PRSA Bluegrass

May Program: Pitch Perfect
2019-05-16 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Monnik Beer Company, 1036 E Burnett Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40217, United States
Grab a beer, network and learn how to perfect your PR pitches to news outlets at our May Program, Pitch Perfect!
PRSA is partnering with the Society of Professional Journalists to bring a panel of Louisville’s top media professionals in the business representing TV, print, online and radio outlets together to share their insider secrets on how to get your stories the coverage they deserve. This is a panel presentation any local professional in the journalism or Public Relations industry will not want to miss!
Join us at Monik Beer Company on May 16th from 4-6 pm.
Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/2ZorKCh
4:00-4:45pm: Arrival and Drinks
4:45-5:30pm: Panel Discussion
5:30-6:00pm: Networking

April Program: Real Talk About Fake News
2019-04-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Le Moo, 2300 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY, 40204, United States
APRIL PROGRAM:
REAL TALK ABOUT FAKE NEWS
In this session, we’ll delve into the ever-popular phenomenon of fake news. Presenter Dave Collett will discuss the origin of fake news and talk about the effect it has had on communications professionals everywhere. We will learn about the evolution of the term and how it has tarnished the reputations of credible news and genuine media sources.
Tuesday, April 16 @ Lee Moo
2300 Lexington Rd., Louisville, Ky.
Networking | 11:30 a.m. to noon
Program | Noon to 1 p.m.

PR Bootcamp: The Content Marketing Edition
2019-03-14 08:30 - 12:30 | virtual via Zoom, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us Thursday, March 14, 2019 for our 4th Annual PR BOOTCAMP – The Content Marketing Edition!
PR Bootcamp is a signature half-day workshop hosted by PRSA Bluegrass. With three sessions each led by accomplished industry experts, this remarkable event will boost your editorial skills, challenge your thinking, and improve your content generation and creation abilities as a communications practitioner.
PR Bootcamp includes a complimentary breakfast and Q&A sessions with keynote speakers.
To buy tickets, click here: https://bit.ly/2U3zMgW
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
8:30 – 9:00 am | Check-In, Breakfast, Networking
9:00 – 10:00 am | The Power of Full Engagement: Presented by Lisa Zangari, Leadership Louisville
10:15 – 11:15 am | Just 26 Letters: Presented by Mary Pat Nimon, Words Fresh
11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Rethinking How You Distribute Content: Presented by Todd Krise, Vimarc
If you have dietary requests for breakfast, please contact Erin Herndon at herndon.prsa@gmail.com

February Program: Newsmakers Panel
2019-02-19 11:30 - 13:00 | BBC Four Roses Bourbon Barrel Loft, 300 W. Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky, 40202
FEBRUARY PROGRAM: NEWSMAKERS PANEL
If you live in or around Louisville, chances are you didn’t get through 2018 without hearing some buzz about the TopGolf controversy, construction of the new Louisville City FC Stadium, or the opening of the Omni Hotel. Now’s your chance to hear from the communicators behind these three hot topics as they discuss their challenges, successes, and involvement within these events.
Panelists include Gary Gerdemann with Runswitch PR (representing TopGolf), Beverly Bartlett with C2 Strategic Communications (representing the Omni opening), and Scott Stewart of the Lousville City FC.
11:30 a.m. | Networking
12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. | 10 minute presentations on each topic
12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Q&A session

January Program: Meet The Media @ WDRB
2019-01-17 11:30 - 13:00 | WDRB, 624 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
JANUARY PROGRAM
MEET THE MEDIA: WDRB
Our MEET THE MEDIA series is back by popular demand! And this time, we’re sitting down with our good friends at WDRB Louisville.
Enjoy lunch catered by Falls City Market and pick up inside tips on how to score coverage in the New Year!
11:30am: Networking with WDRB
12 – 1pm: Speaker Program, Station Tour, Q&A

Jolly Holiday Happy Hour!
2018-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Falls City Brewing, 901 E. Liberty Street, Louisville, KY, 40204, United States
Mix, Mingle & Make Connections with PRSA Bluegrass
Kick off this holiday season by joining us for a Jolly Holiday Happy Hour at Falls City Brewing on Wednesday, December 5th.
Get to know your newly elected Board of Directors for 2019, catch up with old friends, and take a few moments to celebrate all the incredible things you’ve accomplished this year!

The Role of PR in Destination Marketing
2018-11-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), 221 S 4th Street, Louisville, Kentucky, 40202
NOVEMBER PROGRAM
The Role of PR in Destination Marketing
featuring special guest speakers from Louisville Tourism
Putting a destination “on the map” (and then keeping it there…) is where tourism and hospitality meet public relations. Join us Thursday, November 15 at the all-new Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) for a lively discussion on the ever-growing role of PR in today’s destination marketing industry. Snag your first look at the newly renovated downtown convention center and gain valuable insight from the Louisville Tourism team as they talk about launching and sustaining media relations campaigns for city and region.

***This program has special hours***
11:00 am: Venue opens for open tour
11:30 am: Networking + Lunch served
12:10 pm: opening remarks
12:15 pm: program begins

*Please note, if you are a PRSA member, the November program will also serve as the annual meeting at which we will confirm our Board selection for 2019.
