MINTZ & HOKE COMMUNICATIONS AND FAMILY CENTERS WIN “BEST IN SHOW” AT 2010 PRSA MERCURY AWARDS
NEW HAVEN, CT, June 11, 2010 — Mintz & Hoke Communications in Avon, Conn., and Family Centers in Greenwich, Conn., won “Best in Show” awards for Public Relations Campaign and Tactics, respectively, at the 2010 Mercury Awards event held last night in New Haven. The competition is hosted by the Southern Connecticut, Westchester/Fairfield and Connecticut Valley chapters of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
PUBLIC RELATIONS MERCURY AWARDS ISSUES CALL FOR ENTRIES. DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS APRIL 12, 2010
NEW HAVEN, CT, March 6, 2010 — Public relations professionals have the opportunity to gain recognition for their work by entering the 2010 Mercury Awards, a competition sponsored by the Connecticut Valley, Southern Connecticut and Westchester/Fairfield Chapters of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The deadline for entries is Monday, April 12 at 5 p.m.
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT PRSA CHAPTER CONNECTING PUBLIC RELATIONS PROS WITH LOCAL TV NEWS PRODUCERS
NEW HAVEN, CT, February 9, 2010 — The Southern Connecticut Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) invites public relations practitioners to attend a professional development luncheon with television news producers from Connecticut's Fox 61, NBC 30, WTNH News Channel 8, and WFSB 3 on February 26, 2010.
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT PRSA CHAPTER ELECTS 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HAMDEN, CT, January 6, 2010 — Members of the Southern Connecticut Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) elected its 2010 Board of Directors during the group's recent annual meeting.
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT PRSA CHAPTER ANNOUNCES ANNUAL MEETING KEYNOTE SPEAKER RYAN ERENHOUSE OF EDELMAN
HAMDEN, CT, November 5, 2009 — A senior vice president with the nation’s largest independent public relations firm, Ryan Erenhouse, will deliver the keynote address at the Southern Connecticut Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America’s Annual Luncheon on Wednesday November 18, at Eli’s on Whitney, Hamden.
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT PRSA'S "HYPERLOCAL: NEWS IN MY BACK YARD" WINS COVERAGE
HAMDEN, CT, September 24, 2009 — A panel of journalism experts explored the burgeoning trend of hyperlocal news coverage in a question-and-answer session presented by the Southern Connecticut Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America held at Quinnipiac University.
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT PRSA CHAPTER TO PRESENT "HYPERLOCAL: NEWS IN MY BACK YARD."
September 24 at Quinnipiac University
HAMDEN, CT, August 4, 2009 — A panel of journalism experts will explore the burgeoning trend of hyperlocal news coverage when the Southern Connecticut Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America presents “Hyperlocal: News In My Back Yard” on Thursday, September 24, in the Mancheski Executive Room in the Lender School of Business Center at Quinnipiac University. Registration and networking start at 11:30 a.m. followed by the program from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
THE KOTCHEN GROUP AND MASON ONOFRIO PUBLIC RELATIONS WIN “BEST IN SHOW” AT 2009 PRSA MERCURY AWARDS.
Alison Karam of First Experience Communications Named Best Practitioner of the Year
NEW HAVEN, CT, June 12, 2009 — Mason Onofrio Public Relations in Bethany, CT, and the Kotchen Group of West Hartford, CT, have earned “Best in Show” awards for Public Relations Campaign and Tactics, respectively, at the 2009 Mercury Awards, hosted by the Southern Connecticut, Westchester/Fairfield and Connecticut Valley chapters of the Public Relations Society of America.
The awards were presented June 11 at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven, among a total of 40 awards given at the fourteenth annual Mercury Awards, which recognizes outstanding work in the public relations, communications and marketing professions. Entries were judged by the Western Michigan Chapter of the PRSA. Desiree Fontaine and Gil Simmons News Channel 8 WTNH emceed the event.
2009 Mercury Awards - Information and Call or Entries
Public relations professionals have the opportunity to gain recognition for their work by entering the 2009 Mercury Awards, a competition sponsored by the Connecticut Valley, Southern Connecticut and Westchester/Fairfield Chapters of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The deadline for entries is Monday, April 13 at 5 p.m.
The competition, founded in 1997, is open to professionals in Connecticut, Westchester County and Lower Hudson Valley in New York, and southern Massachusetts who are responsible for the creation of communications, marketing or public relations strategies or tactics. The Mercury Awards ceremony and dinner will be held on Thursday evening, June 11 at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven, Connecticut.
Any communication program or product produced in 2008 may be entered. One gold and silver winner may be awarded in each category. There are 21 categories in tactical, single-item entries and 10 categories of strategic campaigns, including special events and marketing products and services. Judges for the competition will be PRSA members from a sister chapter in the U.S.
Nominations are also being accepted for Practitioner of the Year, honoring a PRSA member in the tri-chapter area who has significantly served the profession through a history of achievement, experience and reputation.
Call for Entries Form and Information (Adobe PDF)
Call for Entries Form and Information (Printable Word document)
February - March 2009 Membership Promotion
The first National membership promotion of 2009 will run from February 1 to March 31. Prospects may join for $290 ($225 national dues and $65 initiation fee) and receive a free, first year Chapter membership when they do - the cost is subsidized by National. A packet of materials was mailed Mon., Jan. 26 to one designated individual for each PRSA Chapter. For questions on the promotion please contact membership@prsa.org.
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Adams & Knight and Cheney & Company win“Best In Show” at 2008 PRSA Mercury Awards
New Haven, CT, June 13, 2008: Adams & Knight Advertising/PR in Avon, CT and Cheney & Company of New Haven, CT have earned “Best in Show” awards for Public Relations Campaign and Tactics, respectively, at the 2008 Mercury Awards, hosted by the Southern Connecticut, Westchester/Fairfield and Connecticut Valley chapters of the Public Relations Society of America.
The awards were presented June 12 at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven, among a total of 38 awards given at the thirteenth annual Mercury Awards, which recognizes outstanding work in the public relations, communications and marketing professions. Entries were judged by the Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter of the PRSA. Matt Scott of WTNH-Channel 8 emceed the event.
View the release and a list of the 2008 winners (Adobe PDF)
Award winning media trainers present at Southern Connecticut Chapter of PRSA luncheon
Jim Cameron and Amy Fond of Cameron Communications, Inc. of Darien, made a presentation on the importance of media training at the Southern Connecticut Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America’s luncheon program April 1 at Quinnipiac University.
Cameron and Fond reviewed some video case histories of people in interview situations, analyzed their messaging mistakes and discussed how media training could have helped.
NBC 30’s Vice President of News Michael St. Peter addresses the Southern Connecticut PRSA
Hamden, Conn. – Michael St. Peter, vice president of news at WVIT-TV, NBC 30, was the guest speaker at the Southern Connecticut Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America’s media luncheon March 20.
St. Peter discussed the best practices public relations professionals can use to get their organizations and clients coverage on NBC 30, the NBC affiliate in Connecticut.
Social architect Alex Halavais presents “Web 2.0: Finding a Niche in the Network” at Southern Connecticut PRSA program
Alex Halavais, assistant professor of communications in the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University, presented “Web 2.0: Finding a Niche in the Network” at the meeting of the Southern Connecticut Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America Feb. 27.
Halavais’ presentation addressed the evolution and future of these systems, what they mean for the flow of information and strategies for effectively communicating a message within the socially networked web.
Rutgers spokesman discusses university’s handling of Imus’ controversial comments about the women’s basketball team at Southern Connecticut PRSA program
Greg Trevor, senior director of media relations at Rutgers University, was the keynote speaker at the last meeting of the Southern Connecticut Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America Jan. 24 at Quinnipiac University.
Trevor discussed how the Rutgers women’s basketball team found itself in the national media spotlight last spring after popular radio personality Don Imus made some controversial comments about the university’s women’s basketball team. He made a presentation about how the university’s communications team successfully handled the crisis.
News Channel 8 executive speaks at Southern Connecticut’s PRSA chapter meeting
Mary Lee Weber, director of marketing and community development at News Channel 8 and MyTV9, was the keynote speaker at the Southern Connecticut’s Public Relations Society of America’s media luncheon on Jan. 10 at Quinnipiac University.Weber discussed the best ways public relations professionals can work with News Channel 8, the ABC affiliate in Connecticut, and its sister station, MyTV9.
Inquiries
Please direct all questions to:Michelle Waide
President
Public Relations Society of America
Southern Connecticut Chapter
michelle.wade@new-haven.k12.ct.us