PRemier Award Entry Deadline Extended to Wednesday, 9/8!

Ever wish you had more time in your day? Well, we can't change the laws of time and space, but we CAN push back your deadline! You can still enter your best work for a PRSA-NEW PRemier Award until Wednesday, Sept. 8. There is no additional charge, and the entry will not be considered "late."

 

We want to thank everyone who has already sent their entries! We scheduled conservatively since this was our first year. However, we're finding things are going smoothly...I guess it happens from time to time! So feel free to take the long weekend to dot your i's and cross your t's. Or use the extra time to start from scratch and enter that project you've been considering but weren't sure you had the time. (It's not too complicated.)

Consider Public Relations Ethics this Month

September is Ethics Month and 2010 is the 10th anniversary of the revised PRSA Code of Ethics. The Code, created and maintained by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards, sets out principles and guidelines built on core values.

The practice of public relations can present unique and challenging ethical issues. At the same time, protecting integrity and the public trust are fundamental to the profession’s role and reputation. Bottom line, successful public relations hinges on the ethics of its practitioners.

All PRSA members pledge to core values, principles and practice guidelines that define professionalism and advance success within the industry.

If you've encountered a dilemma, have a moral question or would like some case study examples, various resources are available to you on the PRSA National website.

September's Meeting: Integrate Video into your PR Message

Chris Hibben, owner of Snap 180 Media, has created award-winning videos for companies like Ford, Lexus, EAA, ESPN and Good Morning America.

He will share his expertise on how to integrate video into your business, brand, press release and website. Topics to be covered include You Tube/Vimeo/Google, web integration, choosing a production company, targeting your message, meta data, content management systems, script writing and cost. 

When: Tues., Sept. 28 at 11: 15 a.m. (includes networking, lunch and program)
Where: Encircle Health, 2500 E. Capitol Dr., Appleton
Cost: $20/member, $30/guest, $15/student

Register today!

October's 10th Anniversary Meeting: An Afternoon with Peter Shankman!

An entrepreneur, author, speaker and worldwide connector, Peter Shankman is recognized for his radical new ways of thinking about social media, PR, marketing, advertising, creativity and customer service. He is the founder of Help a Reporter Out (HARO), CEO of The Geek Factory, a boutique marketing and PR strategy firm in New York City, and author of Can We Do That?! Outrageous PR Stunts that Work and Why Your Company Needs Them. Shankman's 90-minute speech will focus on how companies, agencies and others can use social media to generate revenue.

When: Tues., Oct. 26 at 2 p.m.
Where: Brett Favre Steakhouse, 1004 Brett Favre Pass, Green Bay
Cost: Prices vary based on whether attending the meeting, meal or both. See website for specific prices.

PRSA NEW Seeking 2011 Board and Committee Candidates

Are you looking for ways to get involved or to gain leadership experience? PRSA Northeast Wisconsin is looking for you to step up. The nominating committee is looking for members to volunteer their time and talents to the organization. We are in the process of nominating current members for the 2011 board and committees. For a snap shot of positions that make up the board and committees, go to http://www.prsanewis.org/involved.php.

Please e-mail Krissy Lillie, Janet Bonkowski or Nadia Farr by Sept. 8 if you are interested.

September's Top Ten List: Body Language Mistakes Women Leaders Make

Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D., joined us for our annual meeting in October two years ago. She talked with our group about the secrets and science of body language at work. Carol blogs about her observations and advice on change, leadership, body language in the workplace and anything else that catches her attention. She recently posted 10 Body Language Mistakes Women Leaders Make. Do you see any of the ten behaviors in how you communicate?

Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook page.

September

34 years:
Louis Williams, Jr., Lou Williams Companies

5 years:
BethAnn Molkentin, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican

3 years:
Nancy Kuenster, National Association of Tax Professionals
Cassie Wenzel, Integrys Energy Group

1 year:
Tammy Homan, Nsight/Cellcom
Kristine Pavletich, Bemis Company, Inc.
Anna Van Handel
Tiffani Wille, MetLife