The PRofessional

This Week in CWC

February 2, 2010

Design, Copywrite and Print Techniques: The Perfect Package

Central West Coast Chapter, FPRA

Date: Feb. 18. 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Place: Flemings Steak House.
Cost: $25. / CWC Members $30. / Future CWC Members

The February program will provide a unique opportunity to hone your skills to ensure that your marketing materials and campaigns are successful. A panel of industry experts will share useful tips on graphic design elements that capture attention, copyright principles that guarantee an effective message, and printing pitfalls that can cost you time and money. Each of these components plays an important role in ‘the perfect package’. Register Now.

Change in Schedule for First APR Study Session

APR

APR study sessions, scheduled to start this week, will begin next week on Wednensday, Feb. 10. All study sessions will be at Selby Botanical Gardens from 6-8 pm on Wednesdays. If you are interested in reviewing the study session topics and joining the 2010 group seeking accreditation, please contact Maura Howl at howlmc@manateeschools.net.

CWC In the News

The Bradenton Herald put the spotlight on the many advantages of participating in the CWC FPRA Pro Bono Project Bank.  Read the article. 

Social Media Tip: Increasing followers on Twitter:

“Many people have built their following because they are well known away from Twitter, ….they used their websites or platforms to promote their Twitter profile. This doesn’t mean that you can’t develop a strong Twitter following if you are not famous for something online or offline. It can be done, but in my opinion, building a Twitter following has little to do with how you use Twitter.” DoshDosh

Read the entire article. And then, tell us if you agree. Just hit the reply button.  

Take advantage of your member resources!

Beyond the Hype, a blog covering hi tech communications, recently posted insightful comments about the success of Conan O'Brian's communication exit strategy. Beyond the Hype is listed as a valuable resource on the PR Resources tab on the FPRA.org website. From Blogs to Services to Professional Organizations and more, the PR Resources section offers a wealth of material to enrich your career.  Take advantage of your FPRA membership! Take me there now!

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