Digital Discipline: Writing & Media Relations 411
3-Part Communications Skills Boot Camp
Sept. 17, 24 & Oct. 1 @ Burson-Marsteller, NYC

Keep your writing, media and social networking skills fresh, by attending a 3-Part Writing & Media Boot Camp, FREE with $50 annual membership in BPRSNY, a multicultural, 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit educational corporation.

To learn more about Digital Discipline: Writing & Media Relations 411, visit http://bprsny.org or contact any of the officers (list below). Classes will be held Sept. 17, 24 & Oct. 1, Burson-Marsteller, 230 Park Avenue South, Manhattan, Wednesdays, 6 - 8 PM. Please spread the word about this GREAT VALUE, for students, entrepreneurs, artists and for impact (nonprofit) associates, as well as those in career transition—particularly journalists and content developers.

Boot Camp participants members will receive e-tip sheets, media worksheets, personal consults and participate in real-time exercises to refine critical thinking and communications skills. Workshops will be led by the org’s executive leadership team who will explain how membership in BPRSNY and other professional industry associations can help advance your career.

Seminar topics (boot camp and future panels) include: Entertainment PR, Writing for the Web, Media Relations, EPKs (electronic press kits), Podcasts / Video, Talent and Artist Relations, Travel Publicity, Government Relations, Conference Management, Event Planning, Personal Branding & Reputation Management, SEO (search engine optimization), Maximizing Social Networks, Crisis and Emergency Communications, Investor Relations and Tax / Accounting Tips for Freelancers and Small Businesses.

This “been there, done that well expertise” is offered at a fraction of rates charged by other leading industry groups and driven by the BPRSNY mission—mentorship! The boot camp also includes presentations from (partial list) BPRSNY VP Diversity & Events Michael Millis, MX2 Media; Director of Membership Kimberlee Bradshaw, CPJ Communications; Co-President Gordon Balkcom, PR Practitioner; and Visual Historian Gerald Peart, photographer, who will share insight on special events, effective networking, corporate / investor / community relations and digital imaging.

About BPRSNY
Connect >> Communicate >> Collaborate

The Black Public Relations Society—New York (BPRSNY) is a 501 c (3) nonprofit educational corporation dedicated to the professional development of African-American and multiethnic public relations practitioners throughout the tri-state area. Also known as “Beepers NY,” the organization includes diverse talent from corporate America, leadership groups, government, public policy, entertainment and arts institutions. Membership is open to all and includes executives and entrepreneurs from the US and abroad; Contact: www.BPRSNY.org, president@bprsny.org or 212.614.4599.

> Renee Foster - Co-President; renegadepr2000@yahoo.com
> Gordon Balkcom - Co-President; gbalk@aol.com
> Lynne Scott Jackson - VP Programs & Membership; millynneum@aol.com
> Mike Millis - VP Diversity & Special Events; michael_millis@msn.com
> Kimberlee Bradshaw - Director of Membership; kbradshaw@cpjcom.com
> Gerald Peart - Visual Historian; geefoto@aol.com