Join us for a panel discussion and a look behind the scenes at one of Baltimore’s top television stations. Attendees will be escorted on a tour of the news room, control room and studio. Panelists: Tanya Black, Managing Editor. Ruth Heltne, Director of Marketing Development Susan Otradovec, Public Affairs Manager Registration is now closed. Please […]
Harry Bosk, APR, The Write Image
Harry Bosk, APR, possesses 30 years of experience in strategic communications and public relations. In addition, he has been a professional photographer for several years. Bosk formed The Write Image in June of 2012 to combine his public relations and photography experience. He uses images to tell his clients’ stories and capitalize on the current […]
Morning with The Baltimore Sun, September 12
Meet editors and reporters from the region’s most widely read source of news and information, The Baltimore Sun, and hear how stories get reported and disseminated in today’s new media scene. Learn how their online pay wall at its one year anniversary is impacting circulation, too. Panelists: Catherine Mallette – Sr. Content Editor Sam Davis […]
Meet ABC2 (WMAR-TV), June 19
Description: The first station in the Baltimore market to use the MMJ (multi-media journalist) model, station management and talent will share how they are coping with ongoing challenges to their news operation and how they are continuing to evolve. Known for its many pioneering technological breakthroughs (the first to use a color film processor for […]
Meet WBAL-TV and Radio 1090 AM
There have been quite a few personnel and programming changes which have the potential to become new public relations opportunities for us. Join us as we hear from the new news director at WBAL Radio, Merrie Street, as well as representatives from the TV station’s public affairs and news departments. WHERE: WBAL TV Penthouse, 3800 […]
Gayle V. Economos, GVE Media/Public Relations, LLC
Gayle V. Economos is a career-long broadcaster who owns her own public relations business. Besides working for WBAL-TV, WJZ-TV and MPT, she coordinates the Baltimore Broadcasters Coalition for all of the TV and most of the radio stations in the market. On-air, Economos can be seen as spokesperson for a variety causes and as a […]
Maximizing Social Media for Your Organization
Tuesday March 20, 2012 – Tuesday March 20, 2012 CCBC Hunt Valley Extension Center Map and Directions | Register Description: Social media sites such as Facebook, Flickr , Twitter and YouTube have become critical communication tools for organizations. Public, private, for profit and non-profit organizations are incorporating social media into their strategies for reaching customers […]
Fifth Annual Holiday Luncheon
Tuesday December 20, 2011 – Tuesday December 20, 2011 Map and Directions | Register Description: Join us for to network and celebrate the season on December 20th at the Baltimore Public Relations Council’s fifth annual holiday luncheon. WHERE: Hotel Monaco, 2 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 WHEN: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 – Registration and networking begins at […]
Membership Renewal Reminder
As we enter the busy winter season of holidays, it’s easy to put “renew BPRC membership” at the bottom of your “to do” list, but don’t! Renewing your membership to the Baltimore Public Relations Council is essential to your professional development and ensures your place among a network of more than 120 members in the […]
Edward Hopkins, Maryland Emergency Management Agency
Edward Hopkins currently serves as Director of External Affairs and Communications for the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) where he oversees all external communications and liaisons, public awareness and media messaging, and legislative affairs. He has been with MEMA since 2007 and has served as their Chief of Staff, Deputy Director of Operations, and as […]