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Penman PR Training Instit


10/14/2008 - 10/16/2008

AGLCC Members get a discount when registering for this course!

Penman
PR Skills Training Program

Penman

 October 14 - 16, 2008

St. Edward's University Professional Education Center
9420 Research Blvd. Echelon III
Austin, Texas 78759
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
Specialized training for entering a career in public relations or taking your current career to the next level. Taught by practicing public relations professionals.
 
Our three-day PR skills training program provides a comprehensive learning and problem-solving forum for those who want a practical understanding of public relations techniques and strategies. The program begins by examining the basic fundamentals within all key areas of managing a public relations campaign. From there, we systematically move to "working level" knowledge of the specific principles and techniques needed to enter into a career in PR. This approach has been specially designed to fulfill the needs of those who seek a broad, detailed learning experience.

In only three days, you will gain the knowledge and confidence it takes to effectively apply state-of-the-art principles of public relations and represent a company or organization to its publics.
 
You will
- Lean how to plan and implement a PR campaign
- Understand how editors and reporters work and what they need from you
- How to write media pitches that get media attention
- Learn how to successfully handle a crisis

Course Content
- Overview of PR industry, tools and process
- Building a PR strategy and outlining tactics
- Media readiness: positioning / messaging, building the media lists, press kits
- When to use press releases or media pitches, and how to write and pitch them
- How to engage editors
- Editorial calendars - what are they and how are they used effectively
- Executive speaking opportunities
- Media tours
- Online communications and social media
- Crisis communication
 
After the 25th, the price will be $595.