26 Mar 2015

PR Network of the Quad Cities Half Day Workshop scheduled for April 21

By Amy Tiffany

Keynote speaker Michael Angelo Caruso will deliver keynote address on "How to Engage Someone in 15 Seconds."

Rock Island, Ill. (March 25, 2015) - PR Network of the Quad Cities is hosting its annual Half Day Workshop at the iWireless Center on April 21. The keynote speaker is international speaker and author Michael Angelo Caruso.

Caruso's presentation will cover how to execute the perfect handshake, diffuse an angry customer, craft an impressive elevator speech, create value in the first ten words you say to someone, and so much more. You have 15 seconds to make a good first impression. Everyone can make a better first impression!

Caruso is based out of Royal Oaks, Mich., and travels the country delivering motivational speeches. He's delivered over 2,000 paid presentations and keynote speeches on leadership, selling and internet marketing.

Breakout sessions include :

Social Media Marketing What Matters in 2015 (and Beyond) - Josh Krakauer, Sculpt LLC

Krakauer will present on social media marketing trends/survival kit for 2015, with an additional emphasis on the how and why of Facebook advertising. Josh Krakauer is the Founder and CEO of Sculpt LLC, Social Media Marketing Agency based in Iowa City, Iowa. Sculpt focuses on social media community management, strategic planning, creative execution, and brand development in the digital space.  Krakauer is a graduate of the University of Iowa, and is "obsessed" with all things social, web and startup.

Technological Changes & Effective Video for PR - Joe Brown, MediaWork Productions

The breakout session will discuss changing technology over the years and effective video for public relations. A short Q&A will also be included, so get your questions about video ready! Founded in 2001, MediaWork Productions produces video for businesses and non-profits along with some agency work. Brown is a co-owner of MediaWork. He is a graduate of Auburn University, with a B.A. in Mass Communications, double minor in Journalism and Business Management.

Media Buying - Natalie Linnville-Mass, MediaLink

This breakout session will focus on media buying, and will explore the differences between using a media buying software and buying by hand, as well as what media buyers look at when buying TV, Radio, Cable, Print, Outdoor, and Online. Trends and processes behind media buying will also be discussed. Natalie Linville-Mass is President of Media Link, Inc., has been in the media field for more than 25 years. She graduated from Drake University with a degree in Broadcast Sales and Management.  Natalie has successfully grown Media Link over the past 14 years through her consultation, media placement and development of Media Link Software™.

Crisis Management - John Riches, Aloca

"Social media - creating crisis when none exist." Curious? Attend this session to learn more. John Riches is Communications & Public Affairs Manager for Alcoa in the Quad Cities. He has managed high-profile visits to the plant by President Obama and Governor Branstad. He is a former TV Reporter and News Director at WQAD-TV. John graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. Degree in Broadcast Journalism and minors in Economics and Computer Science.

"We're very excited to have Mr. Caruso as our keynote speaker. He will motivate and inspire attendees to be better people," said Amy Kolner, Half Day Workshop Director. "Plus, our breakout sessions are covering such a wide range of topics - there is something for every marketer and PR professional in the Quad Cities. We are also excited to honor our first winner of the Marketing and Public Relations Professional of the Year award!"

PR Network of the Quad Cities Half Day Workshop

§  When: Tuesday, April 21 from 8 a.m. - Noon

§  Where: iWireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline, IL

Advanced registration is required. Deadline to register is April 10. For additional event details and to RSVP your attendance, please visit http://www.prnetworkqc.org/workshop.php.

For more information about PR Network of the Quad Cities and to learn about membership opportunities, visit http://www.prnetworkqc.org/ orwww.facebook.com/PRNetworkQC.

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About PR Network of the Quad Cities

PR Network of the Quad Cities, Inc. provides professional development, networking and educational opportunities to individuals interested in the marketing/public relations/communications field.

23 Mar 2015

PR Network Marketer of the Year Award Nominations

By Amy Tiffany

PR Network of the Quad Cities will recognize a member with the inaugural Marketer of the Year award at Half Day Workshop April 21.

Rock Island, Ill. (March 17, 2015) - For the first time, PR Network of the Quad Cities will honor a member with a Marketer of the Year award. The award was created this year to highlight the accomplishments of marketing and PR professionals in the Quad Cities.

Award Description

Based on a nomination process, the Marketer of the Year award is the most prestigious honor awarded to a member of the association and honors outstanding accomplishments in the field of marketing and public relations in the Quad Cities.

Nominees are solicited from PR Network members, but you do not need to be a PR Network member (or a marketing professional) to nominate someone. After all nominations are collected, a committee will select the winner.

Eligibility

Individuals must be a PR Network member and be on the membership list as of April 1, 2015, have at least three years of experience in the field and have clear leadership and ownership of the work they are submitting; those holding marketing or PR positions or leading creative projects are preferred. 

"When the board sat down last fall for a brainstorming session on how to improve our organization, we discussed the importance of recognizing the hard work marketing and PR professionals put into our community," said Monica Wolfe, PR Network President. "We're asking for nominations for this award, hoping to bring attention to the brain power, time and passion marketing and PR professionals dedicate to their jobs and the Quad Cities."

The award will be presented during PR Network's annual Half Day Workshop, which takes place this year on April 21 at the iWireless Center.

Nominations for the Marketer of the Year award are due on April 1, and can be submitted to nominations@prnetworkqc.org or PO Box 3043, Rock Island, IL 61201. For additional information, a full list of criteria and to nominate a marketing professional, visit www.prnetworkqc.com. 

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About PR Network of the Quad Cities

PR Network of the Quad Cities, Inc. provides professional development, networking and educational opportunities to individuals interested in the marketing/public relations/communications field.

22 Aug 2014

PR Network of the Quad Cities announces 2014-2015 officers

By Amy Tiffany

Rock Island, Ill. (August 22, 2014) - PR Network of the Quad Cities, a local organization for public relations professionals of the Quad Cities, has announced its officers for the 2014-2015 year.

Nine new members join the board of 13 communications and marketing professionals from across the Quad Cities. The 2014-2015 officers include :

  • President ? Monica Wolfe, MindFire Communications
  • Vice President ? Diane Koster, Community Foundation of the Great River Bend
  • Secretary ? Lindsey Lobur, iWireless Center
  • Treasurer ? Tiffany Stott, Edwards Creative
  • Membership Director ? Erin Wyant, Russell Construction
  • Student Membership Director ? Rachel Parkin, Saint Ambrose University Student
  • Special Event Forum Director ? Jillian McCleary, Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce
  • Communication Director ? Amy Tiffany, MindFire Communications
  • Publicity Director ? Joscelyn Stone, Bethany for Children and Families
  • Programming Director ? Ronna Walker-Johnson, Media Link, Inc.
  • Half-Day Workshop Director ? Amy Kolner, Integrity Integrated
  • Webmaster ? Doug Tschopp, Augustana College
  • At-Large ? Jenny Parvin, United Way of the Quad Cities

"PR Network of the Quad Cities is the go-to organization in the Quad Cities for PR, marketing and communications professionals, and we're excited to welcome the new officers," said Monica Wolfe, who is entering her second year as president.

PR Network of the Quad Cities holds monthly educational luncheons, a Half Day Workshop in April, and other networking opportunities throughout the year as well as includes benefits for local college students.

The first luncheon of the year will take place on Thursday, September 18. A case study on the "Trauma Care Consortium now what? Campaign: Targeting Your Audience and Implementing Measurements" will be discussed featuring speakers Amy Jones, Community Health Care and Angie Kendall, Child Abuse Council.

For event details and to RSVP, please visit http://www.prnetworkqc.org/events.php.

For more information about the PR Network of the Quad Cities and to learn about membership opportunities, visit http://www.prnetworkqc.org/ or www.facebook.com/PRNetworkQC.

About PR Network of the Quad Cities

PR Network of the Quad Cities, Inc. provides professional development, networking, and educational opportunities to individuals interested in the marketing/public relations/communications field.

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