May 18, 2013

PR After Hours: May 30

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Join us for networking at our PR After Hours! Our chapter meets at restaurants across the suburbs and invites anyone interested in PR or MarCom to join us for good food and better conversation. No entrance fee, just pay for what you order. This Month: Thursday, May 30, 2013 The Onion Pub & Brewery 22221 [...]

Understanding Recent Graduates: How they think and how to survive working with them

Ron Culp speaks to PRSA Suburban Chicago chapter

Whether you graduated from college 30 years ago or 5 years ago, the public relations and communication profession has changed a lot and new graduates are entering the workplace. What did they learn in the last four years at college and how will this change the dynamics of the workplace? Ron Culp will explain the [...]

From Rebecca Black to the Old Spice Guy; the Influence of Web Video: An introduction to the use of video for marketing and public relations efforts

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Tom McPheron will give examples of effective videos applied for outreach efforts, client retention, branding, etc. He’ll discuss the importance of YouTube and other online video sites, the difference between them, and current research on the growing importance of video communications. Tom will follow this with a basic introduction to video production, and he’ll also [...]

Paradigm Shifts: A Revolution in Web Content and Communication

David Gunkel

The Internet and World Wide Web constitute the first major mass medium since television.But the features and operations of this new medium have not remained fixed or static. The web, in particular, is a dynamic system that has changed considerably since the time of its initial introduction. And we now describe its various epochs with [...]

PR/MarCom Mixer at Northern Illinois University

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Thursday February 28, 2013 – Thursday February 28, 2013 1312 West Lincoln Highway Map and Directions | Register Description: Join us for a Mixer with NIU Public Relations and Communication students. Even if you didn’t attend NIU, come out and talk to the next generation of professionals. Or, if you’re a student, come hear some [...]

Developing Social Media Policies with Phil Gomes of Edelman Digital

Phil Gomes

Blocking social media sites can leave employees feeling like they have a noose around their neck. Why stifle free expression when writing a social media policy can set the guidelines for employees and actually encourage creativity? Phil Gomes, Senior Vice President of Digital Integration at Edelman Digital, will provide information on how to develop a [...]

New Monthly Program Location: D.O.C. Wine Bar in Lombard!

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After several years in Elk Grove Village, the PRSA Suburban Chicago Chapter is changing locations to better serve our members. Based on a survey this past fall, the Lombard area was convenient for many members. With close proximity to several major highways and businesses, we are hoping to continue growing our chapter. The chapter conducted [...]

SEO for PR: A SEO Crash Course for PR Pros!

Scott Winterroth

Tuesday January 8, 2013 – Tuesday January 8, 2013 Map and Directions | Register Description: Course Description: Psst… I’ve got a good secret. (Public Relations Pros already make great search engine marketers and at my presentation I’m going to spill all!) As a public relations professional, you probably already create, manage and curate great content. [...]

PRSA Suburban Chicago Anniversary Party Tuesday, November 13th

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Join us for an evening celebration of our 20th Anniversary, Tuesday, November 13th, from 6 – 9 pm at the Sheraton Suites – Elk Grove Village, featuring our special guest, Rex Havens.  Advance tickets are $30 professionals/$25 for students. Bring a toy for our Holiday Toys for Tots collection, and be entered in a drawing [...]

PRSASCC Using Social Media to Help Find a Kidney Donor

Dr. Ron Richman

Were you ever forced to quit a job you love? Do you treasure every waking moment you have with your family? If you have end-stage renal disease you would. Ron Richman is a 54-year-old primary care physician, living in Long Island, NY, that must face this disease head-on every day. And he has for a [...]