Georgia Chapter-PRSA August Meeting

ATLANTA, Aug. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The next luncheon meeting of the Georgia Chapter-Public Relations Society of America (www.prsageorgia.org) will be Thursday, August 8, at Maggiano's-Buckhead in Atlanta.

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Join us to find out how Atlanta broadcasters use social media to get the latest news, engage their viewers and create unforgettable stories.

You won't want to miss the chance to hear how social media has changed their game and how you can deliver winning content and photos that make your pitches perfect.

And walk away with a "tip sheet" on how to find them on social media and their stations' social media dos and don'ts.  It's always one of our most popular and lively panel discussions of the year.

This year's panel includes:

• John Bachman, anchor/reporter, WSB
• Paul Milliken, feature reporter/meteorologist, Fox 5
• Sonia Moghe, reporter, CBS Atlanta News
• Julie Wolfe, director of engagement and social media, WXIA
• Moderator will be Mike Neumeier, APR, principal, Arketi Group 

Prior to the luncheon, a seminar "How to Deliver Compelling Messages" will be held.

A spokesperson has only one chance to make a first impression.  The most successful are strategic, knowledgeable and succinct -- thanks to media training.

This pre-luncheon seminar offers executives and subject-matter experts – and the PR pros who coach them – tips about preparation, agenda setting and key message development to determine what to say and how to effectively deliver it.  The session also provides interview and control techniques, dos and don'ts, plus tips for enhancing speaker presence.

You'll receive a nine-page workbook with guidelines and step-by-step formulas that enable spokespeople to:

1. Gain confidence and be more effective.
2. Learn to subtly, smarter take control of the news interview process.
3. Seize the opportunity to differentiate a product, service or point of view.

The seminar leader will be Debbie Wetherhead, founder and president, Wetherhead Communications.

Maggiano's-Buckhead is located at 3368 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326.

Check-in for the seminar begins at 9:15 a.m.; for the luncheon, 11:30 a.m.  Seminar details and registration:  http://bit.ly/13Kc2mu; for the luncheon:  http://bit.ly/18XRSGK.

PRSA-Georgia (www.prsageorgia.org), the second-largest local chapter in the national society, consists of some 850 professionals throughout Georgia.  Its mission is to enhance the profession, provide continuing education and offer networking opportunities for its members.

The Chapter has regular monthly meetings and seminars, an Annual Conference for professionals and an annual Real World PR collegiate conference day.  Eight Special Interest Groups meet at various times and the Chapter supports nine PRSSA (student society) chapters.

SOURCE Georgia Chapter, Public Relations Society of America