president, The Orpheum Theatre, as the Communicator of the Year on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. This date is a change from the regularly scheduled monthly luncheons that are held on the second Wednesday each month. Please make a note of date change. There is a location change as well. Instead of Fogelman Executive Center, the luncheon will be held at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis.

Pat Halloran, president, The Orpheum Theatre

According to the Communicator of the Year nominating committee, Halloran was selected for not only his successful career with The Orpheum Theatre, but also his work in bringing Memphis: The MUSICAL to The Orpheum Theatre as the tour's first stop.

The presentation will include tributes to Halloran's career and his years of service to the arts in Memphis by special guests and colleagues and will begin at 11:45 a.m. To register, please click here.

5-Jan-12 2:00 PM

Two final professional development seminars for 2011

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMT

The last two 2011 Professional Development Seminars are on the books, so mark your calendar and register TODAY!

The first seminar will be held Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave., and is titled "The Hispanic Ready Business." It will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and will touch on six points to help participants look internally to see how ready their business is to do business with the Hispanic community. The six points include:

Customer Service
Availability
Ease of Access to Language
In House, Knowledgeable Bilingual Staff
Follow-up
Internal Ideas, Notions, and Expectations of the Hispanic Community

"Each of the six points are broken down and have group interaction," said Dominique Anderson, instructor, VIDA PR. "It’s an interactive, thought provoking session, that helps firm owners add value and resources to their services and employees of companies will be able to conduct Hispanic Ready assessments for their company."

The final 2011 Professional Development Seminar will be held Wednesday, Dec. 7, also at the Holiday Inn-Univeristy of Memphis from 9 until 11:30 a.m. Titled "New Tools in Marketing and Communications: Using MyVideoTalk email and Broadcaster and Blogging," the seminar will be led by Shelley Baur, One Source Associates.

The cost for both seminars are the same and are:

$35 for members

$45 for non-members

$25 for students.

To register, go to the Events tab at www.prsamemphis.org and go to the November and/or December calendar. Space is limited, so don't delay.

14-Nov-11 11:00 AM

PRSA National Expands Membership Benefits, Increases Dues

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Public Relations Society of America announced that the first annual membership dues increase in 10 years will take effect January 1, 2011. The Society's 2011 Leadership Assembly and International Conference approved the $30 increase after reviewing PRSA's performance in 2011, as well as its plans for 2012. (Memphis Chapter membership dues are not affected.)

At the same time, PRSA will add the following services:

Free Webinars with PRSA membership. PRSA will offer its entire catalogue of professional development webinars to its members — for free — starting in 2012. This represents nearly $2,000 in annual savings for members who currently participate in one PRSA webinar per month.

Expanded focus on Chapter support. PRSA is developing webinars and material exclusively for Chapter use to create customized local professional development offerings.
Loyalty programs to reward PRSA’s most-involved members. These initiatives will result in significant benefits for loyal and active members.
Creation of the PRServing America™ award program. This program will highlight the pro bono work undertaken by PRSA’s professional and student Chapters, Sections and Districts to strengthen and preserve the local communities in which they live and work.

Members who renew by December 31, 2011, will receive the additional benefits at no extra charge. Feel free to renew early. Your effective date for the renewed year will not begin until your current membership expires.

The Society has posted Q&A at www.prsa.org. First, login (your membership number and password). Then click "MyPRSA". The information is on the left side under "Featured" toward the bottom of the page. Contact Chapter Membership VP Daphne Thomas at thomasd39@hotmail.com or (901) 277-4681 if you have questions.

14-Nov-11 10:00 AM

Rear Adm. Vic Beck's PRSA Memphist November luncheon very inspiring

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Rear Adm. Vic Beck, who led the international military coalition public affairs effort in Afghanistan from Nov. 2010 to Sept. 2011, addressed the Memphis chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) at the organization’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 11:45 a.m. at Fogelman Executive Center, 330 Innovation Drive.

His presentation explained the dynamics of a team, directly related to public relations, whether in war time or day-to-day practice with companies, organizations, agencies, etc.

Rear Adm. Vic Beck's teaching and appearance made the news in the Nov. 10 edition of The Commercial Appeal. Read about his presentation and what reporter James Dowd had to say by clicking here.

14-Nov-11 10:00 AM

October membership special - Don't Wait

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Join PRSA’s community of more than 21,000 communications professionals and receive the biggest savings of the year. When you join PRSA National this October, we will include a one-year local Chapter membership for free! As a valued member of PRSA, you’ll be able to:

Position yourself for success with the PRSA Code of Ethics, The Business Case for Public Relations™ and Accreditation in Public Relations (APR).
Achieve top performance with access to free and discounted learning opportunities on the latest tactics and strategies in the Public Relations field today.
Expand your professional network with PRSA Chapters, Professional Interest Sections, RFP Exchange, membership directory, our online discussion forums and the newly redesigned Jobcenter.

Join online now with promo code OCT11 on your application to receive this special offer valid through Oct. 31, 2011.

PRSA Fall Membership Special

Take advantage now of the Public Relations Society of America's (PRSA) Fall Membership Special! Experience the full power of PRSA at a reduced rate. Receive a FREE one year Chapter membership when you join PRSA National in September 2010.

To take advantage of this special offer, be sure to use the promotion code FALL2010 to secure your savings. You may also request an application and flier from Memphis Chapter coordinator, Jamie Coggins, at coordinator@prsamemphis.org or 901-754-9035.

25-Oct-11 10:00 AM

PRSA makes the news again

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT

PRSA Memphis luncheons have become a source for news! On Oct. 12, Mary Kathryn Walker of the American Cancer Society presented the public relations and marketing efforts utilized for putting on a successful annual "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk.

Read all about the tactics and strategies used by the American Cancer Society in The Commercial Appeal's Oct. 13 edition by clicking here.

The 5k walk was held Oct. 15 at Laurelwood Shopping Center and made some $240,000 and was host to 5,000 walkers. The numbers are up substantially from last year as the the 2010 event raised $154,000 and had 4,000 walkers.

To donate to the cause during this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, log on to www.makingstridesmemphis.org and visit the local Facebook website at www.facebook.com/makingstridesmemphis.

25-Oct-11 9:00 AM

Director of Media Relations

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Director of Media Relations Description: Director of Media Relations Memphis, TN St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a premier center for research and treatment of potentially fatal childhood diseases, including cancer and certain blood, genetic, and immunodeficiency disorders. The hospital's mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St. Jude is dedicated to providing unsurpassed patient care and to advancing the health of children through biomedical research. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has an opening for a Director of Media Relations (Job Number 30210). The Director of Media Relations supports the organization's strategic communications plan by developing and implementing national, regional and local media relations programs focused on the research and clinical programs and achievements of St. Jude Children's...

Director of External Communications

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Director of External Communications Description: Director of External Communications Memphis, TN St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a premier center for research and treatment of potentially fatal childhood diseases, including cancer and certain blood, genetic, and immunodeficiency disorders. The hospital's mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St. Jude is dedicated to providing unsurpassed patient care and to advancing the health of children through biomedical research. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has an opening for a Director of External Communications (Job Number 30211). The Director of External Communications supports the organization's strategic communications plan by developing and implementing targeted, purpose-driven communications. Oversees the planning, direction, operation and measurement of all...

Marketing/Public Relations

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Marketing/Public Relations Experience: Marketing Field Representative, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, Baton Rouge, La. -May 2009 - present Managed local marketing and public relations (PR) for 18 restaurants. Duties included evaluating sponsorships, proofing communications materials, serving as a liaison between the field and the office, coordinating executive appearances and executing community activities. Public Affairs Intern, National Center for Biomedical Research and Training, Baton Rouge, La. - September 2008-May 2009 Assisted in communications efforts to create media lists, promotional materials and new website content. Public Affairs Intern, The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Mich. - Summer 2008 Managed global communications for the World Chlorine Council Public Relations Associate, Deveney Communication, New Orleans, La. - Summer 2007 Wrote press...

PRSA - Memphis Chapter

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:35:39 GMT

DATE & LOCATION CHANGE! Make plans to attend our February chapter meeting and luncheon on THURSDAY, February 9, 11:45 a.m. at the Holiday Inn - University of Memphis, Shelby Ballroom. University of Memphis graduate student Brittney Block will discuss her body of research into the issue of implementing a social media policy for an organization's employees. Her presentation will cover the importance of such a policy, the elements that make up a sound social media policy, the reasons why every organization needs one, and the building blocks that are necessary for it to be successful. >>>REGISTER HERE! Pat Halloran, president, The Orpheum Theatre, was named Communicator of the Year at PRSA Memphis' Jan. 18 luncheon. Pictured with Halloran (center): Leslie Dale (left) and Kevin Kane (right), both former recipients of this award. Congratulations Pat Halloran! Communic be our ---- Get your Vox news by visiting our...

Vox Awards Set for April 13 2012

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:43:08 GMT

www.prsavox.com Mark your calendars for April 13, 2012 when PRSA Memphis will host the next Vox awards. Your work completed July 2010 - Dec. 2011 qualifies for submission. Visit www.prsavox.com for information concerning Entry Take-in, fees, etc. Send us your ideas, suggestions and questions. Email members of this year's Vox committee: prsavox@gmail.com 2010 Vox Awards Special Thank You to Our Sponsors Running Pony Productions * Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation * archer>malmo * Obsidian Public Relations * First Tennessee * GSI, Inc. * ARS, Inc. * Golin Harris * Erika Cain & Co. *...

Join PRSA

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:03:28 GMT

Join PRSA's community of more than 21,000 communications professionals and receive the biggest savings of the year. When you join PRSA National this October, we will include a one-year local Chapter membership for free! As a valued member of PRSA, you'll be able to: Position yourself for success with the PRSA Code of Ethics, The Business Case for Public Relations™ and Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). Achieve top performance with access to free and discounted learning opportunities on the latest tactics and strategies in the Public Relations field today. Expand your professional network with...

Sponsorships

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:39:28 GMT

PRSA Memphis would like to thank the following sponsors: ----2011---- Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation: Sponsor of our June & October 2011 Monthly Chapter Meeting Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare: Sponsor of our May Professional Development Seminar UT Health Science Center: Sponsor of our January 2011 Monthly Chapter Meeting ----2010---- First Tennessee: Sponsor of our May 2010 Monthly Chapter Meeting Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation: Sponsor of our August 2010 Monthly Chapter Meeting Business Wire: 2010 Chapter Sponsor Magna IV Communications: Sponsor of our November 2010 Monthly Chapter Meeting Obsidian PR: Sponsor of our December 2010 Monthly Chapter Meeting ----2009---- Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare: Sponsor of our...

Sponors Logos- Home page

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:14:30 GMT

Join Us! Our Monthly Sponsors Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation: October Chapter Meeting sponsor Stay Connected! Stay up to date with all of our events on Schedule Memphis. PRSA Memphis is now on Twitter & Facebook You can find us at www.twitter.com/prsamem. Come join in the conversation. Click here to become a PRSA Memphis fan on Facebook and stay up to date with luncheons, mixers, and helpful articles for all public relations and communications professionals.

PRSSA

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:14:59 GMT

THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS CHAPTER The underlying strength of the Public Relations Student Society of America is its relationship with its parent society, PRSA. You will often hear people say that public relations is about who you know. And a professional in PRSA is the who to know. With more than 20,000 members in 124 chapters in the major PR markets of America, the PRSA/PRSSA partnership offers you a vast network of potential employers. PRSSA is the world's pre-eminent student society. Through our growing University of Memphis chapter, members can get involved in the society's numerous local and national programs: network with Memphis professionals, discover internship and scholarship opportunity unparalleled by any other professional experience on college campuses today. In 1968, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) founded the student society with the intent to foster the following: Understanding of current theories and...

November Chapter Luncheon

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 19:35:50 GMT

Is it Possible to Argue Both For and Against Health Care Reform? Meet One Veteran PR Professional Who Says, Yes!

PRSA Memphis’ November speaker will be Larry Farnsworth, vice president of the Washington D.C. office of Crosby~Volmer International Communications. He’ll talk about how he used media relations and other creative tactics to cut through the massive health care reform chatter and get his client’s voice heard on Capitol Hill. Be prepared to participate in a lively discussion and learn how he helped his client, a nonprofit medical society, serve as both a champion and critic of health care reform.

Crosby~Volmer is a national a public relations firm that offers counsel to companies, nonprofit organizations and associations. Headquartered in Washington D.C., it maintains offices in Memphis, San Francisco and Oklahoma City and has affiliate offices all over the world. Before joining Crosby~Volmer, Farnsworth served as press secretary to former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert.

To register for the luncheon, click here.

2010 Vox Award Winners

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 19:00:33 GMT

2010 Vox Award Winners Brand Management Vox Winner - Le Bonheur Children's Hospital - New Logo Launch Gold Winner - UT Health Science Center - Right Here in Memphis Multicultural $7,500 or less Vox Winner - Mid-South Transplant Foundation - Loving Hearts Public Service more than $7,500 Vox Winner - MLGW - MLGW Baby Steps Employee/Internal Communication more than $7,500 Vox Winner - Youth Villages - Our Family Campaign The Greatest Family on Earth Gold Winner - Le Bonheur Children's Hospital - Ambassador Program Marketing Communication/Promotion: Services: more than $7,500 Vox Winner - UT Health Science Center - Right Here in Memphis Vox Winner - Baptist Memorial Health Care - Beautiful Beginnings Gold Winner - Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare - Methodist Women's and Children's Pavilion Campaign Marketing Communications/Promotions: Products Gold Winner - Hemline Creative Marketing - Laurels...

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:46:00 GMT

PR Night Atop The Peabody

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:40:45 GMT

PR Night Atop The Peabody

Thursday, July 8, 6 p.m.

Admission: $5 for members,

$10 for non-members, Ladies free before 7 p.m.

Music by Hip Kitty

Relax and unwind with your fellow public relations and communications professionals during a legendary Peabody Rooftop Party. There will be complimentary food and live music by the Nashville-based band, Hip Kitty. Cash and credit bars will be selling cold beer, liquor and wine.

For more information, please contact Jonathan Lyons at 901-529-3638 or jonathan.lyons@peabodymemphis.com.

15th Annual Vox Awards Gala Survey

noemail@prsamemphis.org — Tue, 01 May 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Objectives: The goal of this survey is to determine the success of the Vox Awards Gala.

Release Date: 1-May-07 11:00 AM
Expiration Date: 30-Jul-07 11:00 AM
Please take a moment to complete the survey IF you attended the 15th Annual Vox Gala. Please explain your answers in detail so we can continue to serve our membership to the best of our ability. Thank you!