11th Annual TABJNC “Making News” Media Access Workshop Hosted at Fuquay Coworking

14 Jun 11th Annual TABJNC “Making News” Media Access Workshop Hosted at Fuquay Coworking

Get the inside scoop on effective media coverage at…

“Making News” — The Triangle Association of Black Journalists’ 11th Annual Media Access Workshop

Friday, July 14, 2017 | 9:00AM to 2:00PM
(Registration Starts at 8:30am)

Fuquay Coworking
1000 N Main Street, Suite 102
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

Cost: FREE | Who: Nonprofit Professionals, Volunteers, Community Leaders & Triangle Professionals

Space is limited, so registration is REQUIRED for this event.
https://11th-annual-tabj-media-access-workshop.eventbrite.com  (Registration Form at Bottom of Page)

— Get tips from a panel of media professionals
— Practice sessions with media coaches
— Make connections with decision-makers in the media
— FREE copy of the NABJ “Making News” handbook

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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:

The free workshop will consist of a panel of local media and business professionals who will share their expertise on news-gathering and working with the public on developing news stories, talk show segments, public service announcements and initiatives as well as commercial advertising and social media.

Non-profit organizations and small business owners will learn how to work with news organizations and write effective press releases, media advisories, public service announcements and learn the best ways to get their story covered and gain much needed publicity for their organization and its events. Attendees will also learn of other means and outlets available to get publicity including PSAs, social media, commercials and online media.

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FEATURED PANELISTS:

• Gayle Hurd, Curtis Media Group WPTF-AM/NC News Network
• Reena Patel, Echo Public Relations
• Alice Fuller, TV Producer Turned Social Media Strategist (Sheer Social)
• Virginia Johnson, CSAPC & Mental Health Communications Specialist
• James Wong, Co-Founder of Empowered Ideas
• Brett Chambers, TABJ Chapter President & Professor at NCCU

MODERATORS:

• Ken Smith, WTVD-TV Reporter & News Anchor

FEATURED SPONSORS:

• Triangle Association of Black Journalists (TABJ)
• Broker Builder Solutions (BBS)
• Chipotle of Fuquay-Varina, NC
• Fuquay Coworking
• Empowered Ideas

NCSAPPB CREDIT HOURS:

We’ve applied for up to 4.25 hours of NC Substance Abuse Professionals Practice Board (NCSAPPB) credit hours for this training.

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ABOUT TABJ:

TABJ is the local affiliate of the National Association of Black Journalists, an organization of reporters, editors, photographers, and other media professionals working in the Raleigh-Durham area. https://www.facebook.com/tabjnc

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ABOUT EMPOWERED IDEAS:

Empowered Ideas is a nationally-recognized holistic marketing firm for mental health organizations, nonprofit coalitions, government agencies, nonprofits, & small-to-medium sized (SMB) businesses. Empowered Ideas helps organizations through a comprehensive approach that takes into account the holistic needs of each client, and facilitates the integration of digital marketing, communications, engagement, and business strategies into the existing operations infrastructure.

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ABOUT FUQUAY COWORKING:

Fuquay Coworking is a unique coworking space described by many in Fuquay-Varina as the most “Google-like space in Southern Wake,” located at 1000 N. Main Street in the beautiful town of Fuquay-Varina, NC. Fuquay Coworking provides small businesses, solo entrepreneurs, startups, remote employees, nonprofits, and even “momprenuers” with flexible, affordable, and creative work environments (and meeting spaces) in Southern Wake County.

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