Super Bowling mixer Feb. 16 — students versus pros

Super Bowling mixer Feb. 16 — students versus pros

On Thursday, Feb. 16, it’s the students against the pros at the first annual Super Bowling event. It’s your chance to mingle with the student chapter of PRSSA and the PR pros of the Sierra Nevada PRSA chapter. Join us for food, drink and, of course, a little bowling at Wild Island’s Coconut Bowl, located at 1855 East Lincoln Way in Sparks. Mingling begins at 5 p.m. with bowling beginning...

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PRSSA Nevada hosts regional conference

PRSSA Nevada hosts regional conference

PRSSA Nevada is holding a regional conference April 12-14 at the University of Nevada. The theme is “Bringing New Energy to PR,” encompassing the region’s renewable energy opportunities, inspiring new motivation in the various PR fields and energizing students with information for their futures. On Thursday, April 12, 2012, there will be a networking fair for students to explore...

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APR boot camp March 24

APR boot camp March 24

If one of your new year’s resolutions includes taking your career to the next level, consider becoming an APR. If this sounds good to you, save the date for an APR boot camp on March 24. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day, our chapter’s co-chairs of Professional Development Alexia Bratiotis and Natalie Brown will walk you through the process of earning your APR and share study tips....

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Jan. 25: Google’s marketing specialist to discuss brand development, destination marketing

Jan. 25: Google’s marketing specialist to discuss brand development, destination marketing

The Public Relations Society of America Sierra Nevada Chapter will kick off its 2012 program series with Google Travel’s marketing specialist, Shaun Aukland. The program will discuss destination marketing and brand development featuring examples from some of the top names in the industry. Aukland, who joined Google in 2010, provides account management and consultation for major destination...

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Best of local public relations programs, tactics and professionals honored

Best of local public relations programs, tactics and professionals honored

RENO, Nev. – The Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) recognized northern Nevada’s outstanding programs and top professional for the past year at the Annual Silver Spikes Awards on Thursday, Nov. 17. “Our industry has advanced because of the exceptional professionals at work throughout the community,” said 2011 PRSA Sierra Nevada Chapter President Annie...

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Best public relations professionals and community members to be honored at annual Silver Spike Awards

Best public relations professionals and community members to be honored at annual Silver Spike Awards

Master of Ceremonies Connie Wray, of Alice 96.5 FM, will lead an exciting program highlighting the best public relations practices and professionals in our community The Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) announces its outstanding northern Nevada professionals for the past year and will formally recognize these individuals, as well as the best local public...

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