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Seven LinkedIn Power Tools to Connect with Journalists

November 15, 2012
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Holiday Inn Downtown
1050 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
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LinkedIn, the world’s largest online business networking site, doubles as a giant toolbox filled with power tools that even Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor would love!  They help you connect with journalists and people in your target market, give them what they need, dazzle them with your expertise and promote your products and services without spamming.  But, you must know where to find these tools and how to use them correctly. 

Join us as Joan Stewart, The Publicity Hound, demonstrates each tool and the best ways to use them for yourself and your clients.  During this luncheon, you will learn:

  • How to eavesdrop on conversations, under the radar, and respond instantly if a journalist, or anyone else, needs what you can provide.
  • The tool that will impress journalists and others who connect with you.
  • A tool that lets you email reporters and book your clients on radio shows, almost instantly.
  • The tool that 9 out of 10 people are using incorrectly that makes it easy for people to find you and lets you talk to journalists even if you’re not connected to them.
  • The giant billboards that LinkedIn allows you to create to promote your company’s products and services. 

Please register online at prsaciowa.org by Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.  After this date, an additional $5 will be charged for registrations.  And, any registrations not canceled by this date will be billed.  If you have any questions regarding online registration, please contact treasurer-elect Amanda Byers.  If you have special dietary needs, please contact Melany Stonewall

Attention APRs: You can receive 1.0 of Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for attending monthly meetings.  

Tickets

$20.00 Member Ticket
$25.00 after 12:00 am November 10

$30.00 Guest Ticket
$35.00 after 12:00 am November 10

$15.00 Student Ticket
$20.00 after 12:00 am November 10

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