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IABC/Houston Insider
August 2008
In This Issue:
Inside the Interview: Selling Yourself & Landing the Job
YP Luncheon
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Canyon Cafe
Join the Young Professionals group for this luncheon for tips on "selling yourself and landing the job" from two of Houston's premier communications recruiting talents. Register today!
Sponsored by:
Topic Enhanced: How to Be a Media Darling in the Houston Chronicle & on 'Great Day Houston'!
ESIG Professional Development Luncheon
Thursday, Aug. 14, 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Fabulous La Griglia
We would love for our clients to tell us exactly what they want. This program will do just that! Kim Morgan with the Houston Chronicle and Chris Nocera, producer for "Great Day Houston," Channel 13 will share what they look for in a story and give us tips on how to approach the news publications the next time you want publicity for yourself or a client. They'll also reveal the absolute, sure-fire ways to never get a story accepted. So, get ready for a day of tried-and-true do's and don'ts! So, get ready for a day of tried-and-true do's and don'ts and register today!
In the Palm of Your Hand: A Communicator’s Guide to Making a Splash on the Mobile Web
Professional Development Luncheon
Thursday, Aug. 28, 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Afternoon Workshop: Social Media 101+: Embracing the Rock Star Communicator’s Online Toolset
Thursday, Aug. 28, 1:30 - 4 p.m.
Social media tools and networking sites are powerful connectors, but can be overwhelming to a communicator just dipping their toes into the YouTube, Blogging and Facebook world. What online tools should your organization use to reach and connect with your target audience? What sites and social networks should you be monitoring and participating in? How can you keep up with the latest and greatest in social media and still have time to sleep!? Register now for the Mobile Web luncheon or the Mobile Web/Social Media luncheon-and-workshop combo!
Save the Date: The Insider's Guide to Internal Branding
How can you create and maintain a cohesive branding strategy? Start on the inside and work your way out. PRSA and IABC/Houston have recruited some of Houston’s leading communicators for a panel discussion focused on effective internal branding. Join us on the morning of Oct. 21. Read more.
Seen & Heard Around the Chapter - August Member News
Read about the latest accomplishments of your fellow members, and find out who's new to the chapter.
New on the IABC/Houston Job Bank
Account Manager/Senior Account Manager - Carbonara Group
Magazine Editor - The University of Texas Medical Branch
Director of Internal Communications - The University of Texas Medical Branch
Senior Advisor, Communications - ConocoPhillips
Communications Project Manger - CenterPoint Energy
Corporate Communications/PR Intern - Wood Group
Web Site Coordinator - Rice University
Senior Writer/Editor - Texas Southern Univeristy
To learn more about these and other jobs on the IABC/Houston Job Bank, click here.
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