TUCSON, Ariz. - (Business Wire) The 2008 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Western District Conference will be held April 24-25 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona. The conference is open to all PRSA members, PR and marketing professionals, business leaders, students and others interested in learning and developing strategic business communications skills and tactics. Early birds
—those who register before April 10
— will be entered into a drawing to
win 2 Southwest Airlines tickets for flights anywhere in the Continental US! Visit
www.prsatucson.com for more information or to register.
Hosted by the PRSA of Southern Arizona Chapter and themed “Discovering New Frontiers in PR,” the conference will explore pertinent topics including PR across geographic borders; PR and the world of social media; promoting global sporting events; reputation management; Hispanic media trends; and crisis management. Speakers from the Canadian Consulate, the Super Bowl Host Committee, Intel, and Southwest Airlines, among others, will bring invaluable expertise and insight to attendees. From NASA, Blain Baggett, executive manager, Office of Communications and Education, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will deliver the keynote luncheon address.
For the full conference schedule and registration information, log on to www.prsatucson.org.
The 2008 PRSA Western District Conference is proudly hosted by the PRSA Southern Arizona Chapter and made possible by sponsorships from: Simpleview, Inc., Commotion Studios, Southwest Airlines, Marketwire, Business Wire, Marketing Intelligence, Williams & Associates, Bookmans Entertainment Exchange.
About PRSA
The 22,000-member Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals. Members represent business and industry, counseling firms, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional service firms and not-for-profit organizations. More than 100 chapters in 10 geographical districts provide opportunities to grow professionally, share ideas, practice skills and network with colleagues.
PRSA of Southern Arizona
PRSA's Southern Arizona chapter has promoted the practice of public relations in Tucson and Southern Arizona for more than 30 years. Local members benefit from monthly chapter meetings, professional development seminars, the chapter's Communiqué newsletter, and an extensive member directory of public relations practitioners in Southern Arizona.
To learn more about Tucson or plan an extended stay, visit website at www.visitTucson.org or call 1.800.638.8350.
PRSA Western District Conference
Kimberly Schmitz, 520-770-2143
kschmitz@visitTucson.org
