PR Networking Event

ABS is formally bringing together a series of networking events for PR staff within the membership.

The first event will be run on the 26th February 2010 at Leeds Metropolitan University (Rose Bowl)  and will be facilitated and Chaired by Toby Roe, Corporate Communications Director, Ashridge - (Chair of the ABS PR Network).

An unrivalled opportunity to hear from business school and PR experts on topics such as social media, blogging, how to engage academics, potential changes to the government and how this will effect political relations and more.

10.00 Teas and coffees and registration

10.15 Welcome – Toby Roe, Corporate Communications Director, Ashridge (Chair of the   ABS PR Network)

10.20 New Media and Blogging for Business Schools
 Ronan Gruenbaum,  E-Communications Manager, Ashridge
 
11.20 Potential change of Government, political relations – Paul Barnes, Communications Management

12.30   LUNCH and networking
 
1.30 Engaging With Academics – Vin Hammersley, Director of Communications, Warwick Business School

2.15 Elly Sample, Director of Marketing and Communications, Oxford Brookes Business School – crisis management  scenario group work

3.00 In house or agency – a schools perspective – journalists or media relations staff – what suits – Rebecca  Heron, Marketing Officer, Lancaster

3.45 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AND SHARING BEST PRACTICE

4.15 Close

Venue

Leeds Metropolitan University Rosebowl LS1 3HE Room 463

Date

February 26

Enquiries

Please direct any queries to Vicky Robinson.

Costs

£250 Full day delegate rate, including lunch and refreshments.

Price

£250.00 (£260 if paying by credit card)

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