February Luncheon ~ February 4, 2010
APR and Why? Three Letters with a Big Impact
Marlene Neill, APR, will discuss this growing trend of accreditation across several industries and how the APR designation is important to your career. Neill is a member of the Universal Accreditation Board that oversees the public relations accreditation exam. At the luncheon, she will also discuss the steps involved in becoming accredited in public relations, benefits and resources available for accreditation candidates, including financial assistance. Don’t miss the chance to take the next step in your professional career. Get details and register
The 2010 Del Oro Awards Call for Entries is now available online
Each year, the San Antonio PRSA chapter recognizes the best public relations achievers and achievements in the greater San Antonio area through the Del Oro Awards Program.
This year, your San Antonio PRSA chapter has expanded the competition with five new La Plata (campaign) categories: Media Relations, Investor Relations, Multicultural Communications, International Communications and Social Media Campaigns. In addition, we have added nine new El Bronce (tactics) categories, including B-roll, press conferences, web sites, Intranets, webcasts, podcasts, blogs, social media and smartphone applications. What does that mean for you? Naturally, you have more chances to win!
Get details and download your entry packet today and get an early start on your award-winning submissions.
Senior Practitioner Breakfast ~ February 24
This quarterly complimentary breakfast is for PRSA members with 15 or more years of experience and for current and former chapter presidents. Even though this event is free, please let us know you are coming so we can reserve your space! Details
Mark Your Calendar for the 2010 Southwest District Conference
Oklahoma City, April 15-17
Calling all communications professionals. Make sure to save a spot in your 2010 budget for the PRSA Southwest District Conference April 15-17 in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City Chapter is gearing up for the annual Conference and outlining the plans for this year's theme - "Your Network is Your Net worth." Details and registration information will be coming soon.
PRSA 2010 International Conference: Powering PRogress
October 16–19, Washington, D.C.
Join us in Washington, D.C., October 16-19, 2010, and experience the excitement, the power, the people and the places of a true capital city. Combine that with the best professional development, influential speakers and networking opportunities, and you’ll be “Powering PRogress.”
Super Saver Registration Rate (Save $250) Deadline: March 1, 2010
Download the PRSA 2010 International Conference Super Saver Registration PDF
News from the Latest Byline
- Business Case for Public Relations is Your Membership Dollars at Work
- Honoring the best PR practictioners, campaigns and tactics in San Antonio – The PRSA Annual Del Oro Awards
- PRSA / PRSSA Spring Shadow Days: February 1-28
Read the latest issue of PRSA San Antonio's monthly Byline newsletter.
PRSA Luncheon held on January 7, 2010
How Radio Can Dominate in a Shrinking Print World
Jim Forsyth, news Director, WOAI, has been at the helm of the South Texas iconic news team since 1987. He is a correspondent for Fox Radio, reports for CBS Radio news and the Texas State Network. Jim will talk about how radio can fulfill a role in the future of broadcast news, even as print publications continue their rapid decline.
See a summary of his presentation and a video excerpt on our chapter blog!
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