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8 October  

The Changing Face of Public Relations

Venue:  Claridge's, London

It's that time of year again and the CIPR has an exciting line up for the one-day conference at Claridge's in London on Thursday 8 November.

Topics for discussion include the PR benefits of an environmental policy, protecting employee and company reputation, changing behaviour, transforming a brand and handling a crisis.
 
Speakers include Heather Rabbatts CBE, Chief Executive & Deputy Chairman, Millwall Football Club; Guy Black, Corporate Affairs Director, Telegraph Media Group and Melissa Neil ACIPR, Head of Communications Gloucestershire County Council. Melissa will be talking about the Council's role in handling the major flood crisis earlier this year.
 
The delegate rate is £399 plus vat CIPR members and £499 plus vat non members. Included in the price is attendance at the President's Reception the evening before on 7 November. There are discounts for independent practitioners and those working in local government, charity and educational establishments.

For more information and to book a place visit http://www.cipr.co.uk/conference or email ElspethG@cipr.co.uk
29 October  

Media 2010

Venue:  The Hanbury Club, 83, St George Road, Brighton
Time: 7.30pm

A discussion on the implication of the growth of social media on the delivery of local news and information followed by open forum

We have seen unprecedented changes in the media in recent years, both with developments in technology in the existing media and with much more open access through blogs, podcasts, Wiki, Myspace, Youtube, Facebook, etc.

What have been the implications for local news and information? How will the effects of these and other social and interactive media be felt over the next few years?

Speakers:

  • Michael Beard - Editor, The Argus, Brighton
  • Sarah Ogden - Managing Director, Midnight Communications
  • Will Waghorn - AbsoluteBrighton TV
  • Chair: Peter Rose, FCIPR - Strategic Communication Consultant

Cost: CIPR members: £15 (including light refreshments and a welcome drink)

You can reserve your place online by emailing anita.cundall@eastsussex.gov.uk or by telephone on: 01273 481870

You can also download the booking form and return it by post.

For more about the RSA see www.thersa.org.uk

Feature writing
March 28 - Brighton

When it comes to writing, having natural flair and talent is just the beginning. Having knowledge of proven writing techniques will help you broaden the appeal of your writing whilst ensuring that articles and features attract the appropriate attention.

This session is ideal for those with basic PR writing experience, serving as an interesting and informative introduction to writing features that will sell. Topics covered will include: researching stories; conducting interviews; targeting readership; planning and placing features; and the
process of commissioning writers.

To include a copy of ‘Effective Writing Skills for Public Relations’.

Visit the workshops page for more information and how to book.

CIPR PRide Awards 2005/2006

The Home Counties South & Wessex PRide Awards were held on Thursday 9 February at the Goodwood Park Golf & Country Club, West Sussex. For more information on the winners visit the regions specific pages at http://www.cipr.co.uk/prideawards/homecounties/ or email John de Mierre jdm@heartford.co.uk
If you have any ideas for an event you would like to see us run, please contact John de Mierre on jdm@heartford.co.uk  or Richard Peters on richard@richardpeterspr.co.uk 
An archive of Events from 2005 is available here
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