Three Speaking Dates in the Next Week
It’s going to be a busy week for me! I have three speaking engagements booked in the next seven days, starting tonight. During each of my presentations I’ll be discussing traditional PR and/or social media. If you’re able to attend one or more of them, please stop me to say hello! Here’s a rundown of the events:
Wednesday, April 22: Society of Professional Journalists (Virginia Pro Chapter)
I’ll be part of a roundtable discussion called “Tweeting the Future”, on how journalists and media outlets can better use social media. More information is available in this calendar listing on Richmond.com. The discussion will be part of the organization’s monthly meeting, and is closed except to members and guests. If you’re an SPJ member or know someone who is, try to be there!
Location: Capital Ale House (623 East Main Street, Richmond VA)
Time: 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 28: American Recovery & Entrepreneurship Workshops
Organized by the U.S. Small Business Administration and The Thomas Jefferson Partnership, along with the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center, this is the first in a series of seminars that focus on helping small businesses survive and thrive. The title of the seminar is “Marketing your Business in an Economic Downturn”. I’ll be discussing different PR and marketing strategies that small business owners can use, including traditional media relations and social media. The seminar is FREE, but space is limited. For more information, call 434-295-8198.
Location: Albermarle County Office Building (1600 5th Street Extended , Charlottesville Va)
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 29: New Media Seminars
I posted about this event previously. You can read more HERE. To recap, this is the latest in a series of new media seminars organized by Madison+Main. I’ll be discussing how social media has changed public relations in the last 10 years, and how businesses can use Social Media PR techniques. For more information, including registration and cost, visit the New Media Seminars website. Registration closes on Friday, April 24!
Location: Holiday Inn — Koger Center (1021 Koger Center Boulevard, Richmond, VA)
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

