HubSpot Live Webinar

Mike Volpe, VP of Inbound Marketing at Hubspot, invited us to participate in their upcoming live webinar. 

This webinar will cover their new scientific study of the effectiveness of news releases. 

New Research on Creating Press Releases That Work

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Does the social media news release really work? When you spend hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars on press release wire services, do you know if you're receiving the value you're paying for? HubSpot recently conducted a study comparing social media news releases to traditional releases across different newswire services. This webinar will discuss the findings and show how to be smart with PR and understand news releases better than your agency. 

Live Webinar: Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 2pm-3pm - Register Now!

2009 Publicity Club of New England Career Fair

The Publicity Club of New England has opened up their 2009 career fair *free* to Boston University Students - regardless of membership. 

Monday, May 18

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Boston Foundation

75 Arlington Street, 10th Floor

South Boston Conference Room

Join us for a morning of career advice, resume assistance and networking. This is an event for job seekers looking to land their first job, transition into PR/communications, advance their career or learn about continuing education. 

Participants will participate in small networking stations and get practical tips on how to effectively navigate and network via the social media landscape, hear from people who effectively landed jobs using new techniques, recommendations on how/where to network for permanent and freelance positions and learn how to *brand* yourself. Bring your resume or submit it in advance for review and schedule 1:1 meetings with "Resume Review" gurus, seasoned representatives from top companies in the region, who will provide constructive guidance on how to package a winning resume. 

Please register by Friday, May 15. Pre-registration is mandatory. 

Register at: http://www.pubclub.org/careerfair_registration.php

Contact Kelly Woodsum, kelly@pubclub.org

Directions:

The Boston Foundation is located on the 10th floor of 75 Arlington Street, which is bordered by St. James Avenue and Stuart Street in the BAck Bay, two blocks from Boylston Street and the Boston Public Garden. Main phone number: 617-338-1700

Parking: The parking garage associated with the building is open to visitors.

Other local lots include: 500 Boylston St garage (entrance is off of St. James- next to Cotton wood Cafe), 100 Clarendon Street (John Hancock), Radisson Hotel garage (200 Stuart St)

If you're in Boston and looking for a job, advice, or anything at all this is a great opportunity for BU students!

Congratulations - Executive Board 2009 - 2010!!

Meet the 2009 - 2010 executive board!

President: Rachel Sprung

Vice President: Eric Leist

Secretary: Jacki Archard

Treasurer: Chelsea Alexander

VP of PR: Emilie O'Toole

Professional Outreach Coordinator: Becky Steinberg

Social Media Coordinator: Laura Schroeder

Social Chair: Samantha Cohen (Fall) and Kristin Colville (Spring)

Pub Club Scholarship - Deadline May 1, 2009

The Publicity Club of New England awards the annual William M. Cavanaugh student grant of $1,000 each spring as part of our mission to foster a community of public relations professionals. The grant application is open to juniors or seniors studying in an accredited journalism, public relations or communications program at a New England college. A recommendation by an internship/work supervisor or faculty member who has extensive knowledge of the student's abilities, work ethic and anticipated career path must accompany the application. 

The application and supporting material should be completed in full and submitted electronically to the Publicity Club of New England's Scholarship Coordinators. Please find the electronic application by following this link: http://www.pubclub.org/scholarships.php

Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Friday May 1st, 2009. Please send questions to scholarship@pubclub.org.

E-Board Positions Up for ReElection

The Duties and Obligations of Boston University’s PRSSA Executive Board Members:

All Positions

• ·      Attend weekly BU PRSSA meetings
  
• ·      Attend weekly E-Board meetings
  
• ·      Network at various professional events on behalf of BU PRSSA
  
• ·      Speaker outreach
  

 President – FULL YEAR POSITION

• ·      Must be a former board member to apply
  
• ·      Serves as the principal administrative office and coordinator of the Executive Board
  
• ·      Must develop and implement a strategic plan for the chapter building on the plans created by previous boards
  
• ·      Advise and instruct members on the policies and procedures of the society
  
• ·      Organize agenda and preside over meetings
  
• ·      Delegate responsibilities of officers and committees, and overall operations of chapter
  
• ·      Maintain communication with the chapter on a weekly basis
  
• ·      Be dedicated to serving the needs of the members and the preservation and success of the chapter as a whole
  
• ·      Manage PRSSA e-mail account and respond to inquiries
  
• ·      Plan to attend PRSSA Nationals – President Trip Paid
  

 Executive Vice President – FULL YEAR POSITION

• ·      Organize monthly agency tours within Boston (and New York, if possible)
  
• ·      Be informed of, disseminate information about, and encourage participation in National and Regional Events
  
• ·      Must assist the president in coordinating and directing committee activities and chapter operations and perform duties of chapter president if president is absent
  
• ·      Work with the VP of Public Relations to publicize chapter events
  
• ·      Identify and fulfill programming needs of general membership
  
• ·      Announce PRSSA scholarship opportunities and BU PRSSA Scholarship Award 
  

 Secretary:

• ·      Be responsible for recording of minutes at all executive board meetings, general membership meetings and handle the appropriate distribution of these minutes
  
• ·      Manage regular meeting sign in
  
• ·      Update PRSSA Graduate Directory
  
• ·      Be responsible for preparing and presenting framed Thank You certificates to speakers
  
• ·      Responsible for updating and maintaining chapter collateral materials
  
• ·      In charge of room reservations for all meetings and events
  

 Vice President of Finances (Treasurer): FULL YEAR POSITION

• ·      Collect chapter and national dues and forward national dues to PRSSA headquarters
  
• ·      Keep record of Chapter Members contact information – Official List
  
• ·      Provide financial reports periodically to chapter membership.
  
• ·      Work with the chapter president in preparing the annual budget and be responsible for approving allocation of resources
  
• ·      Be responsible for obtaining purchase orders through SAO
  
• ·      Be responsible for identifying fundraising needs, as well as developing and implementing fundraising programs
  
• ·      Attend Town Hall meetings at SAO and support any AB Funding requests and SAO Professional Advisor

Vice President of PRSSAgency:

• ·      Be responsible for maintaining internal and external public relations
  
• ·      Act as the coordinator of PRSSAgency, develop a mission for the student run firm and plan for its growth
  
• ·      Act as the contact person for clients and account managers
  
• ·      Appoint Account Coordinators for all clients
  
• ·      Create contracts for clients
  
• ·      Hold monthly Agency meetings to update clients and the Chapter
  
• ·      Be responsible for any media relations relating to the chapter
  

 Professional Outreach Coordinator:

• ·      Communicate between PRSA, BWC, PubClub and various Professional Chapters in Boston
  
• ·      Communicate PRSA events to the general membership and be aware of financial support available to participants
  
• ·      Be able to attend PRSA Boston events regularly, and recruit members to attend
  
• ·      Be responsible for networking with PRSA members and securing speakers for meetings
  
• ·      Provide significant support to the Advanced Conference Event Planning Committee whenever necessary, specifically in:
  
• o    Non-BU PRSSA chapter recruitment and participation
  
• o   Professional/Speaker recruitment and participation

Social Media Coordinator:

• ·      Update BU PRSSA Blog daily
  
• ·      Maintain Facebook, TWITTER and alum outreach
  
• ·      Keep chapter up to date with new social media opportunities

Social Chair:

• ·      Recruit a social committee where necessary
  
• ·      Lead the committee to plan the Holiday and End-of- Year parties, and any other appropriate social meetings or events.
  
• ·      Organize Mentorship Program
  
• ·      Plan fundraising events for Chapter programs

Advanced Conference Event Coordinator – FULL YEAR POSITION

• ·      Must be a past member of the PR Advanced Committee (at least one semester)
  
• ·      Work with any fellow event coordinators from outside of BU
  
• ·      Plan the Advanced Conference
  
• ·      Manage and oversee all Advanced Conference Planning Committee activities
  

Bates Communications - Thursday, April 9th @ 5:00 PM COM 101

Bates Communications is a strategic consulting firm specializing in leadership development in communication skills.

Bates' experienced coaches work with executives and professionals to help them communicate effectively with their important audiences. Since its founding in 2000, the company has established a national reputation for its outstanding executive coaching program, as well as innovative workshops, training and development. The firm has a variety of clients in many industries including financial services, manufacturing, retail, biotech, and pharmaceutical, professional services, government and non-profit. Founder, President and CEO Suzanne Bates is a former television anchor, a writer, a speaker, and author of Speak Like a CEO (McGraw Hill 2005). 

Our speaker will be Meredith O'Connor, Marketing/Communications Director. She is responsible for planning and executing the marketing activities of the firm. Meredith has been with the firm since 2005 and began her career in helping to promote Speak Like a CEO: Secrets for Commanding Attention and Getting Results (McGraw Hill 2005), by President and CEO Suzanne Bates.

Meredith's role as Marketing Communications Director includes planning the firm's marketing and branding strategy, executing marketing campaigns, achieving publicity for the firm, planning events and seminars, and assisting in business development efforts and sales strategy. She also plays an integral role in the development of client programs and curriculum. 

Meredith graduated from Westfield STate College in 2005 with a B.A. in Mass Communications, focusing in Public and Corporate Communication. At Westfield State College, Meredith was a member of Lambda Pi Eta, the communications honor society, and MassPIRG, the Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with an overall GPA of 3.6. 

State Street Speaking at Thursday's Meeting - 5 p.m. in COM 101

State Street Named to Global 100 List

For the first time ever, State Street was named to the Global 100 list of sustainable corporations, announced annually at the Davos World Economic Forum. The list, published by Corporate Knights with Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, includes companies from 17 countries encompassing all sectors of the economy that are evaluated according to how effectively they manage environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities, relative to their industry peers. (January 2008)

State Street Recognized as a Top Corporate Citizen

Corporate Responsibility Officer (CRO) magazine named State Street to its list of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens in 2007. The list puts a numerical rating on performance in eight stakeholder categories: climate change, governance, employee relations, environment, financial, human rights, lobbying and philanthropy. State Street ranked 12th on the list, which is comprised of public US companies across all industries and sectors. (CRO, January-February 2008)

State Street Wins “We Are Boston” Corporate Leadership Award

State Street was awarded the “We Are Boston” Corporate Leadership Award for making significant contributions to and embracing the city’s diversity. The award was given by Mayor Thomas Menino’s Office of New Bostonians, which works to strengthen the ability of immigrants and the diverse cultural and linguistic communities of which they are a part to fully participate in the economic, civic, social and cultural life of the City of Boston. (November 2007)

E-Board Meeting Minutes

Twitter Seminar: How-to Twitter!

You'll be tweeting before you know it!

When: Thursday, March 26 2009

Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: College of Communication Room 101

Everyone is welcome, bring your friends!

Confused about what Twitter is? Think it's stupid? Don't really know how to use it?

Bring your laptops!! You can create your account right then and go step-by-step with the seminar. 

AJ Vaynerchuck & Doug Haslam will be speaking. Check out the Facebook event to learn more about them! 

Facebook Event

Follow BU PRSSA on Twitter!!

BU PRSSA is finally on Twitter!! 

Follow us: @BUPRSSA

We'll be giving updates about speakers, meetings, and other things going on with the group! 

THE MOXIE AGENCY - Thursday @ 5 in COM 101

Come to the PRSSA meeting this Thursday (Tomorrow! 3/19) at 5:00 PM in COM 101 to hear from The Moxie Agency. The Moxie Agency consists of 3 fabulous PR professionals who focus on the lifestyle sector. Some of their clients include The Charles Hotel, The Liberty Hotel, Louis Vuitton, etc...

Hope to see you there!

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Speaker at BU PRSSA: Thursday, COM 101 @ 5 p.m.

Getting Ready for the Conference!

Our PR Advanced Planning Committee has been working really hard to get ready for this Saturday's big day! Over the weekend we gathered together on the top floor of Shelton and reviewed each of our tasks throughout the day. We also put together participant folders.

So get pumped for this Saturday, and spread the word! Make sure you fill out your registration forms!

Here we are hard at work:

PR Advanced Registration Deadline Extended!

The PR Advanced Committee is happy to announce that we have extended the registration deadline for this Saturday's Conference. We ask that you turn in all forms by this Wednesday. You can give them to Heather Papsun (heather.papsun@gmail.com) or Jacki Archard (jackiarchard@gmail.com). You can also drop them off in Professor Quigley's office (704 Comm Ave, 4th floor).

This is a great opportunity for you to network with top communication professionals, so don't miss out!

We're also extremely excited that we're on the COM Web site: http://www.bu.edu/com/

See you on Saturday!