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Tom Davis Shares Ways to Maximize Value in a Competitive Media Landscape
(May 12, 2010)
Tom Davis, president of Davis Media, LLC, which owns two FM stations in the Williamsburg market and the digital newspaper Williamsburg Yorktown Daily, discussed media convergence trends at the May membership meeting of the PRSA Virginia Peninsula chapter.
Mr. Davis testified to the power of local media - and the importance of real-time news distribution channels - with examples drawn from over 20 years managing radio stations in various markets. He also discussed his innovative “promote through content model,” which combines the best assets of both radio and the newspaper industry under one platform. Today, Davis' Williamsburg Yorktown Daily has over 60,000 local readers and 44% penetration of the market’s 136,000 residents. In 2009, while the radio industry suffered 18% decline, Davis Media’s revenue grew by 18%. These results are evidence, Davis said, of the need to leverage traditional media in new ways.
"In the industry, we're watching media types converge. This event offered professionals a chance to consider communication trends in a fresh new way, and we appreciate Tom Davis for sharing his knowledge with our organization," said Chapter President Mike Brown.
Please view the latest news from PRSA Virginia Peninsula: PRSA Virginia Peninsula Chapter Announces New 2010 Board Of Directors
(November 23, 2009)
On Tuesday, November 17, the Virginia Peninsula Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America announced new members of the 2010 Board of Directors and recognized the leadership provided by outgoing President Priscilla Caldwell and Membership Director Patti Mantey.
President Priscilla Caldwell of the Caldwell Stock Report was presented an award for her efforts in founding the chapter, chartered August 1, 2008. Under her effective leadership and direction, the chapter garnered national recognition in June as the fastest growing chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Membership Director Patti Mantey of the United Way of the Virginia Peninsula was also recognized for her efforts in recruiting and coordinating membership, which has grown to 53 members in the past year.
"It has been an honor to serve as president of PRSA Virginia Peninsula for the past two years," said Priscilla Caldwell. "During that time the national organization has recognized our chapter as avant-garde and growing at an outstanding rate. The new president, Mike Brown, with the dynamic new board of directors will undoubtedly propel our chapter to new heights, and I look forward to assisting with those endeavors."
2010 PRSA Virginia Peninsula Chapter Board of Directors
President: Michael Brown, Booz Allen Hamilton
President Elect: Kate Hoving, City of Williamsburg
Secretary: Brittany Mangold, Howell Creative Group
Treasurer: Jessica Wharton, Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
Assembly Delegate: Yuri Rodgers Milligan, Hampton University
Past President: Priscilla Caldwell, APR, Caldwell Stock Report
Directors at Large: Melanie Erickson, Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA; Kim Van Sickel, Sentara Healthcare; and Amanda Wroten, Newport News Green Foundation.
Suzanne Henry Shares Strategies to Leverage the Power of Social Media
(November 23, 2009)
 Suzanne Henry, President of Four Leaf Public Relations in Charlottesville, gave a compelling and timely presentation on unleashing the power of Social Media during our November membership meeting on November 17, 2009. Thanks to our host Kathy Kammer of Williamsburg Landing for providing the right venue for this successful event.
"Suzanne Henry outlined strategies we can all use to put social media to work - without being overwhelmed by technology. It was a fantastic opportunity to gain professional development from a leader who knows how to get results," said President Mike Brown. Suzanne E. Henry
Four Leaf Public Relations LLC
Web: www.FourLeafPR.com
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Communications Expert to Speak at PRSA Meeting - Communications expert Larry Smith of the Institute for Crisis Management will coach area public relations practitioners and business communicators on crisis communications...more... PRSA VIRGINIA PENINSULA RECOGNIZES 2008 CHARTER MEMBER OF FIRST YEAR
Chapter Elects 2009 Officers, Celebrates Milestones, Recognizes Volunteers WILLIAMSBURG —The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Virginia Peninsula Chapter presented Debi Schaefer of Innovative Marketing Solutions with the Charter Member Appreciation Award for her outstanding contributions to the chapter’s success in its first year. “Debi is the best of the best of a small group of people who went above and beyond the call of duty to make PRSA Virginia Peninsula a reality,” said President Elect Mike Brown of Booz Allen Hamilton, as he presented Schaefer the award. more...
 NEWPORT NEWS — The Public Relations Society of America Virginia Peninsula chapter can help you find the perfect candidate for your communications or public relations position.
The newly-formed chapter has a job bank where you can post your listing. Our job bank is linked to the world’s largest organization for public relations professionals. PRSA has nearly 2,100 resumes and another 300,000 in the resume network, so there is plenty of great talent to choose from. more...
PRSA VA Peninsula Celebrates Approved Charter
WILLIAMSBURG (Friday, August 1, 2008) — The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Virginia Peninsula Chapter’s Aug. 1 Charter Party celebrated its status as the newest chapter of the national organization with a musical tribute in Williamsburg. more... PRSA VA Peninsula Speed Networking Event Draws Outstanding
HAMPTON (Wednesday July 9, 2008) - the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Virginia Peninsula Chapter held its inaugural speed networking event at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The meeting, held “speed dating” style, allowed PR practitioners from across the region an opportunity to network among themselves, trade business cards and share ideas (all in three minutes!!) before moving on to meet and greet others. In all, 48 professionals attended the one-hour session. more... PRSA Offers Job Bank For Members, Seeks Listings
NEWPORT NEWS - The Public Relations Society of America Virginia Peninsula chapter offers a Job Bank to serve our members. We welcome job postings in any public relations specialty. Access is free to members. more... Benefits of PRSA Membership Announced
NEWPORT NEWS (May 15, 2008) —The newly-formed Public Relations Society of America Virginia Peninsula chapter offers a wide range of benefits to local communications and public relations professionals. more ... Get to Know PRSA Virginia Peninsula at May Gathering
NEWPORT NEWS (May 1, 2008) — The newly-formed Public Relations Society of America Virginia Peninsula chapter invites all communications and public relations professionals to “Get to Know Us” at the next meeting Wednesday, May 14, 4-5:30 p.m., at the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport in Newport News. more ... PRSA Virginia Peninsula Submits Petition for Charter to National PRSA Board and Awaits Approval
(April 30, 2008) New Virginia Peninsula Chapter of Public Relations Society of America Holds Inaugural Board of Directors Meeting
WILLIAMSBURG (January 9, 2008) — The board of directors of the newly-formed Virginia Peninsula Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) held its historic, first meeting December 17 at the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance building. more ... New Virginia Peninsula Chapter of Public Relations Society Relations Society of America Elects Initial Board of Directors.
NEWPORT NEWS (December 28, 2007) — The newly-formed Virginia Peninsula Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) elected its initial board of directors at the December 5 meeting held in Newport News at the United Way Community Room. The new officers are President Priscilla Caldwell, APR, of Madigan Pratt & Associates; President Elect Mike Brown of Booz Allen Hamilton; Secretary Kim Van Sickel of Sentara; Treasurer Angela Kargus of the American Chiropractic Association; and National Assembly Delegate Ryan LaFata of the Hampton CVB. more... NEWPORT NEWS — (Tuesday, July 2, 2008) The Public Relations Society of America Virginia Peninsula chapter now offers a Job Bank to serve its members. The chapter welcomes job postings in any public relations, communications or marketing specialty. Access is free to members. Non-members should visit www.prsavapeninsula to learn more about membership. more... PRSA VA Peninsula Awarded Official Charter
WILLIAMSBURG — (Thursday, July 24, 2008) PR 2.0 has gone local. At the July board meeting, the Public Relations Society of America directors awarded an official charter to the newly-formed PRSA Virginia Peninsula chapter. With national resources and local connections, PR pros on the Peninsula now have a network to help advance them in their careers. more...
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