I’m really excited to be presenting at my first ever Public Relations Society of America [PRSA] meeting.

Thanks to Diane Short for being such a professional and easy to work with program chair. If you’re in the Chicago area, I’d love to see you there! Here’s the program announcement.

January 12, 2010
PRSA Suburban Chicagoland
Social Media Releases: the “Swiss Army knife” of Public Relations

Barbara Rozgonyi will show you how to craft and pump up your press releases for maximum impact.

You’ve leave this program with the following:
# Search Engine Optmization: Find out how to attract more focused attention with keywords and links

# Socialization: Learn how to transition traditional releases into a shareable and multi-media social release format

# Distribution: Discover free and paid distribution services that help you target newsmakers, customers and communities

Presenter(s)
Barbara Rozgonyi, Founder, CoryWest Media, LLC
CoryWest Media, LLC, is a strategic social, public relations and marketing consultancy based in Chicago’s western suburbs. The creator of the Marketing Transformations Process and The Accelerated Marketing Plan, Barbara blends her experience as a storyteller, sales trainer, entrepreneur, marketing consultant and social media maven into lively, dynamic programs that get results for clients, live audiences and students. In August 2009, Ragan Communications tapped Barbara’s talent to develop “twitter 101” and “twitter and PR” programs for their Social Media Boot Camp.

Program details
Date: January 12, 2010
Time: Networking at 6:00 PM, Dinner at 6:30 PM, Program Follows
Location: Sheraton Suites, 121 Northwest Point Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Cost: $30.00 for PRSA members $40.00 for non-members $25.00 for PRSSA students

Registration Deadline: 12:00 PM January 11, 2010

Online PR Social Media Releases Program Registration

Have a question or need help with online social media releases? Let’s talk in the comment box or call me at 630.207.7530.