http://profnetpost.prnewswire.com Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:27:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Sandra Beckwith: An author I was coaching by phone this week mentioned that she was frustrated. She responds to queries from journalists looking for her particular expertise, but never hears back from the reporters -- not even a "Thanks, but no thanks," e-mail. "Is it always like this?" she asked. I ... http://profnetpost.prnewswire.com/2008/07/08/tip-of-the-month-responding-to-opportunities/ Milwaukee Fashion Week launches Oct. 3. This city-sanctioned event brings professionals in beauty and fashion to Milwaukee to share their expertise, while providing a platform for locals to gain exposure on a national level. This year's event includes celebrity makeup artist Billy B, celebrity hair stylist Syd Curry and "Sex and ... http://profnetpost.prnewswire.com/2008/07/02/promo-opp-gift-bag-products-for-milwaukee-fashion-week/ PR Newswire is hosting a free webinar, "Powerhouse News Releases: Writing for Print, Broadcast and the Web," Wednesday, July 16, at 1 p.m. EDT. News releases aren't just for journalists anymore -- they're read by bloggers, customers, shareholders and consumers alike. Join us for a free webinar and learn how to ... http://profnetpost.prnewswire.com/2008/07/01/pr-newswire-webinar-july-16/ Bulldog Reporter's PR University is hosting an audio conference, "Pitching News Magazines: Editors at Top Weeklies Show PR How to Reach Millions," Thursday, July 10, at 1 p.m. EDT. Nothing guarantees becoming a household name overnight quite like a hit in any of the newsweeklies who together reach close to 10 ... http://profnetpost.prnewswire.com/2008/07/01/bulldog-reporters-pr-university-audio-conference-july-10/ The "Product of the Year" title has been the standard of consumer-voted confidence for product innovation in Europe for the last two decades, and this year it launches in the U.S. for the first time. Product of the Year (POY) is announcing a call for entries on consumer packaged goods launched ... http://profnetpost.prnewswire.com/2008/07/01/call-for-entries-product-of-the-year/ Bulldog Reporter is hosting a webinar, "Management Secrets of High-Performance PR Departments: Traits Every Communications Team Must Embrace in Changing Times," Wednesday, July 2, at 1 p.m. EDT. PR departments have never had more challenges -- or opportunities. Online media is creating whole new territories for PR to cover, while at ... http://profnetpost.prnewswire.com/2008/06/26/bulldog-reporter-webinar-july-2/ The Direct Marketing Association is hosting "Direct Marketing Institute," a three-day seminar that offers an in-depth course for beginners and a great refresher for experienced DM professionals wanting to sharpen skills, expand their expertise and update their knowledge. We’ll cover all the core aspects of direct marketing, from the basics ... http://profnetpost.prnewswire.com/2008/06/26/direct-marketing-association-seminar-july-14-16-in-boston/ The Direct Marketing Association is hosting a webinar, " Personalized Cross-Channel Marketing with PURLs," Thursday, July 10, from 1 to 2 p.m. Have you heard about the new PURL and GURL? What was once known as a classy piece of jewelry and your sister who would wear it are now direct ... http://profnetpost.prnewswire.com/2008/06/26/direct-marketing-association-webinar-july-10/ The Direct Marketing Association is hosting a webinar, "Segmentation and Targeting: Moving Beyond Acculturation," Tuesday, July 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. Successful targeting and segmentation really is the heart of captivating direct marketing. Understanding who and how we should be targeting, what we should be offering and emphasizing, and how ... http://profnetpost.prnewswire.com/2008/06/26/direct-marketing-association-webinar-july-8/ KMR Communications, Inc. (www.kmrpr.com), a beauty, fashion and lifestyle PR firm worldwide, is hosting the launch of innovative spiritual music artists Sri Michael and Uma Nanda Saraswati's debut album "The Ivy Ceiling," with tracks featuring Russell Simmons and Sting. Sample tracks can be heard by visiting http://www.lokahmusic.com. Russell Simmons does ... http://profnetpost.prnewswire.com/2008/06/25/promo-opp-celebrities-and-liquor-sponsors-for-nyc-cd-release-party-hosted-by-sting/