Reporters and producers are always on the lookout for great stories, and positive media coverage comes from knowing what they’re looking for. Several prominent media figures will share their secrets during the Above Board Chamber of Florida’s upcoming “How to Get Discovered by the Media” events. Members and guests are welcome to attend one or both events in September. Mark your calendar for Thursday, Sep. 8, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the Crowne Plaza Bell Tower, 13051 Bell Tower Dr, in Fort Myers and
Monday, Sep. 12, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Naples, 5111 Tamiami Trail N in Naples.
Attendees will have an unprecedented opportunity to ask questions and interact directly with local media personalities. There will also be thousands of dollars’ worth of media and other prizes awarded to members in attendance. Guests are welcome, but only members are eligible to win.
Chelsea Castoria, Digital Marketing Director at CONRIC pr + marketing, will moderate the following media panel on Thursday, Sep. 8, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the Crowne Plaza Bell Tower, 13051 Bell Tower Dr, in Fort Myers:
- Shari Armstrong – Anchor/Reporter, Fox 4;
- Peter Busch – Evening Anchor, NBC 2;
- Paul Lodato – GM, Christian Television Network;
- AJ Lurie – VP and Marketing Manager of Operations, Beasley Media Group;
- Steve McQuilkin – Regional Editor Business & Environment, News-Press;
- Andres Felipe Paz – Publisher, Todos Magazine;
- Eric Raddatz – Editor/Artistic Director, Florida Weekly Fort Myers edition and
- Laurie Ragle – Advertising Director, Breeze Newspapers.
Sue Huff, public relations expert and owner of E. Sue Huff & Associates, Inc., will moderate the following media panel on Monday, Sep. 12, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the Hilton Naples, 5111 Tamiami Trail N, in Naples:
- Shari Armstrong – Anchor/Reporter, Fox 4;
- Gina Birch – On Air personality, Sunny 106.3;
- Reg Buxton – Life in Naples Magazine;
- Alan Campbell – Morning Anchor, NBC 2;
- Mark Gordon – Editor and Reporter, The Business Observer;
- Paul Lodato – GM, Christian Television Network;
- Steve McQuilkin – Regional Editor Business & Environment, News-Press;
- Andres Felipe Paz – Publisher, Todos Magazine and
- Eric Strachan – Editor, Florida Weekly Naples and Bonita Springs editions.
Register for either luncheon at AboveBoardChamber.com or call Above Board Chamber CEO Jeanne Sweeney at 239-910-7426. The cost of lunch is included. Tickets purchased for the Fort Myers event by Thursday, Sep. 1 are $40 for members and $45 for non-members. Tickets purchased for the Naples event by Monday, Sep. 5 are $40 for members and $45 for non-members. In appreciation for the catering staff, please RSVP by the dates above.
Sponsors for the “How to Get Discovered by the Media” events are Lake Michigan Credit Union, CONRIC pr + marketing, E. Sue Huff & Associates, and Chapman Insurance Group.
The Above Board Chamber of Florida is dedicated to bringing people of all faiths together within the community, in the workplace and amongst one another. Their mission is to supply members with tools that allow them to take every aspect of their lives Above Board. For more information on the event or on how to become a member of the chamber, call CEO Jeanne Sweeney at 239-910-7426 or visit AboveBoardChamber.com.
