President's message

Welcome to your monthly update from PRIA NSW.

Firstly I would like to thank all of our members who have helped PRIA get to where it is today.  Your support has allowed the insititute to develop, grow and our voice is getting stronger.  We celebrated last week with members drinks and the evening was a huge success.  We look forward to being able to provide more of these opportunities to you.

For those that may have not yet renewed, our simple online renewal process will make easy for you to do so.  Further details are included in this newsletter.

The Golden Target Awards were judged last week and I encourage you to register for the NSW State Awards for Excellence, which is being held at Luna Park on Thursday 25 September.  It promises to be a great night.

Once again, our events calendar is very full with professional development workshops, two events for corporate communicators and the annual 'Evening with a Fellow'.

We have 42 pending new members and welcome our most recent members mentioned in the newsletter.  Welcome to the PRIA community.

I hope to see you at a PRIA event soon.

Andrew Collett, MPRIA
President PRIA NSW

Welcome to New Members

 A warm welcome to all our new members this month:

Renew Your Membership

Reminder!  If you have not yet renewed your membership you can do so online.  Go to www.pria.com.au and follow the instructions on the front page.

You will need to be logged in to gain access to your account.  While you are there, please update any details that may have changed. 

For further information email Christian at membership@pria.com.au  

Forward Diary 

NSW Events Diary 

• 19 & 26 August - RCG Bootcamp: The Art of Consulting
• 22 August - Employee Engagement
• 27 August - Crisis Communication
• 29 August & 5 September - Show Me The Money
• 3 September - Essential Writing Skills
• 4 September - Evening With a Fellow
• 16 September - Media Releases That Get Read (A Beginner's Guide)
• 24 September - Webinar: Reaching a Wider Audience through Dynamic Online Events
• 25 September - NSW State Awards for Excellence

PRIA NSW Members Drinks

On Thursday 7 August, PRIA NSW celebrated the success achieved over the past 12 months.  Some of the highlights of PRIA NSW include:

• 11.7% growth in membership
• 38 events
• 46 participants in the Mentoring Program
• Record number of entries in the Golden Target Awards
• Increased sponsorship revenue - reinforces the value others are seeing in PRIA

Many thanks go to the sponsors, Aquent, for supporting this event and congratulations to Lukas Picton from Text 100 Public Relations, the lucky winner of the $300 spa voucher at The Observatory Hotel.

A great night was had by all and we hope to continue hosting these events to thank you for your continued support.

Corporate Communication Events

Employee Engagement - Hewitt Associates

On Friday 22 August, the PRIA Corporate Communication Committee will be hosting a luncheon that will provide insightful and practical tools to enhance employee engagement.

Derek Duffy from Hewitt will define best practice using case studies that demonstrate effective employee engagement. Derek will touch on the Hewitt Best Employer Award, highlighting what defines a winning company.

For more information on Hewitt Associates: www.hewitt.com.au

When: Friday 22 August 2008
Time: 12:30pm - 2pm
Where: The American Club (Hudson House), The Presidents Room, Lvl 15, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney
PRIA Members $30 
Non-members $45
Two or more people from the same organisation receive a 10% discount

 Proudly sponsored by

Crisis Communication

At a time when crisis communication is a hot topic, the PRIA Corporate Communication Committee is pleased to present an evening seminar on best practice crisis communication and planning.

Antoni Lee from Redact communication training practice will present the theory and strategy for crisis communication, how to prepare, what to do and what not to do.

Bill Pickering will present case studies including the 1996 Black Hawk down, highlighting what crisis communication strategies were implemented.

When: Wednesday 27 August 2008
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: The Grace Hotel, 77 York Street, Sydney
PRIA Members $30
Non-members $45
Two or more people from the same organisation receive a 10% discount

Proudly sponsored by

Evening with a Fellow

Public Relations as a Profession: Education and the Practice 

Special Guest:  Professor David Potts, BA, MSc, FPRIA

Pioneer educator David Potts has had a variety of roles within the PRIA including; NSW Councillor for many years from 1961, Chairman of the National Accreditation Examination Board and a member of the National Education Committee (1985-2001).  In 1971 David founded Australia’s first School of Communication at Mitchell College of Advanced Education, now the highly regarded Charles Sturt University, Bathurst.

In this Evening With A Fellow, David talks about the establishment and development of public relations education in Australia from the 1970s and where it might be headed. He also presents his wish list for the future of the profession.

When: Thursday 4 September 2008 Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Where: The Royal Exchange Club, 1 Gresham Street, Sydney PRIA Members $60 Non-members $70 Student Members $50 Groups of five or more receive members rate Price includes GST, canapes and beverages RSVP: Tuesday 2 September 2008

Sponsored by:

State Awards for Excellence - Registrations now open

Registrations are now open for the 2008 State Awards for Excellence.

A gala dinner will be held at the iconic Sydney Luna Park to celebrate the success and excellence of PRIA members.

When: Thursday 25 September 2008, 6.30pm-10.30pm
Where: The Sunset Room, Luna Park, Sydney
Price: PRIA Members: $130 / Non-members: $170 / Tables of 10 at members rate
*Price includes GST, drinks, canapes, 2-course gala dinner

This event is proudly sponsored by The Publicity Agency, University of Technology Sydney, mbt Chartered Accountants and Cre8 with Jaz.

Golden Target Awards - Sponsors

We are delighted to welcome our sponsors and partners for the 2008 NSW State Awards for Excellence:

There are still sponsorship opportunities available.  If your organisation or client is interested in getting their name in front of the decision makers, the innovators, business owners, Gen-Y and the social-savvy then the PRIA NSW State Awards for Excellence may just be the right platform.

Contact NSW Development Officer Abbie Rodd on abbier@pria.com.au and ask for a sponsorship package.

Webinar 

The PRIA Webinar Series offers free training to members on critical areas of development in public relations.

• 24 September - Reaching a Wider Audience through Dynamic Online Events

Webinars are free to members and only $20 for non-members.

PR News

• Strategic Partnership - ICON & Ketchum
• Industry event showcases new offering
• Lawson Appoints PRIA Member
• Keep Left PR breaks bread
• New Government Advertising Guidelines
• Hill and Knowlton -Appointments and New Business
• Fleishman-Hillard Announces Key Australian Appointment

New account?  New staff?  New initiative? Send your news to information@pria.com.au

Jobs 

Jobs on the PRIA Website

• Corporate Communications & Media Adviser Read more
• Looking for an internal communication role with a difference? Read more
• Marketing & Communications Assistant/Desktop Publisher Read more
• PR Consultant - variety and great atmosphere  Read more
• Seeking multi-talented healthcare PR consultant  Read more
• Various positions with Edge Custom Media Read more

Seeking employment

• Tired of interviwing candidates who don't meet your requirements? Read more

If you are looking to recruit or to further develop your own career, check out our website.   Advertising fees are $150 per month for members and $200 per month for non-members.

Questions from Members

Please answer this question from a Member.  If you have a question please send it to our National Information Officer for inclusion.

• Media Perception Audits

I am seeking some information about any company who would conduct Media Perception Audits ie - surveys to key journalists/ media outlets to understand how they view your organisation. The Member would appreciate any details anyone might have.

Click here to respond to this question.

Answers to these questions will be compiled and available to members in the KnowledgeBase (you must be logged in to access the information).

Other Events

PRIA National Conference

The conference is set for 13 and 14 October at The Esplanade Hotel, in Fremantle Western Australia. 

Speakers include Alistair Campbell, Former Director of Communications and Strategy to The Right Honourable Tony Blair; international authority on global use of "The New Media," Jennifer McClure from the United States, and authority on the use of digital media and Professor Stuart Allan from Bournemouth University in Britain.

Experiential Marketing 2008 - PRIA Members special rate

18-19 September 2008, Hilton Sydney

2nd Asia-Pacific Experiential Marketing Summit

Experiential Marketing Summit is the event for creators of brand experiences. Featuring over 30 speakers from US, Asia, NZ and Australia, EMS is where you’ll gain access to ideas, insights and experiences from many of the biggest proponents of experiential marketing. Hear how the nations top marketers are connecting with their audience, and learn the techniques and strategies for improving the performance of your engagement marketing programs.

PRIA Members receive 15% off the standard rate. That’s a saving of $292.50.

You must quote Promo Code EMSPR08 on the registration form.

To register go here.

Hold your next event or conference in Wollongong

Wollongong Conference and Events is an established organisation formed to promote Wollongong as a conference, meetings, exhibition and sporting destination.

They assist in developing and securing conferences and events for the region and provide a complimentary service that helps you get the best out of our coastal destination. All it takes is one phone call or email to advise of your requirements and they will do all of the ground work for you!

For further information and quote assistance, please contact Lauren Mansell on 02 4228 0300
Email: conferences@wollongong.nsw.gov.au

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