April 10, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats have extended an invitation for YPRSA members to attend their “Ferociously Fun Networking” event April 10 at 5:00 p.m. YPRSA members will be able to network enjoy raffles, ballpark fare food, happier hour, raffles, and more!  All YPRSA members can receive two (2) complimentary mixer and game tickets and be some of the first fans to check out the new renovations at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium.

Tickets will be available for pick up the evening of the event at Will Call. If a member would like to provide a raffle prize from their organization, please bring it to the event. The evening’s DJ will be sure to announce a winner during the mixer!

Register Now: http://www.nhfishercats.com/networking

 

On-Air, On-Site, Online Presentation & Tour with Manchester Radio Group

Remember radio? Our increasingly digital world has opened new possibilities for radio, which offers a wealth of opportunities for you to reach target audiences. Digital media has elevated radio and advertising capabilities by allowing media to be created, viewed, distributed, edited, and saved on any digital electronic device. The Manchester Radio Group uses these platforms to provide an array of effective marketing and promotional services to local and national advertisers, and we’ve got the inside scoop on how to make the most of these new options.

Join Yankee Chapter PRSA at the Manchester Radio Group, 500 Commercial Street in Manchester, on Thursday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for an On-Air, On-Site, Online presentation. Bob Cox, MRG President/General Manager, and Andy Orcutt, MRG Sales Manager, will discuss marketing techniques, listener base insight, fostering relationships with PR professionals and other media companies, best practices for emergency communication, and much more! Following the presentation, a station tour will be offered to those in attendance.

This session is $20 for members and $25 for non-members.

 

 

 

Learn How to Stand out From the Competition to Land Your First Job or Next Job

We’ve all heard that saying you only get one first impression. Learn to make the most of your first impressions and get your career moving with the Yankee PRSA “Communicating Your Skills” professional development session!

The session will share strategies for a successful job search that leverage your resume, professional appearance and LinkedIn to land you your first job or next job. As a career professional, your resume and social profile make you stand out from the competition. The question is: do you stand out for the right reasons?

Join the Yankee Chapter on April 19, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., for this special professional development session at Webster Hall on the Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) campus where you will learn:

• How to organize a resume, what to include and how to make yourself standout.
• How to take advantage your network and LinkedIn to get your career moving.
• What hiring human resources and managers look for in a job candidate.

Leave the session better prepared to start a job search with best practices from experts that reflect who you are and what you know, how use the tools recruiters and hiring managers use and how candidates are assessed when applying for a position.

Cost: Students $5, Members $20, and non-members $25.

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Panel Experts:

Lisa Landry, Founder, Savvy Workshop

Lisa Landry has been in the marketing industry for more than 25 years. As a seasoned marketing professional and business owner, she speaks regularly on topics of branding, content marketing strategy and using event based marketing and social media to grow business. An early adopter of LinkedIn and other social media channels, she supports her clients (and her own business) in developing and implementing effective social media strategies. Lisa believes that the best customer is an educated customer and enjoys sharing her knowledge about the wonderful world of marketing and promotion with everyone who wants to be more Marketing-Savvy!

Jen Cully White, Human Resources Administrator, New Hampshire Housing

Jen Cully White is the human resources administrator at New Hampshire Housing in Bedford, N.H. Jen graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a bachelor’s degree in communication arts and has been in the field of human resources for more than 15 years.

Jen served on the Manchester Area Human Resources Association (MAHRA) board of directors for the last five years and has been a member for nine years. Other volunteer activities include director of Miss Deerfield Fair as part of the Miss NH Organization and committee member of Scout Troop 91 in Manchester.  She is a New Hampshire native and enjoys cheerleading, shopping, and spending time with her family, which includes her husband and three children.

David Yudkin, Certified Resume Writer, Creative Professional Resumes

David Yudkin founded R&D Designs in 1992 and soon launched Creative Professional Résumés as a Career Services division. One of approximately 400 certified professional résumé writers worldwide, David graduated as the top communications graduate from Quinnipiac College and has completed additional MBA courses. His earlier positions included business administration and management roles in legal, healthcare, and sales environments.

Since forming CPR, David has written thousands of résumés in all fields, including career search materials for over 30 vice president or director level clients from FORTUNE 1000 companies. With the advent of the Internet and a high volume of referrals, CPR has built a client base of customers from 35 nations.

Explore NH’s powerful role in presidential politics. In 2016, it will be 100 years since New Hampshire held its first presidential primary. And every four years, the Granite State is a magnet to politicians and national media as the nation’s first presidential primary unfolds. This year, a large slate of candidates is roaming the state seeking votes.

Joining us on November 5th for a discussion are four politically savvy experts, Neil Levesque, Executive Director, NHIOP; Andy Smith, Ph.D., Director, UNH Survey Center; Kevin Landrigan, Political Reporter, NH1; and Scott Tranchemontagne, President, Montagne Communications,  who’ve been part of the First-In-The-Nation scene for years. Find out what goes on behind the scenes, what it all means, and why New Hampshire is often a proving ground for unknown candidates and political operatives. Explore NH’s powerful role in PR & presidential politics, attend the annual meeting, and spend time with colleagues!

Join Yankee PRSA colleagues for our annual meeting, a behind-the-scenes look at PR & presidential politics, and networking.

Bring a colleague or student as your guest!

3:00 p.m. Annual Meeting

4:00 p.m. PR, Polls, the Press & Presidential Politics Discussion

• Neil Levesque, NH Institute of Politics
• Andy Smith, UNH Survey Center
• Kevin Landrigan, NH1 Political Reporter
• Scott Tranchemontagne, Montagne Communications
• Moderated by Amy Coveno, WMUR

5:15 p.m. Reception – hors d’oeuvres – cash bar

COST: PRSA members $20; PRSA members + guest $25; Not-yet-a-member $35; Students/interns/AmeriCorps $10

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