activeventstag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-5164902008-07-04T14:16:00-07:00PR events and training news, top tips and more...TypePadNew release: CIPR Autumn/Winter 2008 workshopstag:typepad.com,2003:post-521058122008-07-04T14:16:00-07:002008-07-04T14:16:00-07:00The Introduction to PR on 15 and 16 July will mark the end of an extremely well-received Spring/Summer 2008 training programme. With plenty of ‘fully-booked’ sessions this season, it would be prudent to book them as early as possible. Below is a taster of some new workshops you can expect. *Sneak preview* - new workshops Introduction to non-profit This course...Sarah Ionhttp://activevents.cipr.co.uk/2008/07/new-release-cip.htmlStart building better relationshipstag:typepad.com,2003:post-515602822008-06-19T04:29:59-07:002008-06-19T04:29:59-07:00PRWeek published a thought-provoking article by David Quainton on ‘The lost art of relationship building’ last week. The article examines the often tenuous working relationship between the PR professionals and journalists, exploring various communication issues with reference to the current focus on the new medium – digital PR. Useful findings According to the article, a survey was done by PressChoice...Sarah Ionhttp://activevents.cipr.co.uk/2008/06/start-building.htmlLet’s Go Green!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-512912102008-06-13T03:39:42-07:002008-06-13T03:39:42-07:00Nope, it’s not the national green campaign week but the Freshly Squeezed breakfast briefing on ‘The Green Factor’ (www.cipr.co.uk/fresh) which got me thinking about green issues, and how everyone can benefit from it both environmentally and commercially. Hear from the expert We were honoured to have James Wright, Director of Corporate Responsibility, Trimedia, who is also the chairman of the...Sarah Ionhttp://activevents.cipr.co.uk/2008/06/lets-go-green.htmlWelcome to the CIPR – start making use of your benefits!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-510732102008-06-09T02:58:32-07:002008-06-09T02:58:32-07:00We recently launched a new membership campaign in conjunction with CIPR’s 60th anniversary celebrations and in the last couple of months we have had many new members on board – a warm welcome to all of our new additions. The campaign centred on encouraging our existing CIPR members to be proud of their membership and share the extensive list of...Sarah Ionhttp://activevents.cipr.co.uk/2008/06/welcome-to-the.htmlCIPR 60th Anniversary Annual Conference and 5th World PR Conference & Festivaltag:typepad.com,2003:post-506070282008-05-30T06:16:47-07:002008-05-30T06:16:47-07:00Hosted by the CIPR and in London for the first time on Monday 23 & Tuesday 24 June, at the InterContinental Hotel, Park Lane. This exciting and challenging two-day conference will bring together PR practitioners from across the globe to share best practice, exchange ideas and discuss common concerns. Special discounts available – see what you can save: - Discounts...Sarah Ionhttp://activevents.cipr.co.uk/2008/05/hosted-by-the-c.htmlFresh season…Fresh trainings…Fresh ideas!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-503000582008-05-23T03:41:11-07:002008-05-23T03:41:11-07:00This must be one of the busier weeks for CIPR’s popular Freshly Squeezed breakfast briefings series - we ran three sessions, namely ‘Celebrity brands’ (London), ‘Impressive press releases’ (Scotland) and ‘Loosen tight deadlines’ (London) all in one week! With 24 sessions organised in London and 8 in Scotland this year, there is no doubt that the Freshly Squeezed programme is...Sarah Ionhttp://activevents.cipr.co.uk/2008/05/fresh-seasonfre.html