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We have a double bill. Louise Marsland, Biz-Community editor explains how online media innovation and social media developments are transforming the consumption of news and information - while Robynn Burls shares insights into Successful PR pitching - Journalists' feedback on what works and what gets deleted
Through research that Robynn Burls has been doing with journalists across the country, she's discovered that there are certain simple mistakes that many PR practitioners unwittingly make when pitching to journalists, that can have a serious impact on their effectiveness. Robynn, who is the founder of Encyclomedia, will share with us some of the straight-talking journalist comments, along with practical tips on how to get your media release across more effectively.
The venue for this meeting is The Victory Theatre 105 Louis Botha Avenue, Houghton Estates. 011 728 9602
Directions:
Take the Riviera Road off-ramp off the M1
Turn left into Riviera Road and first right into West street. Travel up to the traffic lights and turn left into 1st Avenue
Travel all the way along 1st until it runs into a t-junction at Louis Botha Ave.
Turn left into Louis Botha Avenue
As you pass the BP turn left as if you are driving into the BP and drive to the boomed access Victory Theatre parking.
There are three levels of underground parking.
Enter the theatre directly from the parking and proceed to the Victory Jazz Bar.
R90 per non-member.