Media Speed Dating is a two-hour event where members can meet with top local media contacts for quick Q&A sessions to gain media coverage. Members have the option to attend morning and evening sessions on September 20th for $12-22 per session. The sessions will be held at Roanoke College and downtown Roanoke and include breakfast, appetizers, and drinks. Attendees will learn what media contacts look for in stories to help get their messages heard in the future. Space is limited so registration by September 17th is required.
1. Frustrated?
Feeling rejected?
Looking for the
right match?
Media Speed Dating
If you’ve found yourself wondering why they never called back, our Media Speed Dating program
will give you the confidence needed to get back out there and gain the media coverage you deserve.
In two hours, you’ll meet with top media contacts in our area for a quick Q&A guaranteed to be
a match made in press release heaven. Never spend hours clicking through contact after
contact again, just hoping to win the hearts of the media. Learn the must-haves and can’t-stands
of your favorite media contacts and get your stories heard every time.
September 20, 2012 Costs
Members have the option to
Morning Session Evening Session attend ONE or BOTH sessions.
7:30 am – 9:30 am 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Members:
Roanoke College Pickle Lounge 202 Market, upstairs lounge $12 for one session,
Breakfast included with ticket Appetizers & drink included $20 for both
Media contacts include: Media contacts include:
Non-Members:
Connie Stevens Paula Squires
Managing Editor of
$22 for one session,
WVTF News Director
Virginia Business magazine $40 for both
Michael Stowe Stephanie Klein-Davis
Managing Editor for Photo journalist,
The Roanoke Times The Roanoke Times To Register
To register online, visit
Melissa Preas Connie Stevens
WVTF News Director
www.prsa-blueridge.org
News Director, WSLS
Bob Grebe Registration deadline:
Sarah Bruyn Jones Fox 21/27 Morning September 17
Healthcare writer
Anchor/Reporter
and blogger,
The Roanoke Times Lexi Stone This event is sponsored by:
Producer,
Dave Seidel The Hour of Joy
Assignment
Manager, WDBJ Dave Seidel
Assignment www.roanoke-business.com
Manager, WDBJ