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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.

Job-Related Links

Thu, 06 May 2010 17:22:15 GMT

Here are a few links we think you may find useful. Local listings: www.memphiscareercenter.com Memphis Jobs careers.commercialappeal.com Search the Memphis Commercial Appeal www.ajb.org/tn Tennessee JobBank bf.memphis.edu/hr/employment/jobs.htm Univ of Memphis careers.methodisthealth.org/index.php type communications in search box memphis.craigslist.org/mar www.net-temps.com Temp Jobs. Regional listings: www.prsanashville.com Nashville PRSA. click on Job Openings www.arkprsa.org Little Rock PRSA. click on Job Bank www.prsastlouis.org St. Louis PRSA. click on Job Bank www.prsahouston.org Houston PRSA. click on Job Bank www.prsadallas.org Dallas PRSA. click on Job Bank www.dallasiabc.com Dallas IABC. click on Career Marketplace www.prsaneworleans.org New Orleans PRSA. click on Job Bank www.prsa-ncc.org Washington, D.C. PRSA. click on Joblin National Listings: www.prsa.org National PRSA's JobCenter. Click on Job Center prweekjobs.com www.jc-a.com Judith Cushman &...

2009 Communicator and Professional of the Year

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:40:09 GMT

PRSA Names Meri Armour Communicator of the Year Meri Armour (left) accepts the 2009 Communicator of the Year award from chapter president Ayoka Pond (right). The Memphis Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America named Meri Armour, president and CEO of Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center, as its 2009 Communicator of the Year. Armour was honored at the chapter's monthly luncheon Wednesday at the Fogelman Executive Center on the University of Memphis campus. About 100 local public relations practitioners from corporate, agency and non-profit organizations, as well as area business leaders attended the luncheon. The award is presented to a member of the community who exhibits the ability to communicate effectively to general or specific publics; has public visibility as a communicator; is a respected member of the community; and invests his or her time and talent communicating a specific message or messages. Since becoming the president and CEO in 2007,...

2009 Communicator of the Year

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:28:15 GMT

PRSA Names Meri Armour, president and CEO of Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center, 2009 Communicator of the Year Meri Armour (left) accepts the 2009 Communicator of the Year award from Ayoka Pond (right), PRSA chapter president. Armour was honored at the chapter's monthly luncheon Wednesday at the Fogelman Executive Center on The University of Memphis campus. The award is presented to a member of the community who exhibits the ability to communicate effectively to general or specific publics; has public visibility as a communicator; is a respected member of the community; and invests his or her time and talent communicating a specific message or messages. Since becoming the president and CEO in 2007, Armour has effectively communicated both internally and externally her vision for the children's hospital. In 2009, she led efforts to align the hospital with key local organizations; successfully guided fund-raising efforts for the $340-million building set to open in June,...

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:43:08 GMT

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Monthly Meetings

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:32:37 GMT

Don't miss the chance to promote your company before an audience of approximately 200 P.R. professionals in Memphis! Our monthly luncheon meetings are a great way to gain exposure and provide business neworking opportunities.

Sponsorships of our monthly luncheon meetings include:

($500 per month - exclusive sponsorship)

> Recognitiion as sponsor on all emails, new releases, etc., regarding the meeting

> Ability to place materials on meeting tables for membership

> Three minutes to talk about your company before the speaker

> Information booth regarding your company at registration table or inside mtg. room

> Website

*Recognition as sponsor for 30 days

*Logo on website with click through link to company homepage

*Banner ad on homepage for one month

*Logo remains on sponsorship page for six months

*Free job posting anytime during the next twelve months

> Two free tickets to monthly luncheon ($50 value)

For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to enlist as a PRSA Memphis sponsor, contact Jamie Coggins, chapter coordinator via e-mail at jamieprsa@bellsouth.net.

About PRSA Memphis

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:32:31 GMT

The Memphis chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is a melting pot of close to 200 communicators in positions with large corporations, small private companies, consulting firms, nonprofit agencies, educational institutions and free-lancers. The Memphis Chapter was founded in 1952 when about 10 professionals met at the Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis. Today, more than 50 years later, almost 200 members meet throughout the year for programs, professional development seminars, awards programs and socials. The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), headquartered in New York City, is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals. The society's more than 19,000 members represent business and industry, counseling firms, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional services firms and nonprofit organizations. Since it was chartered in 1947, PRSA has continued to provide a forum for addressing issues affecting the profession...

Duncan Wardle, Richard Edelman to Speak at PRSA Southwest District Conference

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:06:35 GMT

Register TODAY online! Public Relations in the New Media World PRSA Southwest District Conference April 9-11, 2008 * The Peabody Little Rock * Little Rock, Ark. Hear from some of the industry's best about how public relations practitioners can thrive in the new media world. The conference schedule and speaker lineup is now posted at nxtpr.org, so be sure to check it out! Earmark your professional development funds now for engaging breakout sessions, motivational keynote addresses and some great R&R at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center. Registration for the 2008 Southwest District Conference is now open! Log on to nxtpr.org to register for the conference, including a pre-conference APR course. Hotel information on securing your room at the beautiful Peabody Little Rock is also available ($119 per night rate if reserved by March 9), as well as flight information on the easy-to-access Little Rock National Airport! A Lineup Not to Be Missed This year’s district conference...

Student Application

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 01:45:10 GMT

300 Meeman Journalism Bldg. The University of Memphis Memphis, TN 38125 JOUR office phone : (901) 678-2401 Membership Application Please Print or Type. Date:________________ Name:______________________________________ SS#_____________________________ Major/ Minor:_______________________________Classification:____________________ Expected Grad. Date:__________________________ Date of Birth:_____________________ Local Address:___________________________________________________________ Local Phone:_______________________________ Email:______________________ Address:___________________________ Permanent Address:_______________________________________________________ Permanent Phone:________________________ Please add my email address to the chapter’s list so I can receive news about what’s going on! Please check the following areas that interest you: ____Resume/Portfolio ...

How to Post a Job

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 18:10:43 GMT

Job postings may be submitted online, but payment needs to be mailed to PRSA/PO Box 341023/Bartlett, TN 38184. The job posting fee is $100 for 90 days. To submit a listing, you will need to register in the PRSA Memphis database in order to post your listing. If you need to be invoiced, please email PRSA Coordinator Jamie Coggins at coordinator@prsamemphis.org Your registration information will not be used for any marketing and promotional purposes; it is simply part of our listing process. All positions are reviewed and activated by the Coordinator before posting live on the web site. This occurs within 24 hours after your listing is submitted. Positions will not be posted until a check is received. Checks must be payable to PRSA Memphis and sent to the address listed above for processing. Job postings expire after 90 days but may be renewed for an additional 90 days at a cost of $25. If there is no indication that a listing is to be renewed, it will be expired at the end of the...

2006-2007 Media Guide

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 16:05:25 GMT

The Mid-South Media guide is our Memphis PRSSA chapter's annual publication that provides contact information for the Shelby County broadcast, print and electronic media. It also includes a special sub-section for print media within a 75 mile radius of Memphis.

The Mid-South Media Guide is our primary fundraiser. Funds received from sales are used in a variety of manners including office supplies, refreshments for meetings and conducting special professional development/career oriented seminars and workshops. Money raised through annual sales are also used to subsidize the costs of sending members to the national conference.