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June Program & Luncheon
Speaker's Name: Panel: Making the Case for Public Relations
Day: Wednesday 30-Jun-10 11:45 AM
Location: Sheraton Richmond West Hotel 6624 West Broad Street Richmond, VA
Summary: Making the Case for Public Relations: Demonstrating the Value of PR Have you ever been asked whether what you do fo...
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Chapter News

President’s Note: Pride in Public Relations!

Author: Denise Baddour

Release Date: Monday 7-Jun-10 10:00 AM

Throughout your career in Communications, how often have you had to stop and explain to non-PR practitioners (family, friends and contacts not in PR or a communications field) the true meaning and practice of Public Relations? I’m sure at least once or twice. How many times has someone referred to you as a spin-doctor or publicist? There is a tremendous opportunity in enhancing the image of Public Relations, growing the profession and demonstrating its vitality to any... [More Info] Posted by: Denise Baddour

CRT/tanaka Wins PRSA Silver Anvil and Silver Anvil Award of Excellence

Author: Jeff Wilson, APR

Release Date: Monday 7-Jun-10 9:00 AM

NEW YORK (June 7, 2009) – CRT/tanaka, an award-winning public relations and marketing firm known for creative solutions and workplace culture, received a prestigious Silver Anvil Award and a Silver Anvil Award of Excellence from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The Silver Anvil Awards, which recognize outstanding achievement in strategic public relations planning and implementation, were presented during a ceremony held June 3 in New York. The agency received the Silver... [More Info] Posted by: Jeff Wilson, APR

Spotlight on 2010 "Rising Star" Recipient Greg Surber

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Release Date: Monday 7-Jun-10 6:00 AM

At last month’s Commonwealth Awards ceremony at The Jefferson Hotel, PRSA Richmond announced the winner of its inaugural Rising Star Award: Greg Surber. We sat down with Greg recently to get to know more about him and what winning the award has meant to him. CURRENT JOB: “I’ve been the Marketing Coordinator at Baskerville since October 2008. As one of only three people in our department, I do a lot of everything – developing plans and strategies, new business... [More Info] Posted by: Theresa House

Commonwealth Awards: Duplicate Awards Deadline is June 9

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Release Date: Monday 7-Jun-10 6:00 AM

If you wish to order duplicates of your awards from this year’s Commonwealth Awards ceremony, the deadline is June 9. Please complete the attached form (one for each duplicate award that you order), and send a check to the address on the form. (One check for multiple awards is fine.) Contact Laura Baliles Osberger at (804) 387-5191 or laura@handcraftedcommunications.com.com with any questions. Posted by: Theresa House

PRSA Richmond Welcomes New Members

Author: Jeff Wilson, APR

Release Date: Sunday 6-Jun-10 10:00 PM

PRSA Richmond is pleased to welcome three new members who joined in May 2010. As always, we would like to thank all members and their employers for the continued support of the public relations profession. Our new members are: Catherine Gryp, account executive, CRT/tanaka Cameron McPherson, asst. account executive, CRT/tanaka Beth Monroe, public relations director, Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens If you know of a PR professional who could benefit from membership in PRSA, have questions... [More Info] Posted by: Jeff Wilson, APR

PRSA Taps Experts in Social Technology, Online Behavior and Crisis Communication to Deliver Keynote Addresses at PRSA 2010 International Conference

Author: Tina Lambert, CAE

Release Date: Tuesday 25-May-10 3:00 PM

Taking its cue from some of the major trends shaping the practice of public relations today, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) has engaged influential thought leaders in the fields of social technology, online behavior and crisis communications to deliver keynote addresses at the PRSA 2010 International Conference, Oct. 16–19, in Washington, D.C. The keynote speakers include: Charlene Li, co-author of the business bestseller, “Groundswell: Winning in a World... [More Info] Posted by: Tina Lambert, CAE

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Media/Community Relations Manager --new

Company: Dominion

Date Activated: Friday 4-Jun-10 0:00 AM

This Manager role will establish and maintain effective relationships with members of the Hampton Roads news media to enhance credibility... [More Info] Posted by: Chelsea Coles

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