Posted by Benoit to Events / Événements, News / Nouvelles, Notices / Bulletins on 14-01-2010
Speaker Roster Continues to Grow!
The speaker line-up for the 2010 Take the Leap from Good to Great: Leading the Way one-day Conference is filling up fast. Thought leaders include the professionals on the cutting edge of Canada’s public relations and communications sector. The latest speakers to confirm their attendance are:
Dave Fleet
Dr. Terry Flynn
Daniel Tisch
They join an impressive array of Canadian PR leaders. More exciting additions are on the horizon.
Don’t get left behind and register today!
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Une brochette de leaders en relations publiques à Ottawa!
De retour pour sa 2e édition, la conférence Un bond avant… vers l’excellence 2010 aura lieu le 26 février. Cet événement d’envergure d’un jour organisé par la SCRP Ottawa/Gatineau est principalement offert aux professionnels des communications et en relations publiques. Parmi les meilleures personnalités que nous avons rassemblées:
Dave Fleet
Dr. Terry Flynn
Daniel Tisch
Dave Fleet, le Dr. Terry Flynn et Daniel Tisch sont tous des leaders, et seront présent le 26 février prochain! Notez que la conférence sera présentée principalement en anglais.
Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui en cliquant ici!
Posted by Keelan to Events / Événements on 4-01-2010
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Be a Leader – Join the CPRS Mini-Conference Today
What does it mean to be a leader in PR and communications…?
Is it staying ahead of the curve on social media and PR techniques?
Knowing your competitors? Setting an example for future PR practitioners?
How about all of the above?
Take the time to stay ahead of the curve and invest in your career.
CPRS is hosting its “Take the Leap… From Good to Great” Mini-Conference on Friday, February 26, 2010. The day-long conference will feature expert speakers and opportunities to network with current and future CPRS members.
Be a leader in your own career and industry – register today!
Soyez un leader – participez aujourd’hui à la mini-conférence de la SCRP
Que signifie être un leader en matière de relations publiques et de communications… ?
Peut-on garder une longueur d’avance sur les médias sociaux et les techniques en matière de relations publiques ?
Connaissez-vous vos concurrents ? Pouvez-vous être un modèle pour les futurs professionnels des relations publiques ?
Pourquoi ne pas répondre à toutes ces questions ?
Gardez votre longueur d’avance et investissez dans votre carrière. La SCRP présentera sa mini-conférence Un bond en avant… vers l’excellence le vendredi 26 février 2010. Au cours de cette conférence d’une journée, vous aurez l’occasion d’écouter des conférenciers chevronnés et de rencontrer des membres actuels et futurs de la SCRP. (La conférence sera principalement présentée en anglais).
Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui en cliquant ici!
Posted by Danielle to Uncategorized on 23-12-2009
On behalf of the CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau Board of Directors I would like to wish our members, future members, students, friends, sponsors, colleagues and their families, a very Happy Holiday and a Healthy and Happy New Year.
We thank each and every one of you for your ongoing support and look forward to seeing you in 2010.
All the best,
Danielle Côté, APR
President
CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau
Posted by Benoit to Events / Événements on 1-12-2009
Take the Leap… from Good to Great Conference is Back!
Mark your calenders Friday, February 26th, 2010 and make time for yourself and your professional development.
This year’s theme is Leading the Way, a chance for all of us working in public relations or communication to increase our knowledge and skills in leadership and stay on the leading edge of our profession. We look forward to bringing you another full day of provocative and insightful speakers. Watch for early bird specials in the coming days.
Posted by Danielle to Uncategorized on 17-11-2009
Editors’ Association of Canada Annual Wine and Cheese Mixer
CPRS members are cordially invited to attend the Editors’ Association of Canada (EAC)’s Annual Wine and Cheese Mixer on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Embassy West Hotel in Ottawa beginning at 7:30 p.m. Come, relax and network with editors and other communications professionals at the annual Wine and Cheese Mixer hosted by the National Capital Region branch of the EAC. This year’s event includes an Editor’s Showcase. Don’t forget your business cards! Making new business contacts is a great way to kick off the festive season and another productive year in 2010. Embassy West Hotel & Conference Centre, 1400 Carling Avenue, Canada Salon, Ottawa. The EAC (www.editors.ca) is for both English and French editors. Admission is $10. RSVP to ncr@editors.ca.
Posted by Danielle to News / Nouvelles on 13-11-2009
For those who are not superstitious – Happy Friday the 13th
Take the Leap… from Good to Great Conference is Back!
Those who attended our mini-conference in February 2008 will recall a great day of top-notch speakers and great networking opportunities. Set aside Friday, February 26th, 2010 and make time for yourself and your professional development.
This year’s theme is Leading the Way, a chance for all of us working in public relations or communication to increase our knowledge and skills in leadership and stay on the leading edge of our profession. We look forward to bringing you another full day of provocative and insightful speakers. Watch for early bird specials in the coming days. Benoit Laplante, CPRS member and Chair of the Organizing Committee is working diligently to bring us a strong event you won’t want to miss.
Free Webinar on Social Media
Join Mark Buzan, APR, co-author of “Online PR and Social Media for Associations and Not-for-Profits” for this free webinar where you will learn some of the key elements in:
Establishing the required “push” versus “pull” marketing tactics that will increase your online fan base
Linking your current offline marketing techniques with effective online marketing techniques
Determining who should speak for your organization on social media sites
Developing an Anchor and Outpost strategy can significantly increase your exposure – and your search engine ranking
Determining which PR sites you should join – and which you should not?
Do you know how to use Social Bookmarking to leverage your efforts even further?
Date: 24th of November @ 1PM EST. For more information: http://socialmediafornonprofits.eventbrite.com.
Mark Buzan, APR
Principal
Action Strategies
(819) 770-2899
www.actionstrategies.ca
Posted by Danielle to News / Nouvelles on 11-11-2009
It’s always the right time to do something for yourself. The December 1 deadline for submitting your APR application is fast approaching!
Obtaining your APR will …..
further your career,
establish your professional credentials,
validate yourself and your profession,
broaden your knowledge of PR practices,
demonstrate your commitment to life-long learning,
allow you to network and study with your peers to attain something
great.
Contact charlene.gaudet@ceaa-acee.gc.ca for more information.
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C’est à votre avantage! Il ne vous reste plus que quelques semaines à compléter votre demande d’agrément.
Celle-ci est dû avant le 1er décembre.
Votre ARP…
fera progresser votre carrière
vous donnera une crédibilité professionnelle.
fera valoir vos capacités et votre profession.
élargira vos connaissances des pratiques de relations
publiques.
démontrera votre engagement envers la formation continue.
tissera votre réseau et étudier avec vos pairs afin
d’atteindre un objectif louable.
Communiquez avec charlene.gaudet@ceaa-acee.gc.ca pour plus d’information.
Posted by Danielle to Uncategorized on 4-11-2009
CPRS Ottawa Gatineau to Host 2013 CPRS National Conference
I’m very pleased to announce that the CPRS National Conference will be held in Ottawa in the spring of 2013. There’s nothing like knowing well in advance! Now we can begin to plan for an outstanding conference for our colleagues across the country. Dr. Terry Flynn, President of the CPRS confirmed the news this week. A new model for managing the national conference is being introduced next spring that will bring with it more resources and support at the local level. Keelan Green, President Elect of this chapter has agreed to chair the local planning committee.
New Board Members
The following CPRS members have been appointed to fill vacant positions on the Board of Directors:
Christina Stefanski will lead the Membership Portfolio and Maria Al-Masani will lead the chapter’s branding initiative. We look forward to working with both of them.
Join us November 10th
Please join us November 10th at lunch time for a PD Session looking at the past, present and future of PR in Ottawa with special guests Tim Kane and Sheena Pennie of Delta Media. Check the website for details and to register.
Danielle Cote
President, CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau
Posted by Benoit to Events / Événements on 27-10-2009
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Introducing the Leaders in PR Lecture Series
The Evolving PR Landscape – Best Practices in PR, Past, Present & Future
Presented by: Tim Kane, Chairman and Sheena Pennie, President, Delta Media
When: November 10, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Hotel –150 Albert Street, Rideau Room (second floor)
Cost:Members: 45.00
Non-Members: 60.00
CPRS Students: 35.00
Join CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau for a lunchtime PD session and networking event featuring two of Canada’s PR leaders – Tim Kane and Sheena Pennie of Delta Media Inc. During this informative presentation, they will provide their insight into some of the challenges and opportunities that PR professionals have faced and may face as we move forward into the new era of public relations.
The session will feature a Q&A component, allowing attendees to pose questions and discuss the evolution of PR in Ottawa with Tim and Sheena. It will also serve as an opportunity to connect with them and learn from their deep experience before they open a new chapter in Victoria, British Columbia.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from two of the best and brightest in public relations and to connect with other professionals in the region.
Spaces are limited, please register by November 6 by clicking here.
Série de conférences présentant les leaders des relations publiques (activité présentée en anglais)
L’environnement des relations publiques en constante évolution – pratiques d’excellence passées, présentes et futures en matière de relations publiques
Présenté par: Tim Kane, chef de la direction, Delta Media et Sheena Pennie, présidente, Delta Media
Quand: le 10 novembre 2009 de 11 h 30 à 14 h 00
Où: à la salle Rideau de l’Hôtel Sheraton – 150, rue Albert (2e étage)
Prix: Membres: 45 $
Non-membres: 60 $
Étudiant: 35 $
Joignez-vous à la SCRP Ottawa/Gatineau pour une activité de perfectionnement professionnel et de réseautage se déroulant sur l’heure du dîner et à laquelle participeront deux des leaders du domaine des relations publiques au Canada, Time Kane et Sheena Pennie de Delta Media Inc. Au cours de cette présentation informative, ils partageront leurs opinions quant à certains défis et occasions que peuvent rencontrer les professionnels des relations publiques alors que nous basculons dans la nouvelle ère des relations publiques.
La séance comportera une période de questions qui permettra aux participants d’interroger Tim et Sheena et de discuter avec eux l’évolution du domaine des relations publiques à Ottawa. Elle servira en outre d’occasion pour faire connaissance avec Tim et Sheena, et pour profiter de leur expérience enrichissante avant qu’ils ne procèdent à l’ouverture d’une nouvelle division à Victoria en Colombie-Britannique.
Les places sont limitées. Veuillez donc vous inscrire d’ici le 6 novembre en cliquant ici.
Posted by Keelan to Uncategorized on 22-09-2009
Online Measurement and Strategies for New and Social Media
When: October 6 from 6:00 p.m to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street
Cost: $20 for CPRS members*
CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau, News Canada and the Media Relations Rating Points System are partnering to present an evening series on measuring online public relations activities. This series has been designed to provide communications professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to engage their organization in new and social media. The series features two of Canada’s leading online strategy and measurement organizations.
At this speakers series, you will learn:
Social Media Planning
• How to prepare your organization for social media.
• How to develop an effective social media strategy.
• How to measure the effectiveness of your social media strategy.
Online measurement trends
• Learn how online measurement is performed.
• Learn the difference between comScore, Google Analytics, BuzzLogic, Alexa etc.
• Learn why online measurement for Public Relations and Advertising should be the same.
Learn more about the speakers and secure your spot at: http://www.mrpdata.com/event.aspx?event=/ottawa
* Important note: Please indicate if you are a CPRS member when registering for the event.
