Texas Public Relations Association

UTEP Future Leaders in Public Relations

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:18:33 GMT

UTEP Future Leaders in Public Relations
Start Date: 19-Dec-09 9:00 AM
End Time: 23-Dec-09 9:30 PM
Location: Barnes and Noble, El Paso, TX
Speaker:

Event Details:

The UTEP Future Leaders in Public Relations (FLPR) will be conducting a fundraiser from December 19 through December 23 at the Barnes and Noble on Sunland Park Drive. Members will be gift wrapping books and asking for a donation. The fundraiser will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. You may choose the times you are available. If you are interested in assisting this great young group please send an email to Alejandra Acosta at aacosta15@miners.utep.edu.

Barnes and Noble

Sunland Park Drive

El Paso, TX

Best of the Southwest - Communicators Conference

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:38:55 GMT

Best of the Southwest - Communicators Conference
Start Date: 27-Feb-09 8:15 AM
End Time: 1-Mar-09 11:00 AM
Location: Embassy Suites Dallas-Frisco Hotel, Convention Center & Spa, Frisco, Texas 75034
Speaker:

Event Details:

The joint conference of the TPRA and PRSA Southwest District will feature two days of speakers, workshops, professional development and networking opportunities as well as the "A League of Our Own" Silver Spur / Best of Texas awards banquet on Feb. 28.

Embassy Suites Dallas-Frisco Hotel, Convention Center & Spa

7600 John Q. Hammons Drive

Frisco, Texas 75034

Best of the Southwest - Communicators Conference

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:56:13 GMT

Best of the Southwest - Communicators Conference
Start Date: 27-Feb-09 8:15 AM
End Time: 1-Mar-09 11:00 AM
Speaker:

TSPRA 2009 Annual Conference

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:18:23 GMT

TSPRA 2009 Annual Conference
Start Date: 15-Feb-09 0:00 AM
End Time: 18-Feb-09 12:00 PM
Location: The ONMI San Antonio at the Colonnade
Speaker:

Event Details:

TSPRA 2009 Annual Conference
The ONMI San Antonio at the Colonnade
More Information: http://www.tspra.org/page.php/confworkshops_overview

The ONMI San Antonio at the Colonnade

Abilene PRO - Business Etiquette Workshop

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:54:16 GMT

Abilene PRO - Business Etiquette Workshop
Start Date: 30-Jan-09 8:30 AM
End Time: 30-Jan-09 1:00 PM
Location: Auxiiary Conference Center @ Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, TX
Speaker: Collen Rickenbacher

Auxiiary Conference Center @ Hendrick Medical Center

200 Pine Street

Abilene, TX

Investor Relations in a Volatile Market: Relying on Guiding Principles

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:28:22 GMT

Investor Relations in a Volatile Market: Relying on Guiding Principles
Start Date: 30-Jan-09 8:00 AM
End Time: 30-Jan-09 2:30 PM
Location: Park City Club
Speaker:

Event Details:

NIRI D*FW Professional Development Workshop - Last Day to get the Early Bird Registration Discount

Investor Relations in a Volatile Market: Relying on Guiding Principles

Erratic Markets, Economic Upheaval, New Administration, Regulatory Changes...

How are you responding to these unprecedented economic times?

Hear from industry experts and fellow IR practitioners as they mobilize their resources and strategies while relying on guiding principles to meet the challenges and opportunities in today's volatile markets.

Objectives:
To gain a better understanding of the challenging economic climate and how to respond to these challenges by implementing IR Best practices and guiding principles.

Prerequisites: None

Experience Level: Basic

Content:

State of the new administration initiatives and regulatory changes
Changing oversight practices and government actions
IRO and buy-side perspectives: challenges and opportunities
Executing a renewed IR effort: Relying on guiding principles and best practices
Maximizing your IR image: Solidify your IR position now and in the future

Recommended CPE Hours: 6.5

January 30, 2009
Park City Club
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Register Now:
https://www.regonline.com/63364_686426D

$50 early bird member rate
$60 member rate after Jan. 5
$70 early bird non-member rate
$80 non-member after Jan. 5

Park City Club

From IPods to Twitter

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:16:11 GMT

"From IPods to Twitter"
Start Date: 21-Jan-09 11:45 AM
End Time: 21-Jan-09 1:00 PM
Location: YISD Culinary Arts Cafe, El Paso, Texas
Speaker:

Event Details:

Public Relations Association

of the Southwest

"From IPods to Twitter"

Grassroots Marketing Done Right!

Victor Guerrero

Marketing & Cultural Tourism Coordinator, EP Museums & Cultural Affairs

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

11:45 am - 1:00 pm

YISD Culinary Arts Cafe, 9600 Sims Dr.

Members: $15 per person, Non-Members: $20 per person

Please RSVP by 5:00 pm on Monday, January 19th

to prsouthwest@yahoo.com

YISD Culinary Arts Cafe

9600 Sims Dr.

El Paso, Texas

Digital Marketing Now

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:56:55 GMT

Digital Marketing Now
Start Date: 15-Jan-09 11:30 AM
End Time: 15-Jan-09 1:00 PM
Location: Cool River, Austin, Texas
Speaker: David Lankelevich

Event Details:

In today’s demanding business environment, there is increasing pressure to achieve more with fewer resources. Join us as David Iankelevich, VP of Sales and Business Development at eMarketer, highlights some of the most compelling digital strategies for 2009 including: increasing levels of cross-departmental accountability; optimizing search engine advertising; embracing the power of online branding; maximizing online mediums to stay close to your customers; establishing and maintaining trust; engaging prospects and customers via video; and relentlessly testing for market effectiveness.

Cool River

4001 Parmer Lane

Austin, Texas

Dallas Ad League - Integrated Marketing Communications

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:00:01 GMT

Dallas Ad League - "Integrated Marketing Communications"
Start Date: 13-Jan-09 8:30 AM
End Time: 13-Jan-09 1:30 PM
Location: CityPlace - Lakewood Ballroom, Dallas, Texas
Speaker:

Event Details:

Date/Time: Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Topic: "Integrated Marketing Communications"
Location; CityPlace, Lakewood Ballroom, 2711 North Haskell Ave., Dallas 75204
Cost: $50 per seat
Contact: Mary Malooly, (214) 690-9494 for reservations or www.dallasadleague.org

"Integrated Marketing Communications"

In today's accountable marketing environment, marketers are focusing on applying Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) to move consumers from "awareness" to "action." Please join us and learn more about:

• Agency collaboration
• Research and consumer insight
• Segmentation
• Marketing disciplines

CityPlace - Lakewood Ballroom

2711 North Haskell Ave.,

Dallas, Texas

AWC''s Get Smart 2009

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:06:08 GMT

AWC's Get Smart 2009
Start Date: 8-Jan-09 8:00 AM
End Time: 8-Jan-09 12:00 PM
Location: The Renaissance Austin Hotel at The Arboretum, Austin, TX
Speaker:

Event Details:

With a program designed to stimulate both sides of your brain, Get Smart 2009, AWC's annual professional development conference, is the resolution you must keep! At Get Smart you'll build your network, expand your skill set and learn how to release your creative impulses to get 2009 off to a rousing start.

In these challenging economic times, it's all about working smarter and more creatively, finding the niches and filling them well. In the first concurrent session, hear from Gaylen Paulson of the McCombs School of Business about how to negotiate in these tough times or Bruce Smith of Texas State University about how to release the creativity you might have thought was dormant. In the second sessions, learn from Anne Pritchard of Strategic Solutions Group about flexing your communication style in order to relate better to clients and colleagues or get tips from Dianna Amorde of Inspired Leap Consulting on how to increase the frequency of those Aha! Moments that really jumpstart projects and proposals.

The conference culminates with a luncheon and keynote featuring Beverly Silas of Beverly Silas & Associates and legendary Austin community leader. Beverly will talk about how to integrate the left and right brains to cultivate consensus and make big things happen.

For More Details and To Register:
www.Getsmartaustin.com
www.awcaustin.org Association for Women in Communications Austin Chapter

Space is limited and registration closes on January 5

The Renaissance Austin Hotel at The Arboretum

TPRA Membership Renewals

noemail@tpra.org — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:43:09 GMT

Hello [firstname],

TPRA evolved toward becoming a different organization this year. We broadened our focus beyond public relations and began to embrace the concept that many of our members wear more than just one communications hat. While we'll always be TPRA, we also became the Communicators' Connexion, a crossroads of information on all professional communications, including advertising, marketing, and investor relations. We created a universal calendar that brought you the events from all the state's professional communications trade organizations, and we enhanced our communicators' blog to embrace a wider range of topics. We just completed one of our most successful fall seminars, the Web 2.0 Boot Camp, where attendees interacted with speakers in a fully WI-FI environment to examine the current state of social media. Participants told us it was the best ever.

That was just a start. The evolution will continue next year, as our Best of the Southwest Communicators Conference February 27 in Frisco will focus on excellent professional development opportunities, more networking, more exposure to marketing and advertising issues, and recognition for professional accreditation as well as top quality work.

To be sure you're able to take full advantage of the expanding TPRA, please take a few moments right now to renew your membership for 2009. It's never been easier. Just click here to link to our secure renewal form and enter your payment data. Your login information is listed below. By renewing now, you'll lock in the current $180 price for a year's full, active membership, and you'll be assured of getting in on all the 2009 TPRA events at a member rate. Your name belongs alongside all the other excellent communications professionals who call TPRA home. (TPRA membership runs from January 1 to December 31)

Thanks for joining, supporting, and strengthening our trade association.

Graham Painter, APR
TPRA 2008 President

To access your renewal: login using the below information. Click on Memberships, My Memberships, Renew (highlighted in yellow).

To log into the site, visit http://www.tpra.org/en/ and enter your Username and Password.

Username: [username]
Password: [password]

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Sponsor: Texas Public Relations Association & PRSA Souhtwest District
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Texas Advertising and Public Relations - FACULTY

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Texas Advertising and Public Relations - FACULTY
Aug 7, 2008 ... He is a member of the Public Relations Society of America, Texas Public Relations Association, Association for Education in Journalism and ...

13-Aug-08 3:00 PM

Tpra — Blogs, Pictures, and more on WordPress

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Tpra — Blogs, Pictures, and more on WordPress
TPRA has a blog and I’m lovin’ it. Tomorrow, TPRA has their quarterly board meeting and this is a heads up to everyone that I will be sharing what happens ...

8-Aug-08 8:00 AM

How To Use This Blog

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Once you have a username and password, look for the login link on the left hand side of the TPRA blog. Log in and click on “New Post.” Write your post, click “save” on the right hand side of the screen, make any edits, ...
Communicators' Connexion - http://tprablog.wordpress.com

8-Aug-08 8:00 AM

Do you have news to share?

noemail@tpra.org — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Please send any articles and/or press releases to tpramail@tpra.com or jgeorge@eami. We'll post them to the Web site!

23-Jul-08 9:00 AM

James Willard Goodwin Jr. Passes

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:00:00 GMT

James "Jim" Willard Goodwin Jr. Sept. 7, 1942 - July 15, 2008 Jim Goodwin passed away peacefully, joining Christ our Lord, July 15, 2008. He finally succumbed to a brave 10 year-long battle with a rare form of early on-set dementia and Parkinson's syndrome. He is survived by his loving and doting wife of nearly 44 years, Patricia Elizabeth Goodwin; and his devoted daughters, Julie and Sheri; as well as his son-in-law, Shannon; and three grandchildren; and Jim's compassionate canine companion, Maggie. He is also survived by three younger brothers and their wives, Sam and Kim Goodwin of Fayetteville, AR, Stan and Pam Goodwin of Plano, TX and Dr. Mike Goodwin and Dana of Ashland, KY. He is preceded in death by his mother Dr. Gail Goodwin Bolton, father James W.Goodwin, Sr. and brother Jonathan Carlton Goodwin. Jim was born and raised in the Pineville, Louisiana area. He attended Louisiana Tech University where he received a degree in Journalism and also met the love of his life, Pat. Jim was a state award-winning discus-thrower for the La. Tech track team. After marrying, Pat and Jim moved to Beaumont, Texas where he accepted a reporter position at the Beaumont Journal. He soon thereafter accepted a position in the Public Relations Department with Southwestern Bell Telephone where he worked for 25 years and in that time the family transferred to Little Rock, AR, St. Louis, MO, San Antonio, TX, Lubbock, TX, and then finally Austin, TX where he retired as a PR Manager with Bell. Jim was a 40-year member of the YMCA where he found long lasting friendships and loved to play basketball at noon most weekdays. He was a dedicated athlete playing softball in many leagues, three on three basketball tournaments, and participating in the Senior Master Track & Field Games even into his late 50s. Jim was known for his fantastic sense of humor mostly in the form of puns and was often referred to as a Renaissance man for his love of poetry, music and knowledge of sports facts and obscure trivia. We would like to thank Dr. Robert Myerson and Dr. Thomas Hill for their excellent care, his care givers Melody Johnson, Jim White, and Wanda Butler as well as the fantastic staff at Hospice Austin. We would also like to thank the wonderful volunteers at the Westlake Hills, Presbyterian Church "The Gathering" and Bethany Methodist Church "House of Friends" who hold programs for people experiencing forms of Dementia and Parkinson's. They were all a Godsend and the family feels so blessed by their gifts. The family would also like to thank all the many relatives and friends who visited Jim and held him in prayer. They would like to acknowledge Pat's family, Carl and Barbara Bassett, Glen and Linda Bassett, Dr. Wayne Bassett, Lynda and Loyd Sharbono and many nieces and nephews for their loving support. Jim and Pat are members of Riverbend Church of Austin, TX. A memorial service will be held at the Smith Chapel at Riverbend Church (4214 Capital of Texas Hwy. N. - Loop 360) on Friday, July 18 at 1:00 p.m. time and a reception will be held in The Quads immediately following the service. He will be interned at Remembrance Gardens next to Riverbend Church. Honorary pallbearers include: Ron Bower, Dr. David Brace, John Conniff, Phil Haught, Ken Owen, Dick Rhyne, Milburn Taylor, and Jim White. A donation may be made in Jim's name to: the Town Lake Chapter of the YMCA (www.aus tinymca.org/giving), Hospice Austin (www.hospicaustin.org), Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church for "The Gathering" (www.whpc.org), Bethany Methodist Church for "the House of Friends" (Bethany-umc.org) or Capital Area Parkinson's Society (www.capitalareaparkinson.org).

http://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?I=LS000113476744X

25-Jun-08 2:00 PM

Refer to a friend

noemail@tpra.org — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:00:00 GMT

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Social Media Club Fort Worth and Dallas: October Meetings

noemail@tpra.org — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

He has received numerous awards for his professional and civic work including the Golden Spur from the Texas Public Relations Association (TPRA), the highest personal honor a practitioner can receive in the State of Texas, ...
Communicators Anonymous - http://12commanonymous.typepad.com/my_weblog/

PRSA Hosts Luncheon Titled Crisis Communications & Reputation Management Featuring Beth Harbin of Southwest Airlines

noemail@tpra.org — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:00:00 GMT

The Dallas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is hosting its monthly luncheon titled Crisis Communications & Reputation Management: How Southwest Airlines responded to 9/11 and other crises to keep its enviable reputation intact on Thursday, September 11. The guest speaker is Beth Harbin, Director of Strategic Public Relations at Southwest Airlines. No crisis plan could have anticipated the disaster of 9/11 and the grounding of the entire U.S. airline industry. Yet, Southwest Airlines' PR team responded with clear direction to regain public confidence and maintain employee morale as the airline scrambled to restore operations in the days that followed. Attendees will listen as Harbin recollects Southwest Airlines' response to 9/11 and how its crisis plans evolved to handle subsequent challenges to remain one of the most admired companies in the world. The Dallas luncheon will take place at the Park Cities Club located at 5956 Sherry Lane, Ste. 1700....

Goodbye GCI My Ode to a Great Company

noemail@tpra.org — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT

For three years I stalked the GCI office president, Jeff Hunt (a frequent commenter on this blog—okay only once) through PRSA and TPRA (Texas Public Relation Association) events. I even got him to speak at a PR event I was lucky enough ...

http://mattceni.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/goodbye-gci-%E2%80%93-my-ode-to-a-great-company/

Promotions, appointments and hires

noemail@tpra.org — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The Public Relations Foundation of Texas launched its Educator of the Year Award at the Texas Public Relations Association conference and honored TCU's Doug ...

http://www.fwbusinesspress.com/display.php?id=7343

T.G.I. Friday's(R) U.S.A. Receives 2008 Texas Public Relations ...

noemail@tpra.org — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The Silver Spur Awards highlight the state's top public relations campaigns and practitioners. The Texas Public Relations Association is a statewide ...

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-17-2008/0004775271&EDATE=

Elizabeth Christian & Associates Public Relations - Awards

noemail@tpra.org — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMT

2008 Texas Public Relations Association "External Relations" Silver Spur ... 2007 Texas Public Relations Association "Best of Texas" Award - Awarded for ...

http://www.echristianpr.com/awards/index.html

Public Relations Foundation of Texas names Doug Newsom first Educator of the Year awardee

noemail@tpra.org — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The Public Relations Foundation of Texas (PRFT) launched its Educator of the Year Award at the Texas Public Relations Association (TPRA) conference and honored TCU's Doug Newsom as the inaugural recipient. The presentation was made at the TPRA Silver Spur/Best of Texas awards banquet Saturday, March 1.

http://www.newsevents.tcu.edu/1077.asp

Zimmerman Communications

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:07:00 GMT

Jackie Zimmerman
jzimm@consolidated.net

115 Gaslight Blvd Ste B

Lufkin, TX 75904

Retired TXU

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:06:32 GMT

Dick Ramsey
Bdazleu@aol.com

1564 Woodbee Court

Azle, TX 76020-4338

817-237-0425

Texas A&M University

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:54:10 GMT

Rosary Mangano
remangano@gmail.com

1803 Quiet Country Ct.

Kingwood, TX 77345

281-788-7494

Elizabeth Christian & Associates Public Relations

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:08:46 GMT

Elizabeth Christian
echristian@echristianpr.com

823 Congress Ave Ste 1505

Austin, TX 78701

Memorial Health System of East Texas

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:28:34 GMT

Lindsey Mott
lmott@memorialhealth.org

PO Box 1447

Lufkin, TX 75902

9366397613

S. Evans Public Relations

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:25:29 GMT

Sally Evans
sieapr@sbcglobal.net

P O Box 56644

Houston, TX 77256-6644

(713) 660-7990

Wixted Pope Nora Thompson & Associates, LP

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:40:13 GMT

Greg Clock
gregclock@hotmail.com

23319 Garden Chase Dr

Katy, TX 77494

(281) 703-8567

Dublin & Associates, Inc.

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:21:38 GMT

Jim Dublin
jdublin@dublinandassociates.com

3015 San Pedro

San Antonio, TX 78212

Sam Houston State University

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:43:53 GMT

Janet Bridges
jabridges@shsu.edu

1701 Drake Drive

Commerce, TX 75428

Kearley & Company Inc.

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:29:36 GMT

Ruth Ann Kearley
ruthie@kearley.com

1227 W. Magnolia Ave.

Fort Worth, TX 76104

2009 Conference Schedule of Events

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:28:46 GMT

as of 12/22/08 FRIDAY, Feb. 27 8:15 - 11:15 a.m. Jump Start Your Career workshop - Julie Fix, APR 9 - 10 a.m. The Future of Journalism General Session - Jennifer LaFleur, ProPublica - David House, FW Star-Telegram 10:15 -11:30 a.m. It's not web 2.0. It's not web 3.0. It's simply life. General Session - Peter Shankman 11:45 a.m - 1:15 p.m. Change Comes To Political Communications Lunch Keynote - Kasey Pipes Recognition of APRs - Christina Moore, APR 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. What Do Women Want - Marketing To Women General Session - Stephanie Ouyoumjian, Publicis Dallas 3 - 4 p.m Social media hands-on Breakout Sessions - Peter Shankman Risk Communications/Counseling The Top Dog - Dr. Joe Trahan 4 p.m. ...

A New Year's Note from TPRA President Graham Painter

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 03:21:05 GMT

Happy Holidays, everyone! Hats off to our 2009 TPRA President Scott White. We are very fortunate to have hard working practitioner Scott White as our incoming 2009 president. A long-time board member, Scott was the driving force behind TPRA’s innovative Web 2.0 Boot Camp last fall in Round Rock, chairing the committee that put it together with Dr. Judy Oscam at Texas State University. He’s also the leader who forged our collaborative partnership with the North Texas PRSA Chapters to create this spring’s groundbreaking 2009 Conference in Frisco. This inclusive approach to professional development may be the model for future conferences in Texas, and Scott & Committee are due special recognition for breaking the old mold and creating a fresh, new one. Congratulations, Scott. Have a great 2009! Last week we circulated a list of your TPRA board of directors and officers for 2009. Please welcome new board members: Yvette Blair Raul Hinojosa, Jr. ...

Best of the Southwest - Communicators Conference

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:40:53 GMT

2009 Annual Conference FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 1 Two days of speakers, workshops, professional development and networking. A League of Our Own Silver Spur / Best of Texas awards banquet. - Download a registration form - Online registration Schedule of Events About the Hotel RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM TODAY! Hotel: Embassy Suites-Dallas/Frisco Hotel, Convention Center & Spa - 7600 John Q. Hammons Drive, Frisco, TX 75034 For reservations: 1-800-EMBASSY (362-2779) Conference room rate: $109 single/double Parking: Self Park = $6 /day ($8 overnight) - Valet Parking = $8 /day ($14 overnight) Group ID: Texas Public Relation Association Cutoff for reservations: Monday, February 2, 2009. Is your brand recession-proof? Can you still build your brand in troubled economic times? Will your brand make it through the recession? Larry Vincent These are just a few of the topics to be covered by branding pro and author Larry Vincent on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the BEST OF THE...

2009 Silver Spur & Best of Texas Awards - About

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:49:31 GMT

RULES Eligibility – Both TPRA members and non-members are eligible to submit as many entries as they wish in any category. Members of the co-sponsoring organizations are eligible for the member rates for entry fees. Member is defined as holding a current, paid membership with one or more of the co-sponsors as of Dec. 31, 2008. Judging – Distinguished professionals in public relations and closely related fields will judge the competition on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009. Judges have the right to combine categories where appropriate, declare multiple winners in any category and may move entries between categories, especially where such action enhances the ability of an entry to win an award. The judges may reject any entry that does not meet contest requirements and may choose not to present an award in any category. Judges’ Comments – Every effort will be made to return evaluation sheets to you after the judging if you provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope labeled, For Judges’...

2009 Conference Hotel

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:30:24 GMT

AAA Four Diamond Frisco Embassy Suites provides dramatic setting for upcoming TPRA and PRSA Southwest District’s Best of the Southwest - Communicators Conference The Dallas /Fort Worth Metroplex is home to some of the most successful teams in professional sports – the Dallas Cowboys, the Dallas Stars, the Dallas Mavericks, FC Dallas and the Frisco RoughRiders. So it’s only fitting that attendees will be treated to an Olympic-sized welcome when they arrive at the exclusive John Q. Hammons Embassy Suites – Dallas/Frisco Hotel, Convention Center & Spa (www.embassysuitesfrisco.com) next February 27 – March 1 for the Best of the Southwest - Communicators Conference and A League of Our Own awards banquet, hosted by TPRA and the PRSA Southwest District. The four-diamond hotel, located in one of the nation’s fastest growing cities, even hosted the exclusive, invitation-only welcome home party for 2008 Olympic All-around Champion Nastia Liukin. PRSA/TPRA guests are sure to enjoy...

2008 Best of Texas Winners

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:41:57 GMT

Feature Writing Silver An Angel in the Wings Grant M. Farrimond Baylor Health Care System Corporate Communications For Baylor Health Care System News Writing Silver Melatonin: The Hormone of Darkness Lisa Merkl University of Houston Opinion Article Silver Personalized License Plates: The Aggies Are CLEV R Keith Randall Texas A&M University Silver ASPCA: Town Lake Animal Center Relocation Peggy Hubble Vollmer Public Relations For ASPCA With Meredith Michelson, Vollmer Public Relations, ASPCA - Karen Medicus, ASPCA - Anita Kelso Edson Special Writing Project Silver Exelon Briefing Book Elizabeth Christian, Kristin Marcum, Laurie Parker and Rebecca Hind, Elizabeth Christian and Associates Public Relations For Exelon Nuclear Annual Report Silver Department of Accounting & Business Law - Annual Report Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business With Pollei DesignWorks Brochure Silver Faculty Research Brochure Communications Office McCombs...

2008 Silver Spur Winners

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:22:12 GMT

Community Relations Connecting the Dots Job Shadowing Program Irma Orozco CPS Energy With Communities In Schools of San Antonio Ready or Not? Emergency Preparedness Campaign EnviroMedia Social Marketing For Texas Department of State Health Services B.E.S.T. College Night 2007 Greater TEXAS Federal Credit Union With Bastrop, Elgin and Smithville ISD Oncor's Lifetime of Safety Campaign Raises Awareness Oncor Commute Solutions Month: Catch a Ride in a Sea of Alternatives Vollmer Public Relations For Houston-Galveston Area Council - Commute Solutions With Ceci Loup, Lindsey Klingensmith, Tricia Bentley, Lori Martin, Katie Butler, Angela Marbley Corporate Identity A Star Is Born! Nu Star Energy Corporate Communications Department 25th Anniversary and Brand Launch Weber Shandwick For Susan G. Komen for the Cure Crisis Communication Ice Storm - Proactive and Reactive Response CPS Energy Theresa Brown Cortez, Rolando Romero, Lisa Lewis, Bob McCullough ...

2009 Best of Texas Categories

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:56:31 GMT

The Best of Texas Awards recognize outstanding achievement using individual communications tools in support of specific public relations objectives. A winning Best of Texas entry demonstrates superior use of the communications tool employed and documents that the rationale and execution led to desired results in support of a specific public relations objective. WRITING BOT 1. Feature Writing – A feature story written for and distributed to external media or for an internal publication, Intranet or Web site. BOT 2. News Writing – A news story written for an internal publication, E-zine, E-newsletter, Intranet or Web site or written for and distributed to external media. BOT 3. Opinion Article – An editorial, op-ed piece or column written by the entrant and distributed to one or more publications (internal and/or external). BOT 4. Special Writing Project – A single piece not eligible for consideration in other writing categories should be entered here. BOT 5. Speech – A...

2009 Silver Spur Categories

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:52:31 GMT

The Silver Spur Award honors outstanding professional achievement in developing and implementing significant public relations programs or projects for employers or clients. A winning Silver Spur entry clearly demonstrates that sound public relations objectives and philosophy were incorporated into the program and that high standards of research, planning, execution and evaluation were met. SS 1. Community Relations – A communications program or project developed and implemented to achieve a specific short-term goal or to address a specific problem in a community. SS 2. Corporate Identity – A communications program or project designed to develop and/or promote a company’s brand to its constituents. The goal should be awareness not sales. SS 3. Crisis Communications – A program or project developed and implemented as part of an organization’s crisis management plan. SS 4. External Relations – A communications program or project directed primarily toward external audiences. SS...

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Favorite Blog with a TPRA Member

noemail@tpra.org — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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What's your favorite blog? Whose writing is the most engaging? Whose advice is the most helpful? Who makes you laugh? Whose blog is on your "must read" list every day?

Release Date: 4-Sep-08 10:00 AM
Expiration Date: 11-Sep-08 10:00 AM

Vote now on the choices below by ranking each one from 1 to 5 (1 being your most favorite and 5 being your least favorite.) To preview the blog before voting, click on the name. All the blogs are connected in some way to a TPRA member. Some write the blog, some work for the company that hosts the blog.

Once the votes are tabulated, the person who correctly chose the winning blog AND was the first person to do so will receive a limited edition TPRA mouse pad with the exciting new logo "Communicators' Connexion." Want to see what you'll win? Visit the TPRA online store. You have one week to vote.

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noemail@tpra.org — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:51:59 GMT

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