Local media pros to share tips on getting coverage

August 26, 2019 CONRIC PR

Positive media coverage usually comes from knowing what the media is looking for. Several prominent media figures will share their secrets during of the Above Board Chamber of Florida’s upcoming “How to Get Discovered by the Media” luncheons.

The chamber is giving away nearly $40,000 worth of commercial time, ad placement and other prizes at the meetings. Only those who attend the meetings as chamber members are eligible to receive the prizes. Visit aboveboardchamber.com to join.

The first seminar takes place on Monday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Naples on 5111 Tamiami Trail N. Public relations expert Sue Huff of E. Sue Huff and Associates will moderate the following panel:

  • Mary Ann Battle, editor, The Banner at the Naples Daily News.
  • Peter Busch, anchor, NBC2.
  • Sharon Hood, founder and publisher, è Bella Magazine.
  • Corey Lazar, anchor, WINK.
  • Paul Lodato, general manager, CTN Southwest Florida.
  • Karen Moore, publisher, Southwest Florida Business Today.
  • Jay Schlichter, Collier/Lee editor, Business Observer.
  • Eric Strachan, Naples editor, Florida Weekly.

The event is sponsored by Connie Ramos-Williams of CONRIC PR & Marketing, Joseph De Sena of Siena Wealth Advisory Group, Florice Hodges of Best Home Services, Michael Longo of Naples Floral Design, Sue Huff of E. Sue Huff and Associates and Lori Teague of Lake Michigan Credit Union.

Register at AboveBoardChamber.com or call 239-910-7426. The cost on or before Wednesday, Sept. 4 is $30 for members and $38 for non-members. After Sept. 4, it’s $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Lunch is included in the price.

Another seminar is set for Thursday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza on 13051 Bell Tower Drive in Fort Myers. CONRIC PR & Marketing Vice President of Media Relations Josh Milton and Communications Editor Tom Hayden will co-host the following panel:

  • Amanda Hall, anchor, WINK.
  • Paul Lodato, general manager, CTN Southwest Florida.
  • Steve McQuilkin, storytelling coach, The News-Press.
  • Bob Massey, Charlotte editor, Florida Weekly.
  • Karen Moore, publisher, Southwest Florida Business Today.
  • Rachel Pierce, anchor, NBC2
  • Jay Schlichter, Collier/Lee editor, Business Observer.

The sponsors for the event are Connie Ramos-Williams of CONRIC PR & Marketing, Brian Chapman of Chapman Insurance Group, Carrie Ann Texter of Conditioned Air, Lori Teague of Lake Michigan Credit Union, and Sue Huff of E. Sue Huff and Associates.

Register at AboveBoardChamber.com or call 239-910-7426. The cost on or before Friday, Sept. 6 is $30 for members and $38 for non-members. After Sept. 6, it’s $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Lunch is included in the price.

Yearly sponsors for the Above Board Chamber of Florida are Tri-Town Construction LLC, Conditioned Air, CONRIC PR & Marketing, Creative Business Coaches, Spada Salon and Day Spa, Your Walking Billboard LLC, Charlie McDonald Photography, Lady in Pink Photography LLC, Signarama Fort Myers (North) and WGCU Public Media.

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