Entries by Seth Wheeler

Nov. 16 – Why Should Your Boss Listen to You?

Join the Yankee Chapter in a presentation by renowned thought leader, Jim Lukaszewski and learn how to go beyond just being at the table providing advice and counsel. For most of us, whether in a staff position or an outside consultant, becoming a trusted advisor is what we truly seek to accomplish. Whether you work in a corporation, association, non-profit, agency, consulting, firm, or government agency, and no matter what your job title, this is a program about the art of giving advice; advice that will be taken and used.

Understanding Change and Communicating Through it Effectively 10/28

Is you business or organization going through or expect to experience significant change? Whether the change comes from reorganization, an acquisition, merger, downsizing or new strategic direction, effective communication is essential to ensuring that the change results in a successful outcome.  Rosemarie Rung of Higher Rung Communications will explain the unique components of successful change […]

APR Workshop Sept. 25

Interested in a PR professional development workshop? The Yankee Chapter is offering a one-day public relations accreditation preparation course Saturday, September 25, from 9-4 p.m. in Concord, NH, open to anyone interested in pursuing professional accreditation (APR) through PRSA, or in increasing their professional skills.

PRSA International Conference – Washington, DC, Oct 16-19

Join thousands of communications professionals in Washington, D.C., the epicenter of thought leadership, for the PRSA 2010 International Conference, Oct. 16–19. This year’s Conference features keynote presentations from some of the most influential and respected thought leaders in the areas of social technology emergence, online research, branding, crisis communication, and public affairs, including: Bettina Luescher, […]

Public Radio in New Hampshire

Join the Yankee Chapter on Sept. 21 in the studios of New Hampshire Public Radio and learn how is NHPR fulfilling its lofty mission to help create a more informed public? NHPR President & CEO, Betsy Gardella will discuss how public radio broadcasting in New Hampshire has changed (collaborations, new technologies and new media), the local station’s relationship with NPR and the outlook for the future. Professional communicators will learn more about how NHPR is using the observations and expertise of its audience via social media and the Public Insight Network to inform its news and cultural reporting.

2010 PRSA Northeast District Conference – Nov 4.

The 2010 PRSA Northeast District Conference, Capitalizing on Core Strengths:Connecting, Collaborating, Communicating featuring PRSA National Chair and CEO Gary McCormick, APR,  will take place in Troy, NY, Thursday, November 4 at – Troy, NY. Beat the Early Bird Deadline of October 1, save money and get a free ScanBizCards iPhone app upgrade if you register […]

Auger Recieves 2010 Jackson Award

Phil Auger, of the New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, was presented with the Patrick Jackson Award at this year’s Yankee Chapter PRSA annual meeting on Thursday, June 10. Auger was recognized for his many decades of services in Rockingham County to private landowners and communities in the management of their forest lands, including his current work […]

Kelliher Samets Volk Wins Summit Award

At its annul meeting on June 10, the Yankee Chapter of PRSA introduce a new award, the Summit Award, in recognition of excellence in the use of social media as the primary tool utilized in a public relations campaign.  The inaugural presentation of the award went to Kelliher Samets Volk, of Burlington, Vermont. The firm […]