Hosted by Drexel University

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Foundation for Innovation

Keynote AddressMary T. Henige, APR

Director, Social Media & Digital Communications,

General Motors Company@maryhenige

Leads GM’s social media efforts

External blogsSenior leader web & Twitter chatsFacebook fan pagesOther social web activities

Step Up to the Plate: Sports PRBonnie Clark, Vice President of Communications,

Philadelphia PhilliesMichael Preston, Director of Public Relations,

Philadelphia 76ersKevin Saghy, Public Relations & Marketing Specialist,

Chicago CubsModerator: Rebecca Timms, Public Relations Coordinator,

Philadelphia 76ers

Personal BrandingJason Mollica, President, JRMComm

Professional Development Sessions

The Passion Conversation: Be an Explorer of Your PassionsGeno Church, Word of Mouth Inspiration Officer, Brains on Fire

Eyes Wide Open: Finding Your Way Toward a Future in Public Affairs

Cmdr. Brook DeWalt, APR U.S. Navy Senior Student and Admiral Stephen B. Luce Scholar,

U.S. Naval War College

From the Crisis Trenches: Blazing a New Trail in Communications

Rae Bazzarre, Director of Communications & External Affairs, LIVESTRONG Foundation

Katherine McLane, Vice President for Communications & External Affairs, LIVESTRONG Foundation

Professional Development Sessions

Juggling: Life at an Agency

Joe ClarksonAccount Coordinator, Taylor Strategy

Nick LucidoSenior Account Executive, Edelman Digital,

Chicago

Jessica NoonanClient Staff Assistant, Burson-Marsteller

Professional Development Sessions

West Virginia UniversityLouisiana State University

University of FloridaBoston University

University of DelawareDePaul University

University of AlabamaRoger Williams University

Chapter Development Session

Burson-MarstellerEducational Housing ServicesGeneral MotorsKetchumNew York University of Continuing and Professional StudiesPadilla Speer BeardsleyRowan University CGCETaylor (taylorstrategy.com)Tierney CommunicationsWest Virginia University Online Integrated Marketing Communications Graduate program

MORE TO COME!

Exhibitors

The 1920’s were a great time of innovation in PhiladelphiaPaying tribute to Ivy Lee, PR Founding FatherDress up or dress down -Anything from a flapper dress or top hat to jeans is welcome

“The Ivy Lee Club”During our Friday night social, the Loews Hotel,

will be transformed into a Roaring ‘20’s Jazz Club

RegistrationFull Registration All events, Oct. 25–29

Members and Affiliates $300Non-members $335Day Registrations

If you can’t attend the full Conference, you may register for a single day’s sessions and events.

Members and Affiliates $175Non-members $185

Deadline to register is Tuesday, September 24

Cost and AccommodationsThe Loews Hotel

Recognized as one of the “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure readersWalking distance to shopping, theater, eclectic South Street, cultural attractions and restaurantsOur special rate is $179 + taxes / night (single/double/triple/quad occupancy)

Loews Philadelphia photo courtesy of Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PCVB) and Paul Loftland.

Fly in to the Philadelphia International Airport• West Coast: around $348 • Mid West: around $491• South: around $348

Catch a cab• ~$28.50 one way from Airport to Center City

Take the shuttle • Liberty Shuttle $10 from airport to any Philadelphia

hotel

Destination Philadelphia

BoltBus & Megabus • Low-cost bus services to and from over 14 locations

New York, Boston, etc.

Amtrak train • To and from New York, Boston, Washington, D.C. and

Harrisburg

SEPTA • Bus, trolley, elevated train, subway and Regional Rail

lines - in and around Philadelphia• Market East Station is around the corner from the

Loews

Destination Philadelphia

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Melissa Clawson, Conference Coordinator Shayna Alston, Assistant Coordinator Ian Crumm, Programs Director Jess Howard, Communications Director Surina Seetha, Logistics Director

Your Conference Committee

Thank you to our PRSSA 2013 National Conference Sponsors

… and more to come!

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Hosted by Drexel University