Web 2.0 Boot camp (continued)
Based on feedback from the attendees, the seminar was a huge success, where straight talk about competing social media platforms was combined with hands-on instruction. It was so good, we’re considering offering it again next year.
Special thanks are due Texas State University and Dr. Judy Oscam for hosting and assisting in developing the event, TPRA President-Elect Scott White and his committee for delivering world-class growth opportunities for our members, and Board Member Christina Moore, for raising the bar for MC professionalism to a whole new level. She came dressed in Marine Corps fatigues and conducted the meeting in Corps style (with tongue firmly in cheek).
If Web 2.0 and current trends in Twittering, texting, and Del.icio.us are making you dizzy, let me assure you there’s a cure. Dr. TPRA was there to heal, and all you had to do was show up, preferably with a WI-FI equipped laptop. Thanks to all involved and our excellent speakers for making this fall seminar a special success.
Another successful TPRA event
On Friday, November 7, 2008 at the TPRA PR BOOT CAMP 2.0: A Hands-On Guide to Surviving the Onslaught of Social Media, attendees started the day with a look at the latest advances and trends in social media. They then took a behind-the-scenes look at how Round Rockʼs award-winning social media specialists are using the latest technology to communicate with constituents, promote their communities and build their brands. After a bite to eat with a question and answer session with 'the experts', attendees received a journalistʼs perspective on the presidential candidatesʼ use of blogs andother New Media initiatives to get their message out to specific audiences. They also looked at the impact of New Media on the way journalists covered the election and what those who work with the news media on a daily basis can learn. Attendees also received real-life examples of how non-profit organizations are using social media to attract new members, raise funds, mobilize their constituents. To end the day, all of the attendees met at the local TGI Friday's for an Old School Networking Happy Hour.
Thank you to all who attended, the speakers, workshop committee and our host, Texas State University for another successful TPRA sponsored event!
View the wiki speaker Connit Reese created for the Workshop.
View photos from the PR Boot Camp
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Mark your calendars for the 2009 Southwest Communicators' Connexion Conference set for February 27-March 1, 2009. The conference will be held in Frisco, TX at the Embassy Suites-Dallas/Frisco Hotel, Convention Center & Spa - Frisco, TX.
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TPRA 2008 annual conference huge success 
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The annual conference draws between 140 - 250 public relations professionals from across the state each year. Attendees ranged from junior level PR pros just starting their careers to senior-level professionals who are decision makers or have direct access to decision makers within their respective organizations.
Thanks to the Students at Texas State University and Bobcat PRomotions for the 2008 TPRA Annual Conference Daily Newsletter.
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