Poetry Slam Success!

The Z Square agency team pulled of an AMAZING grand opening! Great turnout, delicious food and awesome performances. Take a look...

This is Allison M. Francis, a sophomore at BU and an amazing singer/guitar/harmonica player. She started off the evening with some original tunes and played some sets in between poetry performances.

The young lady in the stripes is Jessica Kontchou, a slam poetry performer. Jessica was the first to perform and mixed it up with love and empowering pieces.

The young lady in the blue sweater is Gabriella Williams (below), also a slam poetry performer. She even wove in some singing into one of her pieces.

Unfortunately we don’t have a picture of Gabe Sherman, but it was his first reading and he did an awesome job as well!

Lastly, the gentalman pictured below is Andrew Jerrel Jones, the WINNER of the $50 Z Square gift card. It was a close CLOSE vote (the Z team needed 2 tie-breakers to determine the winner) so congratulations to all!


According to Melanie, Z account AD, the team plans to organize another event after Thanksgiving break.

We can’t wait :)

BU Marketing Club Speaker Meeting- Thursday at 6 p.m.

BU Marketing (BUM)
GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, November 20 at 6 p.m.
SMG Room 304

Straight from the field to share his insight, we introduce seasoned marketer Duane Lefevre:

Come hear about his innovations in marketing, including new product development for Carvel, directing two multi-million dollar initiatives for Taco Bell, and launching the Dancing Deer e-commerce branch.

Cookies and Brownies from Dancing Deer will be served!

PRSSA Shows Its Appreciation to Two PRSSAwesome Members!

Last Thursday, PRSSA gave a special thank you to Lauren Papp and Katelyn Stokes for their hard work and dedication! Both Lauren and Katelyn spent many hours helping with the PR Advanced Conference Committee's "We Want Steve Jobs" video, and did a wonderful job!

If you see either of them, be sure to say congrats and thank them! They've really helped our chapter and our members. :)

Z Square Presents Poetry Mondays

Congrats to the Z Square Agency team on organizing its first event! Woot woot!

Monday (Nov 10) from 7-9PM is the grand opening of Poetry Slam Mondays at Z Square!
For a $5 cover you can enjoy live music, tapas and a poetry slam contest. The winner is chosen by the audience and will receive a $50 gift card to Z Square! I wonder how many tomato soups and grilled cheeses that can buy...

You can still enter the poetry slam contest by e-mailing zpoetry@gmail.com!

Did you know Z also has free wifi? You can even do your homework in between performances!

You can find the event on Facebook if you'd like to learn more.

Some photos of Z Square to whet your appetite:







See you there :)

PRSSA In The News!

Check out our mention in this PRWeek !

Interested in Restaurant PR???

Gain hands-on experience in grassroots marketing, public relations, event planning and communications in the hospitality industry with an internship at Rocca Kitchen & Bar. Named one of the top restaurants in America by Esquire magazine, Rocca is the newest property from the Sapphire Restaurant Group. We're looking for someone who wants to learn about how to promote a hot new South End restaurant, add valuable project experience to their resume, and think outside the box in conceiving & executing creative marketing & PR efforts.

Excellent communications skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office, and a willingness to learn about and deliver 110% in a vibrant and fast-paced restaurant are required.

Thank you in advance – and please, do stop by for dinner or a drink if you’re near the South End!

Contact:
Alison Tomisato
Director of Special Events & Marketing
Rocca Kitchen & Bar
500 Harrison Ave. South End, Boston 02118
ph 617.451.9124 fx 617.451.9101
alison@roccaboston.com

Spring Internship Opportunity!!!

Public Relations, Marketing and Social Media Internships

If you are interested in:
Public Relations ● Marketing Communications ● New Media ● Social Media

And want to “learn by doing,” Schneider Associates is a great place to grow your skills, gain valuable agency experience, build your portfolio and have fun.

We are looking for ambitious and enthusiastic students for Spring 2009 internships!

Candidates must be detail-oriented, exhibit an enthusiastic personality and be able to handle multiple tasks. Internships are granted competitively by merit. Interns must receive college credit and work a minimum of 16 hours per week beginning September 2008.
Responsibilities include:
• Conducting research for client initiatives & new business presentations
• Researching and writing posts for the agency blogs (www.LaunchPR.com and www.MMNPL.com)
• Compiling press clips, writing media placement reports, proof-reading & editing documents & other PR-related administrative duties
Requirements include:
• Computer proficiency & Web research skills
• Familiarity to write press releases & conduct media research
• Able to work 2-3 full days per week
• Passionate about learning!

If you are interested in joining our team, please forward your resume and cover letter to:

Schneider Associates
Attn: Internship Coordinator
internships@schneiderpr.com
* If you have a blog, Twitter feed or LinkedIn profile, please send details.

Resumes will be accepted until January 9, 2009

Schneider Associates ● 2 Oliver Street ● Suite 901 ● Boston, MA 02109

Prove Campbell Brown Wrong!

And VOTE :)

Just a friendly reminder ...

PRSA Event!! November 19th

WCVB-TV Anchor Ed Harding to Headline Annual Meeting Wednesday, November 19th
Channel 5 anchor Ed Harding will serve as keynote speaker in concert with the chapter’s annual meeting. Hosted at WCVB in Needham, the event will take over one of the station’s broadcast studios for what promises to be an engaging opportunity to learn about the forces transforming TV news. The evening will feature a discussion and open Q&A with Harding.

A 20-year veteran of Boston television, Harding currently co-anchors NewsCenter 5’s early evening and late newscasts. He’s served as a producer, sports director and field reporter before moving to the anchor desk; has been honored with two Associated Press journalism awards; and has been a first-hand witness to many of the changes in how news is gathered and covered today. Don’t pass up this chance to hear his perspective, and to gain from his insights on how this media segment will interact with others in the future.Space is limited!Evening Will Also Include:• Presentation of the Fifth Annual PRSA Boston Beacon Award For Lifetime Achievement in Public Relations, Renamed the Diane Davis Beacon Award in honor of the late Diane Davis, APR, Fellow PRSA• Election of the 2009 Chapter Officers

Also on the Program Agenda:
• Channel 5 Studio Tours• Dinner & Networking 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Program 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

WHEN
Wednesday, 19 November, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

WHERE
WCVB-TV Channel 5
5 TV Place
Needham, MA 02494

FEE
View Event Fees

View Event Summary

RSVP
Tuesday, 18 November, 2008

Thursday, November 6th @ 5 p.m. - Come see what PubClub has to offer YOU and hear from Caitlin Melnick, PubClub Student Liaison & AE at Schneider!!!

We are eager to introduce Caitlin Melnick as our speaker for next Thursday, November 6th...

Caitlin Melnick is on the board this year to again serve as Student Liaison. Up and coming stars are not the only ones to which Melnick appeals. As Account Executive at Schneider Associates she is a go-to resource for clients and colleges alike. Melnick honed her skills at Marist College where she earned a BA in Communications, Public Relations.

Who is Pub Club?

Founded in 1949, The Publicity Club of New England is the region's oldest not-for-profit public relations trade organization. The Publicity Club strives to promote and encourage involvement in the communications industry and specifically the professions of public relations, promotions and marketing. Additional information about monthly Publicity Club programs, social and networking events, the "Bell Ringer" newsletter, up-to-date Job Bank and the 2008 Bell Ringer Awards Ceremony, including a complete list of this year's winners, can be found on the Club's Web site at http://www.pubclub.org/.

Check us out!

Sandy, our lovely speaker last week and former BU PRSSA president (pictured here), wrote about us on her blog! Check it out: here

Thanks Sandy!

If you're interested in blogging (1) come write for this blog and (2) go to the "Blog Your Heart Out" workshop, Nov 13. It is hosted by the folks at Boston Young Entrepreneurs, a group of incredibly intelligent people, who will discuss the basics setup of a blog: Choosing the right software, hosting service, picking a totally awesome name, basic plugin and choosing a design. This event will also be great for networking! Click here to learn more.

Quickie Updates ...

Nationals: Alex, Chelsea and Heather made it home safe from Detriot! Woot woot!

PRSSAgency: The first Staff Meeting was a great success! Thank you thank you to all the dedicated members who attended! If any of you have ideas on how to make the next one (date TBD) better, leave a comment or shoot me an e-mail (beckysteinberg@gmail.com).

If you're interested in investor relations or corporate communication:
The Boston University Entrepreneurship Club is hosting Julie Patterson, a recruiting representative of the John Hancock Financial Network:
Wednesday, October 29th (1-2PM) in SMG Room 114
Julie is interested in hiring students who are "high-spirited entrepreneurs." This will be a great opportunity for you to jumpstart your career, your future, and your entrepreneurial goals.
Space is limited and you must RSVP (EMAIL ADDRESS)with a statement that you would like to attend the event along with your name, concentration, and grad year. Formal business attire is required.
Company/Event Summary:
Centinel Financial Group, LLC, a member of the John Hancock Financial Network, is among the few industry leaders to bridge the gap between the independent financial advisor and the support of a franchise-like organization. Our financial advisors and professionals enjoy the independence of developing their own practice, while leveraging an interdependent platform of technology, business financing, marketing, training and top quartile products. Our firm has been continuously recognized in industry publications for our marketing systems and our track record for success. Centinel Financial Group, LLC is pleased to invite intelligent, disciplined and high-spirited entrepreneurs to our select team of financial professionals. Learn how our business model can help lead you to unrestricted success.
http://www.centinelfinancialgroup.com/

That's all for now. Hope to see you all soon :)

Whats up in the 313???

BU PRSSA does Nationals in Detroit, MI!!! Friday was the first day of events for the 2008 PRSSA National Conference. We found ourselves meeting a ton of Chapters from all over the country! BU PRSSA is making a big statement with our plans for PR Advanced and PRSSAgency - internshipratings.com and pleasedressme.com - you are already being plugged in so great ready for some new hits!

The sessions today showed Chelsea, Heather and I some great ideas on Chapter Development, Office Policies, Pitching Secrets for Clients and much more! We are so excited to bring back all the information we are getting!! Here are a few pictures to see what we have been up to! Keep you posted!

PRSSAround Town

Emilie and I walked in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk earlier this month with Champions (the low-commitment community service group on campus). The photos here are from the finish line @ the Hatch Shell.

Seeing so many women with the survivor sashes or the "I'm walking for my mother" signs were really heartwarming. I recommend any BU student (even you, boys!) to walk next year, especially because it is on our campus. The 5k loop begins at the Shell, goes down Comm. Ave, past Marsh Chapel, continues along Memorial Dr. all the way to the Museum of science and ends at the Shell. The Walk is a day-long event, so you don't have to begin at the official start time (8AM).



Have you done anything fun or interesting in Boston or beyond? Send photos and a blurb to me (beckysteinberg@gmail.com) and I'll post them :)

More PowerPoint!

While we're at it... here is the link to see the PRSSAgency PowerPoint. It may be a moo point (FRIENDS fans...anybody?) now, but if you're interested take a look! It's never too late to get started!

PRSSAgency PowerPoint