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Minnesota PRSA Classics Awards: Call for Entries
2007-11-26 15:10:00 Entries are now being accepted for the 30th Annual Minnesota PRSA Classics Awards . All Minnesota communications professionals are eligible to enter; you do not need to be a PRSA member. DEADLINEDeadline for receipt of entries is noon, Friday, December 14, 2007. Each entry must be submitted according to the "How to Submit Your PRSA Classics Entry" instructions located at www.mnprsa.com or it will be disqualified without a refund. There are no deadline extensions. ELIGIBILITYThe majority of an entry's work must be completed between October 1, 2006 and November 30, 2007. Programs tend to have a better chance of winning when they're near completion and they can be better evaluated against their initial objectives. More About: Call
Job - ARAnet - National Media Consultant
2007-11-20 14:10:00 ARAnet - National Media Consultant More About: Ulta
Job - ARAnet, Inc. - Adfusion Online Media Buyer
2007-11-16 14:19:00 ARAnet, Inc. - Adfusion Online Media Buyer
Clipping Services?
2007-11-16 13:33:00 Hi Everyone,I received a email from one of our readers asking about clipping services. She is unhappy with the quality of her current one.Do you have any recommendations of a service with high quality clips and a reasonable price? More About: Services
YAMAMOTO MOSS MACKENZIE SCORES TWO AWARDS
2007-11-15 23:15:00 Yamamoto Moss Mackenzie left The Show, the Advertising Federation of Minnesota’s annual advertising awards gala, with two new awards, a silver pushpin for an agency holiday mailing and a bronze for a piece designed for the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The honors were given on the evening of Fri., Oct. 19 at The Depot in downtown Minneapolis. The advertising and interactive marketing awards were judged earlier this year from a pool of 1,620 entries from agencies, individuals and corporate advertisers. More About: Awards , Scores , Yamamoto
Job - Misukanis & Odden - Online Marketing Manager
2007-11-13 01:06:00 Misukanis & Odden - Online Marketing Manager More About: Online Marketing , Ager
BlogWorld Update - Small Business Blogging
2007-11-09 19:17:00 BlogWorld continues today, as promised here is some information I learned yesterday. I sat in on a session about small business and blogs lead by Scott Allen from About.com. He listed several reasons to start a blog as a small business that really resonated with me. Here are the reasons he listed:Professional DevelopmentCustomer EngagementProfessional DevelopmentPersonal BrandingIndustry NetworkingIndustry LeadershipIf you are doing PR for a small business or thinking of starting a small business consider this article I wrote several years ago that gives some more clarity as to why blogging makes sense for small businesses. More About: Business , Small Business , Blogging , Small , Update
BlogWorld
2007-11-08 15:43:00 I am in sunny Las Vegas for the next two days for the BlogWorld conference. I am excited to see what I can learn about what's new in the virtual world. Expect updates as I feel appropriate.-Ryan
It's official! Journalists Tap Into PR Contacts for Story Ideas
2007-11-08 01:09:00 MediaPost released a report today from the Arketi Group 2007 Web Watch Survey that outlines how journalists like to communicate and where they get story ideas. Highlights are below and you can go to www.mediapost.com to get the whole scoop.*84 percent of journalists say they would or already have used blogs as a primary or secondary source for articles.*100% of those (journalists) surveyed say they rely on the Internet to help get their job done. *One-quarter of journalists say blogs make their job easier. Mike Neumeier, principal of Arketi Group, says "In an era exploding with user-generated content, social media, and Web 2.0, it's important for those in business-to-business communications to understand how journalists are using technology..."*Ninety-seven percent of journalists surveyed say they enjoy using new technologies*Sixty percent of journalists say they spend more than 20 hours a week on the Internet.When asked how journalists use the Internet:98% say reading news97% say... More About: Ideas , Story , Official , Contacts , Journalists
So You Think You Can Be CEO? – an Evening of Cocktails and Competition
2007-11-06 16:56:00 Local PR professionals and firms are invited to participate in So You Think You Can Be CEO? – an Evening of Cocktails and Competition .Teams of four business-minded professionals will compete to run fictitious companies to see who can make the most profitable business for Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest. The winning team will be crowned "JA Titan of Industry" and will receive laptops from Title Sponsor Best Buy. Come and win bragging rights for the PR industry.The competition will take place on Thursday, November 15 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the University of St. Thomas Minneapolis campus.For sponsorship information or to register a team of four, contact Junior Achievement at 651-255-0053, or visit www.jaum.org and click on "Special Events."
RANDY SANDS PROMOTED TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AT WEBER SHANDWICK
2007-11-06 14:15:00 Expanding Expertise in Financial Services PracticeThe Twin Cities office of Weber Shandwick today announced the promotion of Randy Sands to executive vice president in the financial services practice group.Since joining the firm in 1999, Sands has led successful account teams for many of Weber Shandwick’s top business-to-business and government clients, including the Internal Revenue Service, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America and Prudential Retirement. Sands recently led the firm’s efforts to win the U.S. Census Bureau account. Prior to joining Weber Shandwick, he managed communications for the commercial business unit of Travelers (previously The St. Paul Companies). With more than 20 years of public relations, marketing and communications experience, Sands brings to his new position a long history of managing strategic communications programs for Weber Shandwick’s numerous government, retirement and other financial services clients, as well as experience in cri... More About: President , Executive , Vice President , Vice
Select Comfort Moves into new offices.
2007-11-05 19:51:00 Select Comfort is moving! Effective today (November 5th), we will be located in our new building, only a couple of blocks away from our Trenton Lane office. Please take time to update your records with our new address at 9800 59th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55442. More About: Select , Moves , Offices
Haberman & Associates - senior-level public relations executive
2007-11-05 15:44:00 Haberman & Associates - senior-level public relations executive More About: Senior , Public Relations , Public , Executive , Relations
Extreme Ad2 Event: Magazine Edition
2007-11-02 13:23:00 Magazines. Great for catching up on the latest celebrity dish, discovering new travel destinations or just spreading across your coffee table. Either way, there are magazines for all types of readers, meaning opportunities for all types of advertisers. Three periodical-pros from our very own Minnesota Monthly will join us to share the inside scoop on working in the magazine industry, how they work to fulfill clients needs through advertising and the pros and cons of magazine advertising compared to other mediums.Minnesota Monthly speakers include Sara Soli, Marketing Manager; Kylie Engle, Sr. Account Executive; Chrissy Sarinske, Promotions Editor and Writer.Who:You and your advertising posseWhat:November Ad2 Event Ad2 Members: Free with pre-registration, $5 at the doorAd Fed Members: $10 with pre-registration, $15 at the doorNonmembers: $15 with pre-registration, $20 at the doorStudents: $5 with pre-registration, $10 at the doorPre-Registration closes at 5:00 pm on Nov. 13, 2007When:... More About: Magazine , Extreme , Edition
PR Veteran Rumpza Launches Firm
2007-11-01 17:28:00 Bob Rumpza, a veteran of corporate and agency public relations in the Twin Cities, has launched Rumpza Consulting LLC. Rumpza says his firm leverages his extensive experience to improve the reputations of his clients’ organizations, products and services."My work in strategic communications over the past 30 years has prepared me to open Rumpza Consulting," Rumpza said. "I’ve seen it work over and over: A company’s reputation translates into sales, market share and buyer favorability. My job as a strategic communications consultant is to help my clients identify the keys to improving reputation, and then make it happen."Initial clients of the firm include Marvin Windows & Doors, The Toro Company, Lawn-Boy, Liberty Diversified Services and Avant Energy Services. During his 20-year public relations agency career, Rumpza spent 17 years with Weber Shandwick and three years with Nicholson Kovac. His areas of experience include marketing communications, public affairs, crisis co... More About: Veteran
Ad Fed November Luncheon - Social Computing
2007-11-01 15:45:00 Ad Fed November Luncheon - Social Computing Wednesday, November 14, 2007Time: Registration - 11:30 am; Program - NoonLocation: The Metropolitan, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, MNSpeakers:David Krejci, Weber ShandwickLarry Harris, AnsibleTommy Arrix, FacebookAs the popularity of social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace outpace time spent on other Web sites and even email, marketers are left wondering how to harness the power of this new phenomenon ... or better yet, anticipate what the “Next Big Thing” will be and prepare for it!Prepared to speak on this topic are David Krejci, VP of Interactive and Emerging Media at public relations firm Weber Shandwick; Larry Harris, formerly of Draftfcb and now with Ansible Mobile; and Tommy Arrix of Facebook.Come see what these visionaries have to say – not only will you get a short break from the office, but you may take away a thing or two.Cost:Members: $30Nonmembers: $65Students: $25Register Online TodayReserve tables of eigh...
TransFair USA Selects Carmichael Lynch Spong as Agency of Record
2007-10-31 18:20:00 TransFair USA, a nonprofit organization and the only third-party certifier of Fair Trade Certified™ products in the United States, recently selected Carmichael Lynch Spong as its agency of record. The firm will embark on a strategic communications campaign focused on raising awareness of Fair Trade Certified products and concepts, and the role Fair Trade Certified plays in alleviating third-world poverty.Founded in 1998 and based in Oakland , Calif. , TransFair USA is one of 20 members of Fairtrade Labeling Organizations International (FLO), the nonprofit umbrella organization based in Bonn , Germany , that sets Fair Trade certification standards. TransFair USA audits and certifies transactions between U.S. companies offering Fair Trade Certified products and their international suppliers. This guarantees that the farmers and workers producing Fair Trade Certified goods are paid fair prices and wages, have better working conditions, and it also promotes environmental stewardship a... More About: Agency , Record , Tran , Cord
Don't Get Blacklisted! Email Pitching
2007-10-31 01:46:00 Are you on the Blacklist? go to www.longtail.com/the_long_tail/2007/10/so rry-pr-people.html to find out...some of you are!Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief of Wired Magazine is fed up with lazy PR people. He gets 300 or more emails per day, most of which have nothing to do with his publication so he has found a solution. He is blocking every single person who sends him a blast, a non-tailored email or anything that isn't relevant to him. No warning, just blocked. Not only that but he is posting your email on his blog as well.Are you guilty of blasting and not tailoring your pitch? Have you spent enough time honing your list? According to this list a lot of us are lazy pitchers. Email is an incredibly important PR tool but we need to remember that the reporter/PR relationship is a two way street. They need to write articles and get accurate, relevant information - we provide them with ideas and references. We need to get coverage for our clients. Therefore, we need to work together ap...
Weber Shandwick Promotions
2007-10-25 19:49:00 The Twin Cities office of Weber Shandwick today announced the promotion of employees in the consumer marketing and corporate, community and public affairs practices. Whitney Mares has been promoted to account supervisor from senior account executive in the consumer marketing practice group. Whitney helps lead projects and accounts for clients such as The Allstate Foundation, the United States Army and a number of food and beverage companies.Prior to joining Weber Shandwick in 2006, Whitney established a public relations department for the nation's top nonprofit student lender, and managed a consumer outreach and sampling campaign for Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream as well as trendspotting and market research for liquor giant Brown-Forman. Whitney holds a master's degree in strategic public relations from the University of Southern California and a bachelor's degree in journalism from Ithaca College.Angela Gassett has been promoted to account executive from assistant account executive... More About: Promotions
MinnPost.com launches on November 8, 2007
2007-10-25 14:35:00 For those of you that haven't heard, there is a new online newspaper coming to Minnesota on Nov 8. MinnPost is a publication started by Joel Kramer, former editor of the Star Tribune. Last night I was invited to an open house where Joel talked a little about his vision for the paper, this is what I learned.MinnPost is a 501c3, so much like Minnesota Public Radio or Television they will be primarily supported by readers, although they will have advertisements on the site as well. To-date MinnPost has received $120,000 in reader contributions. The paper's new cycle will be to publish Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. The look of the site will change on weekends, but because of limited resources there will not be any new information. They will have a PDF version for download and printing on their homepage and a small number of printed copies (2,000) will be distributed for free in high traffic areas around the metro area.The paper's focus will be on delivering high-quality journalism to peo... More About: November
How Can I Help?
2007-10-25 03:04:00 I love SoCal...I lived out there for 5 years. Now, California is burning and I am sitting here in Minnesota. I feel like all I can do is watch. How can we help without flying off to San Diego?Los Angeles Times Family Fund and KTLA Charities Fire Relief Campaign: 100% of all donation plus match funds will be granted to organizations supporting disaster response and recovery in Southern California. Official site.American Red Cross: Cash donations can be made through www.redcross.org or through a local Red Cross chapter.New Leash on Life: The animal rescue group needs help caring for evacuated pets at its Newhall facility. The group can be contacted at (661) 255-0097.Salvation Army: Cash contributions can be made through its website www.salvationarmy-socal.org or by calling (800) SALARMY.You can also shop for the cause at http://www.smartraise.com/californiaGet some good Karma and help out those in need.
Work Downtown? Get a Complimentary Chair Massage!
2007-10-23 21:46:00 To help introduce Twin Cities residents and downtown office workers to the new Ivy Spa Club, located at 201 Eleventh Street South in Minneapolis, owner Pamela Margolis is taking her show on the road by offering complimentary chair massages to downtownMinneapolis employees.From Nov. 27 through Dec. 21, 2007, Ivy Spa Club is sending out 20 of its top massage therapists and estheticians to the companies and skyways of downtown Minneapolis. Their mission is to ease the tense muscles in the backs, shoulders, necks, faces and hands of stressed-out downtown Minneapolis workers during the holiday season. To schedule a complimentary massage time block for your employees, contact Breanna Wagner at Ivy Spa Club at 612-343-3131 or breannaw@ivyspaclub.com.The complimentary chair massages are just a taste of the services that will be offered by Ivy Spa Club. Other unique treatments available on-site at Ivy Spa Club will include: Caviar Facial: Scientifically advanced, age-defying treatment contai... More About: Massage , Work , Downtown , Chair
14 new accounts at RMG
2007-10-22 20:58:00 During a robust third quarter, Risdall Marketing Group (RMG) added 14 new accounts to its client roster. The new accounts will add $6.5 million in capitalized billings to RMG’s 2007 annual capitalized billings."We’re experiencing growth in all facets of the agency," said Tom Wilson, president of RMG. "From branding to search marketing, Risdall excels at providing integrated marketing services for our clients."Showcasing its integrated capabilities, RMG announces its new business for quarter three of 2007: Blanchard & Calhoun Commercial – Search Marketing Perfect Reach, Inc., – Search Marketing P S Finance – Search Marketing Park Industries – Search Marketing Grey Fox Pottery – Search Marketing Minnesota Department of Agriculture – Site search redeployment Red Lambda, Inc., – New product introduction Innovative Office Solutions – Branding, key message and a story-development project Pinnacle Communications International, Inc., – Branding, messaging and Web site...
Minnesota Women in Marketing and Communications - Learning Lunch Series - M
2007-10-22 14:45:00 The Minnesota Women in Marketing and Communications series of three Learning Lunch es will explore the various sides of communications, from creativity to crisis, leadership and management.The first event in the series is:Creativity and Organization presented by 5 by 5 Design, November 15, 2007In today's crowded marketplace, creative communications are key to standing out and making an impact. Join 5 by 5 Design founders Diana Lillicrap and Wendy Ruyle, creative communications experts, as they cover ideas to combine clever design and a creative process to energize your brand.Sign up now for the entire series and save, or sign up for each individual lunch:Safeguarding Your BrandWeber Shandwick, January 17, 2008Grown Up LeadershipBailey Consulting Group, March 20, 2008All lunch events in the series will take place from 11:30-1 p.m. at The Woman's Club of Minneapolis, 410 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis, 55403.Registration fee for the whole series:$80 Members$140 Non-members$50 Students... More About: Series
Crisis Communication 3 of 3
2007-10-21 23:03:00 I went to the PRSA Core Training on Cris is Communication s this week. Ted Canova, Chief Communications and Development Officer for the Twin Cities Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, Kathryn Janicek, PIO, Hennepin County Sheriff's office and James Shiffer, Star Tribune discussed what worked and what didn't when communicating the 35-W bridge collapse.To round out my discussion of Crisis Communications I want to quickly give my take aways from this conversation and ask you all for your input. I would love to make this a discussion.Kathryn Janicek was in charge of all of the media for the sheriff's office including all international and national media of the water recovery. They had just practiced their crisis communication plan the week before.Goal:Reunite all missing loved onesKey Messages:Immediately Following CollapseDon't use your cell phone because the lines were needed for emergency useDon't come down here - emergency workers need roomGive blood - this helped people ...
New Web Address for MNPR Blog
2007-10-19 04:34:00 Minnesota Public Relations Blog has a new URL - http://www.mnprblog.com/. Now instead of getting confused with the www.mnpr.blogspot.com you can type it all in one word - www.mnprblog.com!In case your worried the old URL will still work. No worries. More About: Address
Minneapolis Picks is Here!
2007-10-18 23:03:00 Life and Style to You…First Friday of the Month***First issue launched Friday, August 3, 2007 ***What are the newest and hottest places to shop, dine and do in Minneapolis ? The girls from Westover Media have launched www.MinneapolisPicks.com – a girlfriend’s guide to the city – to fill you in on everything fashionable and fun. Be the first on your block to shop the newest stores, find the best restaurants, and sip the hottest cocktails. Minneapolis Picks gives you the skinny—the First Friday of Every Month! Following the phenomenal success of Portland Picks and Seattle Picks, we are shopping our way east to uncover (and rediscover) the plethora of local boutiques, spas, and restaurants popping up all over Minneapolis . Minneapolis Picks is a free monthly email update about all that’s hip and cool—it reads like it’s from your sassy, albeit a bit crazypants, BFF. We hold nothing back, so it’s not only a great resource, but the most fun you’ll find in your inbo...
1st Annual Community Cornerstone Award Recognizes PSB
2007-10-18 18:35:00 Join the March of Dimes in recognizing Padilla Speer Beardsley for their leadership and contributions to the Twin Cities community. The employee-owners of Padilla Speer Beardsley have a cherished tradition of giving their time and talent to nonprofit organizations. The March of Dimes will recognize this commitment to the community by presenting them with the March of Dimes Community Cornerstone Award . The event will take place at the Marriot Minneapolis West on Prematurity Awareness Day, November 13th from 12:00 to 1:30pm. Proceeds benefit the March of Dimes and the fight to stop premature birth. Open seating is available for $125. Reserved tables for 10 are available for $1,000.Padilla Speer Beardsley employees donate hundreds of hours each year to nonprofit organizations of their choice. Additionally, the firm contributes public relations expertise and financial support to a host of organizations improving the quality of life where its employees live and work. Padilla Speer Beards... More About: Tone , Annual
Himle Horner, Inc. Will Manage Public Affairs for I-35W Bridge Reconstructi
2007-10-17 14:22:00 Public affairs and community engagement for the reconstruction of the collapsed I-35W bridge will be managed by Minneapolis-based public relations firm Himle Horn er, Inc. Himle Horner is part of the design-build team that won the construction award from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The project will be headed by the design and construction team of Flatiron Constructors, Manson Construction and FIGG Bridge Engineers. "We’re honored to be working with the Flatiron, Manson and FIGG team, which has been committed since day one to engaging citizens in the design and construction activities of the 35W bridge," said Todd Rapp, managing director of Himle Horner and the lead account person on the project. "In the coming months, we’ll be focused on getting Minnesotans involved in the final design and bridging any gaps between community expectations and the realities of building a safe, high quality bridge that reflects community values."The country will be watching closely... More About: Public , Affairs , Manage
Global Vehicles Selects Fast Horse For Consumer Marketing
More articles from this author:2007-10-16 15:29:00 Fast Horse, a Minneapolis-based consumer marketing services agency, has been retained by Global Vehicles U.S.A., Inc. to support the national launch of Mahindra SUVs and trucks, the first line of Indian-made automobiles to hit the U.S. market. Global Vehicles, headquartered in Alpharetta, Ga., is the exclusive importer and distributor of Mahindra vehicles, which are manufactured by The Mahindra Group, recently ranked by Forbes as one of the World’s 200 Most Reputable Companies. Set to go on sale in the second quarter of 2009 through a vast national network of premier dealers, Mahindra vehicles will offer a blend of ruggedness, performance and affordability – highlighted by a clean-burning diesel engine built with top-of-the-industry green technology designed to reduce emissions and maximize fuel efficiency.Fast Horse will develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns to build brand awareness and consumer acceptance of Mahindra vehicles, in addition to assisting Mahindra de... More About: Marketing , Consumer , Fast 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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