Events


Public Trust in Business Expert Panel, Feb. 23, 2012

[ February 23, 2012; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Plan to join us for a stimulating discussion on Public Trust in Business when CPRS Hamilton’s mentorship program holds its Annual Expert Panel Event. Well within the public relations practitioner’s domain, trust is a byproduct of two-way symmetrical communications.
Public Trust in Business
McMaster Innovation Park
175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton L8P 0A1 (free onsite parking): http://g.co/maps/dzdrj
Thursday, February 23, [...]

Social Media Strategy and ROI/ROE Measurement Expert Panel - January 18, 2012

[ January 18, 2012; 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Many organizations have invested heavily in social media over the last few years. The moment is arriving when the value of this investment has to be evaluated.

The Social Media Strategy and ROI/ROE Measurement Expert Panel, presented by CPRS Hamilton, will discuss social media strategy and measurement techniques that are crucial for professional communicators to demonstrate [...]

APR Application Deadline is December 1

[ December 1, 2011; ] Are you thinking about earning your Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)? The deadline to enter the 2012 APR process is December 1, 2011.

Accreditation has become widely recognized as a measure of professional achievement and competence. Increasingly, terms of reference for public relations positions specify accreditation as a preferred qualification.

If you’re thinking of doing your APR, [...]

2011 Annual Holiday Humbug - Wed., November 30

[ November 30, 2011; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Join us for a special holiday celebration: the 2011 Annual Holiday Humbug!

CPRS Hamilton and IABC Golden Horseshoe Chapter invite you to join us at a seasonal social on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Burlington Golf and Country Club.

Holiday Humbug brings communications and public relations professionals together, from across the [...]

Professional Development Event - Making Headlines: Delivering Your News with Impact

[ March 31, 2011; ] In today’s online news environment, the story never ends. And now, there are more stories than ever before. So how do you ensure your news gets the attention it deserves?

Join CNW’s Laurie Smith, Vice-President of Culture and Communications, on March 31, 2011, for an engaging discussion on how to deliver your news with impact.

Laurie [...]

Presenting for Success - A Professional Development Event

[ February 7, 2011; ] Learn effective presentation skills

Join us on February 7, 2011, to hear Bill Booth (bbooth@boothasso.com), Founder, Booth Associates, share the fundamentals of presentation technique that will assist you with becoming a more confident and compelling presenter. Mastering the art of presenting will help you stand out from the crowd and attain your career goals.

Whether you’ve [...]

Ethics and the Practice of Public Relations Today

[ January 25, 2011; ] Today’s practitioners balance their knowledge that ethical two-way communications is the ‘ideal’ we strive to achieve with the cold reality of competing stakeholder interests, resource constraints and everyday behaviours. Join us for a thought provoking evening that sheds a light on the sometimes darker ethical questions and dilemmas that can keep us up at night.

Find [...]

January Webinar - Mark Your Calendar!

[ January 1, 1970; 12:00 am; January 10, 2011; ] The second half of the CPRS eight-part webinar series starts in less than a week. The first webinar of the new year features the British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA).

In 2009, BCMA pushed to get legislation to prohibit cell and smart phone use while driving in the province. Employing a government relations campaign, the BCMA [...]

Navigating Your Career in Public Relations on November 3

[ November 3, 2010; ] Sponsored by

Learn career strategies and tactics to move your career forward.

Join us on November 3, 2010, to hear renowned executive recruiter Roxanne Cramer Lawrence, President, Cramer Company International share her expertise on how you can leverage your skills and experience to stand out from the crowd and attain your career goals.

With more than [...]

HOLIDAY HUMBUG! - Wednesday, December 8

[ December 8, 2010; ] This year, IABC Golden Horseshoe Chapter is joining CPRS Hamilton in celebrating the holiday season.

Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Burlington Golf and Country Club, Burlington
Tickets: CPRS/IABC members - $35; Non-members - $40; Students - $30
Register:holidayhumbug.eventbrite.com

Holiday Humbug! brings communications and public relations professionals together, from [...]