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, Sept. 9, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the Crowne Plaza Bell Tower, 13051 Bell Tower Dr, in Fort Myers and Monday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the Hilton Naples, 5111 Tamiami Trail N, in Naples.
With the return of the event this year, attendees will have an unprecedented opportunity to ask questions and interact directly with local media personalities. To add a little more excitement to the events, everyone is encouraged to participate in a face mask competition. The members with the most creative, crazy, and zany masks will win prizes. There will also be $30,000 worth of media and other prizes awarded to members in attendance. Guests are welcome, but only members are eligible to win.
Not a member? You can join today at AboveBoardChamber.com and save $25 on the application fee. An RSVP is required to reserve seats at the events. The Above Board Chamber also asks that all attendees wear masks and is offering a prize for the best mask.
Connie Ramos-Williams, Chief Marketing Officer, Founder, and President at CONRIC pr + marketing, will moderate the following media panel on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the Crowne Plaza Bell Tower, 13051 Bell Tower Dr, in Fort Myers:
- Krista Fogelsong – Anchor, ABC7 News
- AJ Lurie – Vice President and Marketing Manager, Beasley Media Group
- Steve McQuilkin – Regional Editor, Business and Environment, Fort Myers News-Press
- Andres Felipe Paz – Publisher, Todos magazine
- Mindy Roosa – Associate Publisher, Gulfshore Life
- Jacob Ogles – Editor, Southwest Florida Business Today
- Eric Raddatz – Presentation Editor, Florida Weekly – Fort Myers
- Paul Lodato – General Manager, CTN Southwest Florida
- Jane Monreal – Evening Anchor, FOX 4 News
Register at AboveBoardChamber.com or call 239-910-7426. The cost on or before Friday, Sept. 3, is $33 for members and $35 for non-members. After Sept. 3, it is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Lunch is included in the price.
Sue Huff, public relations expert and owner of E. Sue Huff & Associates, Inc., will moderate the following media panel on Monday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the Hilton Naples, 5111 Tamiami Trail N, in Naples:
- Peter Busch – Anchor, NBC2 News
- Sheila Book – On Air personality, Sunny 106.3
- Jane Monreal – Anchor, FOX 4 News
- Paul Lodato – General Manager, CTN Southwest Florida
- Eric Strachan – Editor, Florida Weekly’s Naples and Bonita Springs editions
- Jacob Ogles – Editor, Southwest Florida Business Today
- Tim Aten – Managing Editor, Gulfshore Business magazine
- Mark Bickel – Audience Development Director, News-Press/Naples Daily News
- Andres Felipe Paz – Publisher, Todos magazine
Register at AboveBoardChamber.com or call 239-910-7426. The cost on or before Thursday Sept. 9, is $33 for members and $35 for non-members. After Sept. 9, it is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Lunch is included in the price.
Sponsors for the “How to Get Discovered by the Media” events are Conditioned Air, Lake Michigan Credit Union, CONRIC pr + marketing, E. Sue Huff & Associates, WGCU, and Chapman Insurance Group. Featured nonprofits are Lee Health for the Fort Myers event, and NCH Hospital for the Naples event.
