Around Town: Breakfast with Peter Shankman

Mark your calendars – Peter Shankman in Richmond January 27

On Tuesday, Jan. 27, The Hodges Partnership presents a breakfast discussion with social media guru Peter Shankman, the creator of HARO (Help A Reporter Out). Reserve your spot now as seating is limited.

With 100 percent of proceeds benefiting FightSMA, "Breakfast with Peter Shankman" will focus on how to make social media work for your clients and the magic of HARO, followed by a Q&A session. 

WHERE: Community Idea Stations (WCVE) at 23 Sesame Street, Richmond, Va. View Map.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 27, 2009, 7:30-9:45 a.m.

Continental breakfast and registration will start at 7:30 a.m., the discussion begins at 8 a.m.

HOW MUCH: Tickets are $25 per person with all proceeds going to FightSMA. Please e-mail Julia Webster to register for the event; checks will be accepted the morning of the event and can be made payable to The Hodges Partnership.

WHO:

The Hodges Partnership

The Hodges Partnership creates and implements strategic communications programs using a broad array of public relations tactics. We develop plans that are uniquely designed to break through the competitive clutter for each of our clients.  Among our core competencies: media relations, publicity campaigns, crisis communications, media training, internal communications, promotional copy, issue management and event planning.  Clients include AMF Bowling, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Hamilton Beach Brands, Madison Brands, Mondial Assistance and SnagAJob.com.  On the Web at http://www.hodgespartnership.com/.

Contact Julia Webster at THP (804-788-1414) for more information on the event.

Peter is recognized nationally and globally for radically new ways of thinking about social media, PR, marketing, advertising, creativity and just about everything else. He's the founder and CEO of The Geek Factory, Inc., a boutique Marketing and PR Strategy firm located in New York City with clients worldwide. His blog, which he launched in 2002, (http://www.shankman.com/) comments on and generates news and conversation. Peter is the author of “Can We Do That?! Outrageous PR Stunts That Work and Why Your Company Needs Them.”

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