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/
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.
