PRSA Richmond

PRSA Richmond announces winners of 2008 Virginia Public Relations Awards; Dr. Judy Turk receives prestigious Thomas Jefferson Award

noemail@prsarichmond.org — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amy Ridolphi (804) 828-2095 awridolphi@vcu.edu RICHMOND, VA – Last night, the Richmond chapter of the Public Relations Society of America honored local organizations and companies for excellence in public relations. The 61st annual awards ceremony, {Let’s Get Connected}, was held at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond. The Virginia Public Relations Awards recognize the exceptional work of public relations practitioners from across the state, said Felicia F. McLemore, APR, president of PRSA Richmond. This recognition celebrates the value of public relations as a business tool, as well as the creativity of public relations professionals. Awards are separated into two divisions: Public Relations Programs and Public Relations Tactics. The Programs division judges comprehensive campaigns while the Tactics division judges specific components. Programs entries can receive either Silver Medallion or...

May Events Explore Crisis Communications at Virginia Tech

noemail@prsarichmond.org — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2008 Contact: Anedra Bourne abourne@tredegar.org 804.780.1865, ext. 16 Crisis Communications: Perspectives from Virginia Tech a Year after the April 2007 Tragedy A Media Panel Discussion and Inside Look from Larry Hincker Richmond, Va. – Are you really prepared for a crisis? Does your communications plan incorporate strategies and tactics to handle a crisis and clearly communicate it to the media? Join the members of PRSA Richmond and IABC as they join forces to host a special reception and professional development session the evening of Wednesday, May 21. The event is $15 for PRSA and IABC members; $20 for non-members. Larry Hincker, associate vice president of university relations for Virginia Tech, will talk about the April 16, 2007 tragedy and how he and his team worked with the media, university officials, students, Virginia Tech and state police investigators, the university president and parents during the crisis. Hincker will...

1,000 Virginians Drive Out Diabetes with Specialty Plates

noemail@prsarichmond.org — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release: October 8, 2007 Media Contact: Eva Clark, JDRF (804) 405-8384 1,000 Virginians Drive Out Diabetes with Specialty Plates -Milestone means proceeds will support Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to help find a cure- (Richmond, Va.) - The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation just reached a major milestone in the fight against diabetes. JDRF announced the sale of the 1,000th Drive Out Diabetes specialty license plate through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. From this point forward, proceeds from Drive Out Diabetes plate sales will directly benefit JDRF’s mission to find a cure for diabetes. Marilyn B. Tavenner, Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources, was the 1,000th Virginian to puchase a Drive Out Diabetes license plate. She joined JDRF at Byrd Park in Richmond to celebrate the milestone as part of the organizations annual walk-a-thon on Saturday, October 8....

PRSA RICHMOND ANNOUNCES 2007 VIRGINIA PUBLIC RELATIONS AWARD WINNERS AT 60th ANNUAL EVENT

noemail@prsarichmond.org — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:00:00 GMT

FOR RELEASE: June 15, 2007, 8 a.m. Contact: Chuck Hansen 804-240-7743 PRSA RICHMOND ANNOUNCES 2007 VIRGINIA PUBLIC RELATIONS AWARD WINNERS AT 60th ANNUAL EVENT Top Awards include: Silver Best in Show – Charles Ryan Associates; Bronze Best in Show – CarMax Mark Raper named 17th recipient of Thomas Jefferson Award RICHMOND – Last night the Richmond chapter of the Public Relations Society of America awarded medallion and certificate of merit awards, including Best in Show awards, during the 60th annual Virginia Public Relations Awards program. The event was held at the Jefferson Hotel. There are two divisions of awards: Programs (Silver) and Tactics (Bronze). Programs are entire communication campaigns while Tactics are specific pieces of campaigns. There are a number of categories in each divisions, and within those categories, there can be up to one Medallion winner and a number of Certificate of Merit winners. Programs entries...

The Press is Calling - And the News Isn't Good

noemail@prsarichmond.org — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Richmond—While most people spent New Year’s Day 2006 making resolutions, Cynthia Price of the City of Richmond Police Department spent the day dealing with one of the most violent days in decades. By the end of the day, two area families had been murdered, and Richmond started the year with seven unsolved homicides.

Price will speak to PRSA Richmond members and guests about this tragic day will share insights on how the Richmond Police responded to this public relations crisis and what lessons were learned. Since 1998, Price has overseen the image of the Richmond Police Department by managing crisis and day-to-day communications. She also is a member of the senior command staff and is involved with policy and other key issues within the department.

PRSA Richmond (www.prsarichmond.org) is a professional association serving Central Virginia public relations practitioners. The chapter and the national organization share the vision to unify, strengthen and advance the profession of public relations. Monthly luncheons are held on the last Wednesday of the month. Registration is required and the luncheon begins at 11:45 at the Sheraton Richmond West Hotel. The cost is $30 for non-members. To register for the lunch or for more information, contact prsarichmond@comcast.net.

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MANAGING EDITOR OF RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH TO SPEAK TO PRSA RICHMOND

noemail@prsarichmond.org — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Richmond—In a world that is connected 24/7, what are newspapers like the Richmond Times Dispatch doing to stay competitive and keep readers? Peggy Bellows, managing editor of the Richmond Times Dispatch will answer this question and many more as the guest speaker at the March PRSA Richmond luncheon on March 28.

As the fall 2006 issue of The Strategist reported, “newspapers are under siege from a number of fronts, including industry consolidation, Wall Street’s demand for ever-higher profits, the explosion of blogs and other Web-based information channels and the rise of ethnic media in response to ever-changing population demographics that render the very concept of ‘mainstream journalism’ obsolete.”

Bellows will discuss what newspapers are doing to stay afloat in this ever-changing news world, and what the Times-Dispatch is doing to increase readership at a time when many daily papers are losing readers. She will also explain how recent leadership changes at the Times-Dispatch are positioning the daily paper for success.

Having joined the Times-Dispatch in January, Bellows has worked at newspapers across the country for more than 27 years. In addition to writing and editing features, sports, local news and a Sunday magazine, Bellows has overseen the front page and launched one newspaper onto the World Wide Web. Most recently, Bellows worked as editor of The Forum in Fargo, N.D. She has a master’s degree in public communication from Syracuse University and a bachelor's degree in English from Bloomsburg State College in Pennsylvania.

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PRSA Richmond Members Offer Volunteer PR Support to an Area Organization

noemail@prsarichmond.org — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:00:00 GMT

Contact: Tamra Talmadge-Anderson Office phone: 804-545-5573 Cell phone: 804- 201-7839 Email: ttanderson@virginia.org Contact: Jennifer Mason Office phone: 804-861-2408 Cell phone: 804-247-0660 Email: ms_jennifer_mason@yahoo.co FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2007 PRSA Richmond Members Offer Volunteer PR Support to an Area Organization Richmond Nonprofits May Apply to Receive Public Relations Assistance from Local Society Richmond, VA – Members of the Richmond Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Public Service Committee will offer a Richmond-area nonprofit organization support in promoting an event, project or ongoing mission. The committee members, made up of practicing marketing and public relations professionals, are volunteering their time and talents to assist with this one-time community service project. There are three criteria for organizations seeking assistance....

Hank Amann to be inducted into PRSA College of Fellows

noemail@prsarichmond.org — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Trisha Ip (804) 560-8249 tip@ideastations.org HENRY J. “HANK” AMANN TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY OF AMERICA’S COLLEGE OF FELLOWS RICHMOND, Va., November 7, 2006 – Henry J. “Hank” Amann, APR, will be inducted into the Public Relations Society of America’s College of Fellows at the Society’s international conference on Saturday, November 11. Amann, vice chairman of BCF, is one of 15 new members to be elected to the prestigious College of Fellows. Amann is the local chapter’s fifth fellow to be inducted. Amann’s career includes public relations positions with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Reynolds Metals Company. In 1988, Amann founded Amann & Associates Public Relations, which merged with BCF in 2001. His work has been recognized with numerous regional and national awards, including a Best of Silver Anvil Award from PRSA for...

Earning Trust, Building Loyalty

noemail@prsarichmond.org — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Trisha Ip 804-560-8249 tip@ideastations.org Earning Trust, Building Loyalty Richmond, VA October 17, 2006 -- PRSA Richmonds upcoming lunch meeting on Wednesday, October 25 at the Sheraton Richmond West will feature Robert (Bobby) S. Ukrop sharing his insights on “Earning Trust, Building Loyalty.” Bobby is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ukrops Super Markets Inc. He started on the payroll part-time at 14 as a courtesy clerk and began his career at Ukrops after earning his undergraduate degree in 1969 from the University of Richmond, where he served as a member of the Board of Trustees for 18 years. Though Bobby worked in the family business growing up, he became intimately involved in the success of the company when he became a store manager in 1972 after receiving his MBA from the Darden School at the University of Virginia. Since its founding as a small market by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ukrop,...

How to be a Fortune 100 Best Company

noemail@prsarichmond.org — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 14:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Trisha Ip 804-560-8249 tip@ideastations.org How to be a Fortune 100 Best Company Richmond, VA September 14, 2006 -- PRSA Richmonds upcoming lunch meeting on Wednesday, September 27 at the Sheraton Richmond West Hear from Trina Lee and Lisa Van Riper about what it takes to become a Fortune 100 Best Company. Carmax has been on this coveted list for the past two years--the only company in Central Virginia to earn that distinction. Learn about the entry process, the company culture that Fortune looks for, and the importance of internal and external public relations during the process. Trina and Lisa will also share some fun stories about the whole experience. CarMax, a Fortune 500 company and one of the Fortune 2006 100 Best Companies to Work For, is the nations largest retailer of used cars. With headquarters in Richmond, Va., CarMax currently operates 71 used car superstores in 34 markets. CarMax also operates seven new car...

2006 Virginia Public Relations Awards

noemail@prsarichmond.org — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 14:00:00 GMT

For Release: Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 6 p.m. Contact: Trisha Ip 560-8249 tip@ideastations.org PRSA RICHMOND ANNOUNCES 2006 VIRGINIA PUBLIC RELATIONS AWARD WINNERS AT 59th ANNUAL EVENT Top Awards include: Silver Best in Show - Housing Virginia (CRT/tanaka), Bronze Best in Show - Longwood University (CRT/tanaka) Lou Anne Nabhan, APR named 16th recipient of Thomas Jefferson Award RICHMOND – The Richmond Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, PRSA Richmond, awarded organizations merit and medallion awards, including Best in Show awards, during the 59th annual Virginia Public Relations Awards program. The event was held on Wednesday, June 7 at the Sheraton West. There are two divisions of awards: Practices and Tactics. Practices are entire communication campaigns while Tactics are specific pieces of those campaigns. For 2006, Blogs and Podcasting were added as new categories. Multiple categories are included in...

Creeping Crises--Lessons learned in managing communications during an evolving crisis

noemail@prsarichmond.org — Mon, 22 May 2006 10:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Trisha Ip 804-560-8249 tip@ideastations.org Creeping Crises -- lessons learned in managing communications during an evolving crisis Richmond, VA May 22, 2006 -- Join PRSA Richmond for lunch on Wednesday, May 31 for Creeping Crises -- lessons learned in managing communications during an evolving crisis presented by Pam DiSalvo Lepley, APR, Director of University News Services for Virginia Commonwealth University. The program will be held on Wednesday, May 31, at the Sheraton Richmond West hotel, 6624 West Broad Street, Richmond. Registration for the luncheon program begins at 11:45 a.m., and the luncheon begins at 12:15 p.m. There is no lunch charge for PRSA Richmond members, a $15 charge for students and a $30 charge for non-members and guests. Lunch fees are payable at the door with cash or check to PRSA Richmond. To register, contact Sara Hunt at (804) 915-1331 or e-mail prsarichmond@comcast.net. PRSA Richmond...

Carmine Gallo set to inspire Richmonds business community

noemail@prsarichmond.org — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Trisha Ip 804-560-8249 tip@ideastations.org Richmond, VA March 14, 2006 – Any business professional who has to pitch or promote their company, their vision, their product or service wont want to miss their chance to have lunch with Carmine Gallo, an Emmy Award-winning business journalist, a communications coach and author of the new book, 10 Simple Secrets of the Worlds Greatest Business Communicators. Gallo will share the 10 Simple Secrets through stories, examples and actionable tips. A few things Gallo will share will be: How communicators like Apple CEO Steve Jobs, Cisco CEO John Chambers and Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz inspire their customers, investors and employees. How to tell a business story thats clear, concise and compelling How to walk, talk and look like a leader This will be Carmines only visit to Richmond, VA in 2006 and he will be joining us the week that his book launches on...

Crisis Communications: Managing a disaster

noemail@prsarichmond.org — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Trisha Ip 804-560-8249 tip@ideastations.org Crisis Communications: Managing a disaster Richmond, VA March 14, 2006 -- PRSA Richmonds upcoming lunch meeting on Wednesday, March 29 at the Sheraton Richmond West features Dr. Walter Green III, director and associate professor of the Emergency Services program at the University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies. He is in the business of managing disasters and teaching others how to manage them as well. He understands the critical need for clear and timely communications in time of crisis. One of his teaching tools is his ever-increasing global database of disasters, including Natural and man-made disasters. Green holds a bachelors degree from Duke and served in the U.S. Air Force as a command and control, disaster preparedness, future requirements and plans officer, ending his military career as deputy director for plans, U.S. Space Command. He earned a masters...

Attend the Winter PR Olympics in Richmond!

noemail@prsarichmond.org — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 11:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Trisha Ip 804-560-8249 tip@ideastations.org Attend the Winter PR Olympics in Richmond! Richmond, VA February 10, 2006 As the Winter Olympics kick off in Torino, Italy, PRSA Richmond invites you to our very own Winter PR Olympics right here in River City. On February 22nd, PRSA members and guests will have the opportunity to learn from local professionals about various PR campaigns and tactics. As medallion winners from the 2005 Virginia Public Relations Awards, these PR Olympians have lots of experiences to share. In addition to the presentations from medallion winners, PRSA Richmond will also offer advice on other relevant topics like Get Your APR (Accredited in Public Relations)! The Olympics will begin promptly at 12:15 p.m. PRSA members and guests will select a lunch table based on the Torch Topic that interests them. At 12:50 p.m., members will grab a dessert and move to a second table with a different...

Effective employe engagement is the topic of January PRSA/IABC program

noemail@prsarichmond.org — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 11:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Trisha Ip 804-560-8249 tip@ideastations.org Effective Employee Engagement - topic of January PRSA Richmond IABC/Richmond Program RICHMOND, January 18, 2005 – Change management and workplace communications guru Linda Dulye provides tips and best practices from some of todays leading companies to help PR leaders improve internal communications through partnerships and shared responsibility with line leaders and front-line employees.The popular view of employee communications is associated with a product or a department-either the company newsletter or the PR department that creates the company newsletter. In both cases, the view is a barrier to effectiveness. Ownership rights to employee communications should be no different than those for quality or customer service in an organization. It is a communal process. Linda Dulye is internationally recognized for using two-way communications and employee engagement...

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