http://prambeach.org Mississippi Beach Chapter of PRAM Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:34:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Scholarship Winners Recognized PRAM-MS Beach recognized its 2008 scholarship recipients during its October meeting. Carmelita Hanshaw, recipient of the chapter’s $1,000 Thomas V. Fredian Memorial Scholarship, is a graduate student pursuing her master’s degree in public relations at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast campus. Hanshaw earned a bachelor’s degree in ... http://prambeach.org/news/pram-awards-1500-in-scholarships-60/ Lunch ‘n Learn Teleseminar Focuses on Cause Marketing The final in PRAM's 2008 series of Lunch ‘n Learn teleseminars will focus on “Social and Cause Marketing: Creating Value, Building Relationships.” Kristian Darigan, APR, of Cone, Inc.; Melanie Miller, APR, from the Sugar Association; and Cassandra Miranda, APR, from the American Heart Association, ... http://prambeach.org/news/cause-marketing-teleseminar-nov-21-59/ Ed Schipul, of Schipul -- the Web Marketing Company, presented the following presentation during a three-hour seminar to more than 70 PR professionals Nov. 10, 2008 in Gulfport, Miss.  The Mississippi Beach chapter of PRAM sponsored the seminar. Weaving the Social Web - Social Media Marketing with a PR twist View SlideShare presentation ... http://prambeach.org/news/weaving-the-social-web-seminar-materials-61/ ImPRessions newsletter, November 2008 Articles in the November 2008 issue of ImPRessions include: More than 50 pre-register for Nov. 10 "Weaving the Social Web" seminar. Officers proposed for 2009. Community service projects continue with "Santa's Elves." Chapter awards $1,500 in PR scholarships. Lunch 'n Learn teleseminar Nov. 21 focuses on Social and Cause Marketing. http://prambeach.org/newsletter/november-2008-impressions-57/ ImPRessions newsletter, October 2008 Articles in the October newsletter include: Representatives from Southern Miss and Tulane PR programs to speak at Oct. 6 meeting.  2008 scholarship recipients to be recognized. Social media seminar, "Weaving the Social Web," scheduled for Nov. 10. School supply drive continues. http://prambeach.org/newsletter/impressions-newsletter-october-2008-56/ The Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama bypasses the mass media and uses a text message to announce Joe Biden as his VP pick. Facebook now boasts 100 million active users. Technorati is tracking over 112 million blogs, and your boss is asking your opinion about starting one. Confused by the ever-evolving ... http://prambeach.org/news/seminar-51/ PRAM's next Lunch ‘n Learn teleseminar will focus on “ROI and Proof-of-Performance Metrics That Demonstrate Success” Friday, Sept. 19, at Tulane University’s campus at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. Attendance is free for PRAM members and Tulane students and only $5 for guests. We’ll start gathering at 11:30 a.m. and begin ... http://prambeach.org/events/roi-of-pr-teleseminar-sept-19-49/ ImPRessions newsletter, September 2008 Articles in the September issue include: Erin Moseley, of the Oak Crest Mansion Inn, will speak at the chapter's Sept. 8 meeting. Members asked to bring school supplies for next community service project. Dues reduced to $30 for new members for remainder of 2008. Lunch 'n Learn seminar scheduled for Sept. ... http://prambeach.org/newsletter/september-2008-impressions-47/ The Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF) honored two members of the PRAM Mississippi Beach chapter among its 2008 class of 21 professionals named “Senior Practitioners.” They are Lauren Thompson and Kevin Drum. The Class of 2008 was announced during SPRF’s annual conference July 27-29, 2008, in Sandestin, Fla. Lauren Thompson joined the ... http://prambeach.org/news/thompson-drum-named-sprf-senior-practitioners-45/ ImPRessions newsletter, August 2008 Articles include: PRAM-MS Beach Chapter celebrates 15th Anniversary at Aug. 18 meeting. Special guests include SPRF President Sabrina McLaughlin, APR, and state PRAM President Jarrod Ravencraft. MS Beach chapter members bring home awards from SPRF conference. Thompson and Drum named Senior Practitioners. Lunch 'n Learn seminar Aug. 15 focuses on Rebuilding Your Brand. http://prambeach.org/newsletter/august-2008-impressions-43/