Events -

QLD - RCG Breakfast - May 2012

2012-05-22

As a PR leader in Queensland, PRIA is very pleased to invite you to a special event that has been tailor made to be a stimulating and productive occasion for those that make key decisions in our industry.

To encourage open and fruitful debate this event will be for a limited number only over a ‘round table’ light breakfast. Special guest and speaker will be Chair of the RCG’s for PRIA, Annabelle Warren, who will provide an insight into the national benchmarking results for Australia and how we in Queensland measure up both here and abroad.

This event will be a chance to express your thoughts and ideas as to how PRIA can further drive the PR industry in Queensland and what benefits you would like to see from your membership as an RCG.

For those companies not yet registered as an RCG this is also a great opportunity to find out more about the advantages and to meet up with other key leaders in our industry.

Date: Tuesday 22 May 2012
Time: 7:15am for 7:30am start - finish 8:30am
Venue: The Point, Shop 15, 176-178 Grey Street, South Bank, Brisbane 4101
Cost: $33 per person (incl. GST)
RSVP: by 5pm Friday 18 May 2012

Online registration: Log in to your members' profile in order to receive your discounted members' rate.

Fax registration: Download the below registration form, complete and fax back to 07 5429 8486.

Cancellation and Refund Policies: PRIA Cancellation and Refund Policies vary. Please read the PRIA Cancellation and Refund Policies before registering.

This event is supported by:

PR for PRs - the strategic value of what we bring to the business May 2012

2012-05-22

Corporate Affairs and the strategic value of what we bring to the business is well known to PR practitioners. Less so for others. What are the proven methodologies for securing executive and board level advocacy for PR? How do we improve the level of understanding as to what corporate communication delivers for the business? How can we as practitioners put forward our case for internal executive decision makers so that we can get on with the task at hand and do what we do best; delivering impact for the brand, positively managing corporate reputation and impacting the bottom line.

The expert speaking panel includes:

David Breen the Head of Corporate Affairs at ING Direct
David Breen joined ING Direct after working at BlueChip Communication
Sydney as Senior Counsel; Director of News at Network Ten and Journalist at Win Television.

Mary Smiddy the Senior Vice President of Health & Wellness at Weber Shandwick
Mary Smiddy is a true internationalist. Immensely proud of her Irish heritage, she has previously held senior director positions within leading international public relations agencies in both Dubai and Singapore, together with a Regional Director of Communications role within GSK, Middle East & North Africa (MENA).

Jayne Dullard, Chief Executive - CPR and Hotwire Australia-NZ
Jayne is a respected communications specialist with a sophisticated understanding of strategy and campaign design, and invaluable cross-sector networks. Her knowledge of media practice and the machinations of the 24-hour news cycle was built over a career of 20 years in the Australian and Asian electronic and print media.

Piers Shervington, Senior Corporate Communications Manager of Cochlear Limited
Piers has diverse industry PR experience having worked both client and agency side in London and Sydney. In Australia Piers has worked for PR agency, Stellar Concepts on a range of consumer and B2B business, then as PR Manager at Canon Australia, looking after its business imaging division.
Piers joined medical technology company Cochlear Limited in 2009 and is responsible for the the corporate communications function, which includes brand strategy, media relations, financial communications and internal communications.

Please be advised the planning committee is yet to lock in 2 more panellists.

Event Details
Date: Tuesday 22 May 2012
Time: 6:00 - 8:30pm this includes panel session and networking session at the end.
Where: MGSM, 7/37 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000 (corner of Pitt and Bridge Street)
Cost: PRIA member $50 | PRIA non-member $65
Prices include GST, food and beverages

To receive more information about this event and other PRIA NSW Corporate Communications event activities please contact Jacinta Karras at jacinta.karras@pria.com.au. Alternatively, please visit us again soon.

Please ensure you register with the attendees email address.

WA: The Lotterywest brand and vision - May 2012

2012-05-23

Join Lotterywest CEO, Jan Stewart, for a round table discussion focussing on her 20 years of growing the Lotterywest brand and sharing the vision with West Australians.

Lotterywest is one of WA’s best known and respected brands. In 2011 it raised more than $240 million for the West Australian Community from a total turnover of $683 million. Direct grants to community groups amounted to $114 million.

By any measure, Lotterywest is huge success story with many lessons for all professional public relations practitioners.

This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the most influential women in Western Australia on a topic in which she is an acknowledged expert.

Date: Wednesday 23 May
Time: 12:15pm to 2:30pm
Venue: Maurizio Restaurant, 235 Fitzgerald Street. Perth
Parking: Available on the street or behind the Italian Club
Cost: $70.00 - includes lunch and beverages
Exclusivity: This event is limited to 20 Senior PRIA Members and Fellows
RSVP: Friday 18 May

Make sure you RSVP at your earliest convenience, as this event is strictly limited to 20 guests!

If you have any dietary requirements, please email wa@pria.com.au

Online registration: Log in to your members' profile in order to register for this event. A tax invoice will be automatically generated and emailed to your selected address.

Fax registration: Download the .pdf registration form, complete and fax back to 08 9427 0865.

Cancellation and Refund Policies: PRIA Cancellation and Refund Policies vary. Please read the PRIA Cancellation and Refund Policies before registering.

What every consultancy director needs to know about attracting, managing and retaining staff May 2012

2012-05-24

This RCG event is exclusively catered for business owners, principles and directors. As every consultancy owner or director knows, attracting, managing and retaining staff is a never ending, but a critical task. Businesses rely on the attitude, effort and skills that our people bring to work each day. This event will tackle the issues in and around staff retention

Behavioural Science and HR Perspective

Sue Langley, Principal of the Langley Group
Sue Langley is a sought-after speaker, facilitator and master trainer in self-leadership, emotional intelligence, positive psychology and neuroleadership.

Considered one of the leaders in Australia in the practical workplace application of these fields, Sue inspires individuals and organisations to achieve their level of excellence by harnessing the power of positive emotions and a strengths-based approach to performance improvement.

Factors that motivate staff in the current employment market
Expectations staff have of their employers
Ways to engage teams effectively
Leadership essentials that will keep staff focused and motivated

Loyalty and engagement programs - lessons from other sectors perspective

Ben Thompson, CEO of EI
Ben Thompson is a qualified solicitor and barrister in NSW. He has had 6 years experience as in-house counsel and company secretary for multinational financial institutions and e-commerce businesses as well as 8 years experience in employment law in Australian State and Federal jurisdictions including Fair Work Australia, Federal Court and state tribunals. Ben is also CEO and founder of Power 2 Motivate.

Lessons in loyalty and staff engagement from other industry sectors
Case studies in effective team engagement
Critical success factors in building engagement programs that work.

Recruiters Perspective

Lynnette Edmonds, Director of PR People
After 15 years as a PR consultant working for some of Australia’s finest PR companies, Lynnette joined Sandy Oldham People as a Senior Recruiter working across advertising and PR briefs. Two years down the track Lynnette was focusing entirely on PR briefs which, given her background, was a perfect fit. After two more years, Lynnette and Sandy formed PR People (a specialist business within the Sandy Oldham People family) and this new collaboration continues to focus on quality recruitment within the PR sector – both for agency and in-house roles.

Which PR roles are the hardest to fill now and for the rest of the year and why?
What’s driving staff to change agencies?
What the common frustrations are that agency owners have when it comes to finding and on boarding new staff
What is the employment market saying about PR agencies as employers?

Event Details
Date: Thursday, 24 May 2012
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Venue: UNSW, Level 6, 1 O'Connell St. CBD
Cost: PRIA RCG member $70
All prices include GST, food and beverage

This event is proudly sponsored by:

Curtin PRSC & PURE Murdoch present PR Sundowner

2012-05-24

Proudly supported by

PRIA WA is happy to support the Curtin PRSC and PURE PR Sundowner!

Curtin PRSC has joined forces with PURE art Murdoch to present.....PR Sundowner. The event is being held on Thursday 24 May at The Aviary from 7pm. It is an informal mixer/networking session with PR students from different universities and Tafe. It will be a great way to get to meet other students who you may in fact work with once you have graduated - Perth is small so why not get to know people now! The event will also be a good way of developing your networking skills in a more informal, relaxed environment.

There will be some nibbles provided.

When? Thursday 24 May from 7:00pm til late
Where? The Aviary Lounge Bar, Level 1, 140 William Street, Perth
Tickets: Entry is free. However, we would like to encourage all students to please email prsc.event@gmail.com if they are interested in attending the event as we do have limited numbers for this event.
For further information contact:
Murdoch Students: pureatmurdoch@gmail.com
Curtin Students: prsc.event@gmail.com

*Please note PRIA is not taking registrations for this event.

Registered Consultancies Leaders Forum June 2012

2012-06-01

Join your fellow PRIA Registered Consultancies business owners and managers tackle the latest business issues, trends and revolutions.

This exciting event will cover a prediction of what the future holds for PR consultancies, what the consultancy of the future will look like and what we need to do now to prepare.

Please be advised, the planning committee are in the process of locking in speakers. Speakers and a detailed booklet of the forum will be available on Thursday 3 May, 2012. If you have any questions in the meantime please don't hesitate to contact Jacinta Karras at jacinta.karras@pria.com.au.

Event Details
Date: Please be advised that this date has changed to Friday 21 September, 2012
Time: Forum from 8:30am - 2:30pm (registration from 8:00am)
Venue: The Establishment, 5 Bridge St Sydney New South Wales, 2000
Cost: PRIA RCG Member $485.00
Ticket prices include GST, morning refreshments, lunch and beverages.
RSVP: by Friday 25 May, 2012

Please click here to register through National Events page.

The New Rules of Media. June 2012

2012-06-06

An exclusive Q+A session with some of Adelaide's most respected voices of print, online and broadcast media, facilitated by PRIA Fellow Tim Hughes of leading South Australian consultancy, Hughes PR.

With the 24 hour news cycle, a decreasing attention span amongst the public, the shift to opinion-based editorial and user-generated content, what are the new rules of play when dealing with the media?

Is the rise of digital really the death knell for print titles?
What does the trend of opinion-based editorial mean for the role of editors and newsroom chiefs?
Is there room for reputation management in a 24-hour news cycle?
Do the 'PR 101' lessons of journalist deadlines still hold true when news can be published anytime?
What is the new pecking order of sources for a journalist? Would a 'Deep Throat' use Facebook to blow the whistle?

Our interactive panel discussion will feature:

Des Ryan, Editor, InDaily
Christopher Russell, Editor, SA Business Journal
Rebecca Morse, Presenter, TEN News Adelaide

Date: Wednesday 6 June 2012
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide
Time: Registration from 5.45pm for a 6.00pm start. Event finishes no later than 7.30pm
Price: $40 members / $55 non-members per person. Includes canapes and drinks.

PRIA NT: Metrics to Measure Social Media June 2012

2012-06-20

PRIA NT is delighted to invite you to explore metrics and models around mesuring social media and your client or companies ROI. Social Media measurement has been a hot topic for sometime however we never seem to get any real answers, this event will tackle those questions and provide you with options to action.

CEO Precise Value – Michael Ziviani
B.Business (International Marketing), Dip. Export Mktg.

Michael’s background spans a variety of strategic roles and projects in management advisory, strategy, market research and statistical analysis. He has worked with organisations like Microsoft, OPSM, NSW Government, Lion Nathan, Sony and Vodafone. Michael has also worked closely with PR and ad agencies to shape campaign strategy and relevant appeals.

His industry experience is comprehensive including: beverages, automotive, aviation, banking, building & construction, consumer electronics, FMCG, financial products, IT, law enforcement, resources, retail and Telecommunications. Michael founded Precise Value in 1999, to help clients and agencies be more strategic in their communications and brand building. This advisory is driven by his unique approach to understanding market opportunities and proving results in concrete terms. The multidisciplinary team of Precise helps Michael put science behind the art of communications.

His latest R&D work links communications activity to share price shifts. This highlights his passion to help organisations understand how to create and quantify new business value with communications. His considered approach ensures analysis is strategic yet practical - creating better decisions and greater revenues.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday 20 June 2012
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Venue: TBC
Cost: PRIA member $50 | PRIA non-member $65
Prices include GST, refreshments and beverages

Please ensure you register with the event atendees email address.

The Most Important Brand in the World - You. June 2012

2012-06-21

This is an interactive, dynamic, workshop-style event, ready-made for people who understand they are the most important asset in shaping their own professional careers.

This workshop, sponsored by leading recruitment company Hays, will detail how to:

* Profile yourself in the market
* Understand your reputation in the market, and what contributes to it
* Give yourself the best chance to take the opportunities either presented to you, or created by you.

Marketplace experts from the world of professional services, government, social media, PR and strategic communications will be in attendance to share the wisdom of their experiences (and mistakes!)

Date: Thursday 21 June 2012
Where: Hays, Level 17, 30 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Time: 6.00pm. Event finishes no later than 7.30pm
Price: $15 members / $30 non-members. Includes canapes and drinks.

PRIA TAS: Metrics to Measure Social Media June 2012

2012-06-26

PRIA TAS is delighted to invite you to explore metrics and models around mesuring social media and your client or companies ROI. Social Media measurement has been a hot topic for sometime however we never seem to get any real answers, this event will tackle those questions and provide you with options to action.

CEO Precise Value – Michael Ziviani
B.Business (International Marketing), Dip. Export Mktg.

Michael’s background spans a variety of strategic roles and projects in management advisory, strategy, market research and statistical analysis. He has worked with organisations like Microsoft, OPSM, NSW Government, Lion Nathan, Sony and Vodafone. Michael has also worked closely with PR and ad agencies to shape campaign strategy and relevant appeals.

His industry experience is comprehensive including: beverages, automotive, aviation, banking, building & construction, consumer electronics, FMCG, financial products, IT, law enforcement, resources, retail and Telecommunications. Michael founded Precise Value in 1999, to help clients and agencies be more strategic in their communications and brand building. This advisory is driven by his unique approach to understanding market opportunities and proving results in concrete terms. The multidisciplinary team of Precise helps Michael put science behind the art of communications.

His latest R&D work links communications activity to share price shifts. This highlights his passion to help organisations understand how to create and quantify new business value with communications. His considered approach ensures analysis is strategic yet practical - creating better decisions and greater revenues.

Event Details
Date: Tuesday 26 June 2012
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Venue: Grand Mercure Hadleys Hotel, 34 Murray Street, Hobart, Tasmania 7000
Cost: PRIA member $50 | PRIA non-member $65
Prices include GST, refreshments and canapés

Please ensure you register with the event atendees email address.

PRIA NSW: Women in PR Lunch June 2012

2012-06-29

Be inspired by these women, listen as they share with you their secrets, stories and sensations over lunch. This event will cover current and upcoming trends in Digital Media within the PR and Communications industry.

The Lunch
Enjoy a fabulous lunch with your fellow Women in PR. We will also hold our luxury silent auction, draw lucky table prizes and every attendee will receive a complimentary gift bag to take home.

The Cause
This event will raise proceeds toward a women's charity yet to be announced.

Event Details
Date: Friday, 29th June 2012
Time: 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Venue: TBA
Cost: TBA
Prices include gst, lunch, beverages and a gift bag
Please ensure you register with the attendees email address

Stay Tuned
We will keep updating the information on this event listing to include the details of our panel, location and other exciting developments for our 2012 Women in PR Forum lunch.

Online Registration
If you are a PRIA member, log into your members' profile in order to receive your discounted members' rate.

Fax Registration
Download the registration form, complete and fax back to 02 9331 3559.

Cancellation and Refund Policies
PRIA Cancellation and Refund Policies vary. Please read the PRIA Cancellation and Refund Policies before registering.

Registered Consultancies Group Leaders Forum 2012

2012-09-21

Join your fellow PRIA Registered Consultancies business owners and managers tackle the latest business issues, trends and revolutions.

Communication is quickly being recognised as the centre of good corporate governance, with final responsibility resting on the shoulders of CEOs, executive management and board directors.
Astute clients also recognise communicators as the new rights holders of identity and reputation management. Stakeholder engagement, culture setting, and the creation of internal and external narrative all require guidance by skilled professional communicators.

Public relations consultancy owners need to ensure their businesses are ready to bring to the table the ability to guide decision makers’ expectations, perceptions and budgets.
The 2012 Leaders Forum will cover:

The Groundwork – a focus on getting your business and your client in shape to lead these conversations
From the horses mouth – CEOs, directors and senior executives will share their expectations and perceptions of professional communicators, with a focus on why they would hire public relations professionals
Upskilling – address issues of professional development for consultancy owners and senior staff
Succeeding – share experiences and knowledge

Event Details
Date: Please be advised that this date has changed to Friday 21 September, 2012
Time: Forum from 8:30am - 2:30pm (registration from 8:00am)
Venue: The Establishment, 5 Bridge St Sydney New South Wales, 2000
Cost: PRIA RCG Member $485.00
Ticket prices include GST, morning refreshments, lunch and beverages.
RSVP: by Friday 25 May, 2012

Registered Consultancies Leaders Forum 2012

2012-09-21

Join your fellow PRIA Registered Consultancies business owners and managers tackle the latest business issues, trends and revolutions.

The Groundwork – a focus on getting your business and your client in shape to lead these conversations
From the horses mouth – CEOs, directors and senior executives will share their expectations and perceptions of professional communicators, with a focus on why they would hire public relations professionals
Upskilling – address issues of professional development for consultancy owners and senior staff
Succeeding – share experiences and knowledge

Event Details
Date: Please be advised that this date has changed to Friday 21 September, 2012
Time: Forum from 8:30am - 2:30pm (registration from 8:00am)
Venue: The Establishment, 5 Bridge St Sydney New South Wales, 2000
Cost: PRIA RCG Member $485.00
Ticket prices include GST, morning refreshments, lunch and beverages.
RSVP: by Friday 25 May, 2012

Please click here to register through National Events page.

Registered Consultancies Leaders Forum 2012

2012-09-21

Join your fellow PRIA Registered Consultancies business owners and managers tackle the latest business issues, trends and revolutions.

This exciting event will cover a prediction of what the future holds for PR consultancies, what the consultancy of the future will look like and what we need to do now to prepare.

Please be advised, the planning committee are in the process of locking in speakers. Speakers and a detailed booklet of the forum will be available on Thursday 3 May, 2012. If you have any questions in the meantime please don't hesitate to contact Jacinta Karras at jacinta.karras@pria.com.au.

Event Details
Date: Please be advised that this date has changed to Friday 21 September, 2012
Time: Forum from 9:00am - 5:00pm (registration from 8:30am)
Venue: The Establishment, 5 Bridge St Sydney New South Wales, 2000
Cost: PRIA RCG Member $485.00
Ticket prices include GST, morning refreshments, lunch and beverages.
RSVP: by Friday 25 May, 2012

Please click here to register through National Events page.

Registered Consultancies Leaders Forum 2012

2012-09-21

Join your fellow PRIA Registered Consultancies business owners and managers tackle the latest business issues, trends and revolutions.

This exciting event will cover a prediction of what the future holds for PR consultancies, what the consultancy of the future will look like and what we need to do now to prepare.

Please click here to register through National Events page.

Registered Consultancies Leaders Forum 2012

2012-09-21

Join your fellow PRIA Registered Consultancies business owners and managers tackle the latest business issues, trends and revolutions.

This exciting event will cover a prediction of what the future holds for PR consultancies, what the consultancy of the future will look like and what we need to do now to prepare.

Please click here to register through National Events page.

Registered Consultancies Leaders Forum 2012

2012-09-21

Join your fellow PRIA Registered Consultancies business owners and managers tackle the latest business issues, trends and revolutions.

This exciting event will cover a prediction of what the future holds for PR consultancies, what the consultancy of the future will look like and what we need to do now to prepare.

Please click here to register through National Events page.

Registered Consultancies Leaders Forum 2012

2012-09-21

Join your fellow PRIA Registered Consultancies business owners and managers tackle the latest business issues, trends and revolutions.

This exciting event will cover a prediction of what the future holds for PR consultancies, what the consultancy of the future will look like and what we need to do now to prepare.

Please click here to register through National Events page.

Registered Consultancies Leaders Forum 2012

2012-09-21

Join your fellow PRIA Registered Consultancies business owners and managers tackle the latest business issues, trends and revolutions.

This exciting event will cover a prediction of what the future holds for PR consultancies, what the consultancy of the future will look like and what we need to do now to prepare.

Please click here to register through National Events page.

World Public Relations Forum 2012: Melbourne

2012-11-18

For the first time in history, Australia will be hosting the World Public Relations Forum in Melbourne.

Held every two years, the forum brings the world’s leading communicators together to present new methods and research, and ideas in the field of professional communication.

Date: 18-20 November 2012
Venue: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

To learn more about Australia's successful bid to host the World Public Relations Forum:

Read the media release announcing Australia's success
Visit the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management's website
Email info@pria.com.au for further information