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May 22, 2008 5:15-7:15pm, Visual Media Panel
Union League Club

Media Panel: Media Chameleons: How the Visual News Media is Adapting in the Fast-paced Video World

This will be a new spin on a media panel.

A group of media experts will talk about how their jobs have changed and the media has adapted to technology and changes in the news business.

An Inquirer photographer will talk about shooting video for stories, a photographer-turned-webmaster will discuss technology and the operator of Alive in Baghdad will talk about his web presence.

Panelists include:

Sarah Glover, Inquirer Photographer
Shawn Sullivan, Courier-Post web content producer
Brian Conley, Alive in Baghdad
Jim Eyles, NFL Films

Moderator: Cheryl Squadrito, President, Media Friendly Public Relations

Register for this event by clicking here.

PRSA/Philadelphia Welcomes the Disney Keys to Excellence to Philadelphia

The Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional development program the “Disney Keys to Excellence” to Philadelphia on June 9, 2008. This one-day workshop will introduce participants to Disney success stories, management philosophies, and behind-the-scenes operations that have made the Walt Disney World® Resort a benchmark for businesses around the world.

The “Disney Keys” program will showcase four 90-minute sessions:

• Leadership, Disney Style – Discover how effective leadership has been the catalyst at Disney to drive employee/customer satisfaction and bottom-line results, from the company’s inception to today.
• Management, Disney Style – Examine the importance of integrating an organization’s corporate culture into selection, training, and care of your employees.
• Customer Service, Disney Style – Explore world-renowned Disney principles for service excellence.
• Loyalty, Disney Style – Learn key practices and principles in building and sustaining loyalty that have made Disney a trusted and revered brand around the world for more than 75 years.

PRSA members receive a discount of $50 off the standard fee by using this promotional code: PRSABNR.

Additional group discounts are available. The program fee includes registration, program materials, continental breakfast, catered lunch, and two catered breaks.

For more information or to register: (877) 544-2384 or KeysPhilly.com.

PRSA Philadelphia at the Phillies, April 30

The pictures tell the story. If you weren't there, you missed a great event!

Browse these pictures from the Phillies Event and others at our new PRSA/Philadelphia Photo Pool on Flickr.com