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Anderson Promoted to Counselor at CLS
2009-09-22 15:48:00 Brian Anderson has been promoted to counselor in Carmichael Lynch Spong’s Minneapolis office. Anderson joined the firm in 2005 as an associate. In his position, Anderson serves as the day-to-day contact on Rapala, the agency’s first client and longest client relationship: 19 years. He also provides support on Jack Link’s Beef Jerky and Thinsulate™ Insulation. In addition, Anderson chairs the firm’s Outdoor and Leisure practice group. Prior to joining Carmichael Lynch Spong, Brian was an intern at Tripp Agency located in Minneapolis, Minn., where he worked on ATK Ammunition and related products. While at Tripp Agency, Brian helped produce a cause-marketing campaign for Ducks Unlimited and Federal Premium Ammunition. Brian also worked at Russell & Herder Advertising and Public Relations located in Minneapolis, Minn. “Brian is an outdoor enthusiast to the core, and he brings his passion for the category to many of the country’s best outdoor brands,” says Douglas K...
Job - Haberman — Modern Storyteller — Public Relations Account Manager
2009-09-19 17:57:00 Haberman — Modern Storyteller — Public Relations Account Manager
Mueller joins OLSON as design director
2009-09-18 19:50:00 Multi-disciplinary design star Beth Mueller joins OLSON as design director, most recently from her own interior design company, LifeSpace Interiors. Prior to LifeSpace, Mueller was a creative manager at Target Corporation, and a major driver behind the brand’s iconic look, feel and expression. And before that, she developed powerful and beautiful design for Fortune 100 companies as a principal and creative director at Catalyst Studios, Minneapolis. “Olson 's idea-centric processes and insight-driven design approach really resonate with me. I believe great design is at the heart of every meaningful, effective solution. And no matter the medium, great design comes only from truly understanding the challenge from the inside out,” says Mueller, OLSON’s design director. “I was looking to apply my passion somewhere that appreciates the role great design plays in satisfying client challenges, and OLSON couldn’t be a better fit. I’m invigorated by this creative powerhouse of... More About: Design , Director
Two Jobs at Leum PR Group
2009-09-16 18:03:00 Leum PR Group - Senior Account ExecutiveLeum PR Group - Assistant Account Executive More About: Jobs
Job - Internship at Roepke Public Relations
2009-09-15 16:02:00 Internship at Roepke Public Relations More About: Internship
BRAND NEW! Announcing Lauren Ruby May's arrival
2009-09-14 18:12:00 On September 13, 2009 at 4:14 a.m. my wife Stacy and I welcomed our second child into the world. At eight pounds, eight ounces our little girl is doing great. Momma is doing well too, although a little nervous to becoming home to a family of four with two kids under one year of age. Lauren Ruby May you are loved! More About: Brand
Minnesota Women in Marketing and Communications Presents Communicate Better
2009-09-10 17:10:00 MWMC Learning Lunch :: Tuesday, September 15 You don't have to be a comic to use improvisation. Being able to think on your feet and listen effectively makes you a better communicator. At the upcoming Learning Lunch, you'll learn the eight rules of improv to improve your presentations, client meetings and interactions with your staff. And, yes, have a little fun along the way. The Details Tuesday, September 15 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be served Location The Woman's Club of Minneapolis, 410 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis Speaker Maureen Tubbs, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal and professional improviser Maureen Tubbs, marketing director for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal and professional improviser, will give you real tips you can use to feel more comfortable in front of a business audience - whether that audience is your employee or a room full of prospective clients. Learn how to be a better listener, trust yourself and find the "yes, and" in every s... More About: Marketing , Women , Presents , Minnesota , Communicate
PRSA - Meet & Mingle Wednesday **Last Meeting for 2009**
2009-09-09 23:17:00 Take a break from your work week and join Minnesota PRSA for an evening of networking, food and drinks. Everyone is invited to the last Meet & Mingle Wednesday of 2009! Meet new industry peers and catch up with old ones. This is a great opportunity to expand your network of business friends and referral sources in a casual, lighthearted atmosphere. Hope to see you there! Early registration is encouraged. Light appetizers are included. A cash bar with happy hour specials on wine, beer and rail cocktails are available at the bar until 6:30 p.m. There is validated parking in the Calhoun Beach Club ramp off Thomas Ave. Details & Registration: Time: 5:30 p.m. Registration 6:00–7:30 p.m. Networking Location: The View Restaurant | Bar 2730 W Lake St Minneapolis, MN 55416 (612) 920-5000 Price: $10 members, $15 nonmembers (Price increases by $5 after October 12) Registration: Register online or contact the PRSA office by October 12 More About: Meeting
Trauring promoted to account supervisor.
2009-09-08 22:08:00 Snow Communications, Inc. has promoted Jeff Trauring to the position of account supervisor. Trauring has spent the last five years at Snow Communications, where he has energized successful, award-winning public relations and advertising campaigns for legal, food, life sciences and technology clients, most recently as a senior account manager. “Jeff is resourceful, tireless and a steady hand on key accounts,” said Joshua Schneck, founder and CEO of Snow Communications. “He delivers on what clients need and are looking for.” At Snow Communications, Trauring’s work has included media relations, social media, ad development and copywriting, and pay-per-click advertising. More About: Account , Supervisor
The Code Word is Ad Fed!
2009-09-08 19:53:00 Ad Fed/Ad2 is selling half-price memberships to Ad Fed for one night only at the free annual membership drive party on September 17. Drench yourself in the nostalgia of the Prohibition era speakeasy at Bootleggers, and celebrate the allure of a time when people banded together socially. Ad Fed/Ad2 is only as strong as its membership. Together we thrive on the educational, networking and other outstanding opportunities that Ad Fed/Ad2 membership offers. All members and those interested in joining Ad Fed/Ad2 are welcome to this event. Check us out and see how you can grow by becoming a member. We’ll be smuggling in a BIG bag of loot just for you: Half-price Ad Fed memberships (great time to renew!) Two FREE memberships Coupons for FREE Ad Fed breakfasts and luncheon events Grand prize: Amazon Kindle Wireless Reading Device FREE food Drink specials Music provided by Bootleggers DJ When: 9.17.2009, 5:30pm to 9:00pmWhere:Bootleggers323 1st Ave N Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401Cost: F... More About: Word , Code
Job - Ecumen - Strategic Communications Manager
2009-09-03 20:44:00 Ecumen - Strategic Communications Manage r More About: Manager
Judges Needed! Classics Committee Announces Judging Dates
2009-09-03 17:55:00 Get a leg up on awards season this year by judging Utah PRSA’s Golden Spike Awards. Once again, Minnesota PRSA is partnering with the Utah chapter, and we will judge their entries this month. Our awards program cannot continue without judges, so we need your help! All judges will be listed in the Minnesota PRSA Classics Awards program (a one-hour minimum is required) If you or your organization enters an award this year, you can receive one award binder back for free for each hour served (a $20 an hour value) Plan to come and bring a colleague. Judging provides new ideas and further insight into developing your awards and planning for 2010, and the sessions are a great networking opportunity. Opportunities to participate Time: Tuesday, September 15, 8 - 11 a.m.* Where: Weber Shandwick, 8000 Norman Center Drive, Suite 400, Bloomington, MN, 55437 *Breakfast will be served and parking is free Time: Friday, September 18, 9 a.m. - Noon* Where: Carmichael Lynch Spong, 110 No... More About: Dates , Judges , Committee
BMA-Minnesota Explores Benefits of Marketing Automation
2009-09-02 22:31:00 Led by co-founder and chief technology officer of Eloqua, September event will help attendees make marketing campaigns more efficient through automation In addition to building brands and creating campaigns, business-to-business marketers face many challenges, including how to manage increasing demand for qualified sales leads and how to balance marketing campaign effectiveness and efficiency. Recognizing the need for more streamlined processes, the Minnesota chapter of the Business Marketing Association (BMA-Minnesota) will host “Marketing Automation Best Practices” led by Steven Woods, co-founder and chief technology officer of Eloqua, on September 24. Drawing from a decade of experience using information technology solutions to automate marketing procedures for clients at Eloqua, Woods will provide attendees with marketing automation best practice examples, as well as lessons learned from more than 500 customers worldwide. “The business world ... More About: Benefits
MIMA Summit Minnesota State Fair Video with mini-Seth Godin
2009-09-01 22:53:00 Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association (MIMA) has released a new video featuring Seth Godin at the Minnesota State Fair ...well sort of. They are hyping their 2009 MIMA Summit October 5, 2009 at the Minneapolis Hilton. Take a look and then register here. More About: Video , Minnesota , Mini
The Hartford - Sr Marketing Communications Consultant
2009-08-31 04:08:00 The Hartford - Sr Marketing Communications Consultant
Job - Goff & Howard - PR Writing specialist
2009-08-29 16:41:00 PR Writing specialist More About: Howard
Job - DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL & INTERACTIVE PR
2009-08-28 20:57:00 DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL & INTERACTIVE PR More About: Interactive , Digital , Director
Can you network yourself out of a job?
2009-08-27 15:33:00 Last week I encouraged you to think about the value of networking. Today, I am wondering if it is possible to network yourself out of a job? I believe it is...in fact I believe I have witnessed it on several different occasions. To begine with we need to understand what networking is. According to Dictionary.com networking is defined as a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest: Working mothers in the community use networking to help themselves manage successfully. Note in bold above is supportive system of sharing. This is important because where networking usually breaks-down is when networking becomes one dimensional. In this economy it is critical to understand this principle because desperate people, that want a job, do desperate things. If you are networking to land a job, ask yourself what you are giving back to your network? If you can't list at least one thing more than just your lovely personality, then... More About: Network
Are we in a social media bubble?
2009-08-26 18:11:00 There is an interesting article in today' Wall Street Journal. It discusses the nature of fads, crazes or bubbles as they have been called. At the turn of the century there was the dot-com bubble, the author reminds us of the "Beanie Baby" bubble, the housing bubble and the "hand bag" bubble. The author lists five signs of an approaching bubble and I think it is interesting how social media seems to fit perfectly into these buckets. Take a look: Fertile Ground: "The biggest bubbles appear to develop during periods of rapid and radical innovation, which may leave us more vulnerable to accepting the bizarre rationalizations that often accompany financial speculation," writes author Karen Blumenthal. There are hundreds of people looking for ways to make money fast on Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. Getting On-Board: more obvious thing about booms is that lots and lots of people get on board, pushing prices up. Initial skepticism gives way to curiosity and then escalates into a kind of... More About: Social , Media , Bubble
Four Local Communication Professionals Earn ABC Accreditation Designation
2009-08-26 04:19:00 Katie Beal, Senior Communication s Coordinator-City of Eden Prairie, Audrey Britton, Principal-Britton Communication, Paul Omodt, Vice President Crisis and Critical Issues-PSB and Trace Ulland, Senior Specialist-Target, have earned the Accredited Business Communicator (ABC) designation by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). IABC’s accreditation process measures the strategic abilities and technical skills of a communicator, and is a critical step in a communicator’s career growth. “Accreditation validates the individual and the communication profession as well,” said Donna Vincent Roa, PH.D, ABC. “The ABC suggests that you have the ability to add value, you are confident in that ability, and you are invested in your work and the profession.” The accreditation process consists of rigorous evaluation that identifies and recognizes the highly qualified, well-rounded communicator through a review of his/her portfolio of work, and a written and or... More About: Earn , Local
Job - Lola Red PR is looking for a publicist
2009-08-21 16:48:00 Lola Red PR is looking for a publicist More About: Lola
Job - The Caldrea Company - Marketing Manager
2009-08-21 00:26:00 The Caldrea Company - Marketing Manager
The Value of Networking
2009-08-19 23:42:00 Last night MNPR Blog held a small happy hour event at Kip's Irish Pub in St. Louis Park. It was fun to get together with people that understand PR and are looking to develop in their careers. A few in attendance had never been to a networking event before and were uncertain about the value, however in the current economic climate they were looking to make connections and maybe find a job. Truthfully without networking I wouldn't be in my current position at Risdall McKinney. Utilize Social Media Use being shy to your advantage Set networking goals Know when to speak up Smile For more details on these five networking techniques click here. Hope to see you all at Alphabet Bash tomorrow where we can practice our networking skills together. More About: Networking
PR in a Economic Downturn
2008-03-14 13:54:00 Both Ad Age and PRSA's Public Relations Tactics have recently written about how PR will fare through the current economic downturn. Will companies reign in their spending on PR or will our clients cut their advertising budgets while beefing up their spending on PR?Thomas J. Madden was quoted in the Tactics article laying out public relation's opportunity during a recession saying "When there is a slowing in the economy the sector that gets hit hardest is advertising because it's a large chunk of the marking budget of most companies. When advertising is curtailed, companies are forced to look for more cost-effective ways to get their products and services before the public. So they look to public relations as a very effective substitute that is less expensive, more targeted and more credible."So, the bad economy gives PR practitioners an opportunity to council their clients on the importance of public relations - great, but what about the small agencies with smaller clients and... More About: Economic
KELASH JOINS WEBER SHANDWICK AS VICE PRESIDENT
2008-03-12 17:32:00 The Minneapolis office of Weber Shandwick today announced that Paul Kelash has joined the firm as vice president in its financial services practice. Kelash brings to his new position considerable strengths in asset management and retirement services and will play a key role in new business development. In addition, he will participate in the firm’s North American Financial Services industry practice group, which involves 20 Weber Shandwick offices in North America and is led out of Minneapolis. Kelash, who lived in London earlier in his career, will help bridge the North American industry practice group’s business growth strategies with Weber Shandwick’s London office, another key center of excellence in the firm’s growing worldwide presence in the financial services industry. "The Minneapolis office of Weber Shandwick has long been considered a key player in the financial services industry -- in our local market, on the national level and even on a global level," said Barb... More About: President , Vice President , Vice
MINNESOTA PRSA TO HONOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS AT THE 30TH ANNUAL M
2008-03-11 15:40:00 WHAT:The 30th Annual Minnesota PRSA Classics Awards, which will recognize the best in Minnesota public relations from the past year, will be held on Thursday, March 27 at the Graves 601 Hotel in Minneapolis. Each year, the Minnesota chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) presents these awards to public relations practitioners who, in the judgment of their peers, have successfully addressed a communications challenge with exemplary professional skill, creativity and resourcefulness. In addition, area college students will showcase their work during the 6th annual PRSA Student Classics, held during the ceremony.WHEN: Thursday, March 27, 2008Program: 5:30 p.m.WHERE: Graves 601 Hotel601 First Avenue NorthMinneapolis, MN 55403REGISTRATION:Registration is $80 for PRSA members, $100 for non-members, and free for PRSSA Student Award finalists. Tables of 10 are still available and can be purchased for $800. The cost of admission includes dinner.To register, visit ww... More About: Honor
University of Minnesota PRSSA Chapter Acknowledges Outstanding Members
2008-03-10 19:44:00 The University of Minnesota ’s Willard Thompson PRSSA Chapter announces its 2007 Member of the Month award recipients. The members who excelled in their PRSSA efforts and were nominated by their peers include Jessica Kasmirski, Katie Kraker, and Ashley Larson. Jessica Kasmirski is the chapter’s Member of the Month for October 2007. As a senior majoring in public relations and minoring in business management, Kasmirski brings valuable insight to the chapter. She contributes her skills as Account Executive for client Comply in the Ear. Currently, Kasmirski is involved in the CLA mentorship program and interns with the College of Continuing Education. After graduation she wishes to work for a PR agency in either Miami or Chicago.Katie Kraker is the November 2007 Member of the Month recipient. She is a first-year sophomore focusing on a major in the Mass Communication track. She enjoys traveling and is incorporating this into her education this spring by studying in Germany. Kraker l... More About: Outstanding , Members
New Video PR Tool
2008-03-10 16:30:00 There is a new PR video tool being offered by PRNewsChannel.com. For those of you that are unfamiliar with PRNewChannel it is a new press release news channel. PRNewsChannel announced yesterday they are launching a new site, PRNewsChannel.tv similar to YouTube.com. The site is a video sharing tool for business social networking and free video sharing for businesses owned and operated by PRNewsChannel.com. Upload corporate videos and video news releases to increase your business profile. Embed the videos free in all press release distributions through PRNewsChannel.com. More About: Video , Tool
AdFed Monthly Meeting - March 19, 2008
2008-03-05 21:13:00 More than ever, audiences are in control over when and how they receive information about products and services. Panelists from four well-known and highly respected agencies will talk about how advertisers are using digital media to reach them.AdFed Meeting SpecificsThe Spot:The Metropolitan,5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN 55416DirectionsThe Time:Registration/Networking: 11:15 amLunch: 11:45 amPanel: Noon – 1:30 pm (Includes Q&A)The Cost:Members: $30Nonmembers: $65Students: $25The Registration:Register online or call the Ad Fed office at 651-917-6251. ($10 late fee applied after March 16.)Registration deadline: 5:00 pm, Monday, March 17, 2008
PR and Politics
More articles from this author:2008-03-04 18:02:00 PR Strategist magazine this month talks about what the PR industry has learned so far from Election 2008. In an interview with Garrett M. Graff, editor-at-large at Washingtonian Magazine, PRSA discusses the transformation happening in this year's election cycle. The article draws parallels to the Nixon/Kennedy debates in 1960. Up until seeing this article, I hadn't seen anyone drawing on the similarities between the 1960 election and what is going on in Presidential politics today. If you examine the "Clinton Machine" the campaign is set up for a 1990s-type campaign. Clinton clearly started targeting her Democratic base, meaning those that are over the age of 50. While this strategy may have worked in the past, a recent Pew Internet study has shown that there is an increasing generational divide in how people are getting their news. You can see in the diagram to the left that nearly 50 percent of those 18-29 years old are getting their political news from the Web. Interesting tha... More About: Politics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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