Texas Public Relations Association

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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PR Foundation

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:38:17 GMT

The Public Relations Foundation of Texas is a nonprofit subsidiary organization of TPRA founded in 1979. Its primary mission is to support public relations education in Texas. 2008 Public Relations Foundation of Texas Joe Riordan Scholars Four Texas college students have been named Joe Riordan Scholars by the Public Relations Foundation of Texas (PRFT) and received full or partial registration for the 2008 Texas Public Relations Association (TPRA) annual conference in San Antonio Feb. 29 - March 2. Joe Riordan was a long-time member of TPRA who died last year, and his family designated PRFT as the beneficiary of memorials in his name. The memorials have made the Joe Riordan Scholars project possible. The first Joe Riordan Scholars are: Kuriko Hasegawa, University of Houston, an international student from Japan. Hasegawa is active in various student organizations and has interned at both a government office and a multinational corporation. She is now interning with a global...