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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PRSA leadership votes in favor of dues increase

PRSA leadership votes in favor of dues increase

The PRSA Leadership Assembly recently took place on Oct. 15 in Orlando, Fla. The major item of debate was PRSA’s proposed dues increase. As we previously communicated, the Sierra Nevada Chapter joined several other small chapters in advocating against the dues increase because of concerns that it could impact membership. However, the Leadership Assembly voted to approve the dues increase....

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Silver Spike Awards and celebrating 25 years

Silver Spike Awards and celebrating 25 years

Join friends and colleagues at the 25th Annual Silver Spike Awards at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Thursday, November 17, 2011! Master of Ceremonies Connie Wray, of Alice 96.5FM, will lead an exciting program highlighting the best public relations practices and professionals of 2011. Join in on this year’s silent auction, benefiting chapter communication and education programs, while...

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APR Bootcamp Nov. 5

APR Bootcamp Nov. 5

Attention! Enlist, er, enroll NOW for The Sierra Nevada Chapter’s APR Bootcamp – Saturday, November 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Summit shopping center in south Reno. This intensive day-long study session is a great way to jump-start your APR process (no readiness review panels or computer tests). Learn the strategies behind the tactics, discover communication models and theory, brush-up on...

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