Regional Events: the local update
Sip’n’Chat
The Importance of Studio Culture & Identity
In mid-January, PRSA Phoenix hosted its first networking event of the year: the PRSA Phoenix Sip’n’Chat at Coach & Willies in Phoenix. The event was organized by the chapter’s networking cluster and saw more than 50 “sippers and chatters” throughout the course of the evening. Its focus was to give members and nonmembers alike the chance to hear from the 2012 PRSA Phoenix chapter president, Christie Silverstein of Valley Forward, board members and the “cluster folks,” a fancy term for all of the subcommittees (networking events, media breakfasts, master practitioners) that put on PRSA events throughout the year.
Courtesy of AIGA LA, PRSA Phoenix
On March 28, AIGA Los Angeles hosted an installment of their Professional Series program, “The Importance of Studio Culture & Identity.” Held at Continuum in Venice Beach, the sold-out audience listened as Armen David of STARMEN Design Group, Braven Greenelsh of La Visual Inc., Candice Brokeshire of Red Barn Coaching and Michael Stinson of Ramp Creative + Design discussed the significance of studio culture and how to create a prosperous environment. Eduardo Braniff, CEO of Imagination The Americas, moderated the evening’s discussion and revealed he spends 60 percent of his week developing his company culture.
upcoming events
Places to be. Things to do. People to see.
May 17
May 19
June 7
Get an overview of traditional media and find out why it’s still a major player in your marketing plan. Crowne Plaza, 1901 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. 11:30 a.m. $25 members and students, $40 nonmembers. nmama.org
Juried competition honoring the year’s best design, advertising and digital media in Salt Lake City. Masonic Temple, 650 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City. 7 p.m. $35 members, $45 nonmembers, $30 students, $10 additional at the door. aigaslc100show.com
Networking event with AAF Utah. Contact for location, time and price. utahadfed.com
May 17
May 24
Traditional Media is Not Dead
Art of Marketing 2012
Featuring speakers, panels and hands-on training on all aspects of marketing. UC San Diego Extension, 6256 Greenwich Drive. 8 a.m. $15 to $115. sdama.org
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AIGA 100 Show
PRSA Reno Networking Night
Networking event at the Reno Aces vs. New Orleans Zephyrs game. Aces Ballpark, 250 Evans Ave., Reno. Contact for time and price. prsareno.org
June Mingle
June 8
Cumbres Awards
Awards program celebrating excellence in New Mexico public relations. Contact for location, time and price. nmprsa.com
June 12
Creative Connect – Phoenix
Monthly networking event for designers, Web developers, illustrators, photographers, writers
and other creative professionals. Contact for location. 6 p.m. creativeconnect.org
June 14
Become an Internet Jungle Hero
Learn proven marketing solutions for battling the Internet jungle. Crowne Plaza, 1901 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. 11:30 a.m. $25 members and students, $40 nonmembers. nmama.org
June 19
AAF New Mexico Monthly Luncheon
Speaker event with AAF New Mexico. Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, 800
Rio Grande Blvd. NW. 11:30 a.m. Contact for price. aafnm.org
June 20
AAF-Utah Golf Tournament
Golf event with AAF Utah. Contact for location, time and price. utahadfed.com
June 29
Legends of Design
Featuring Stanley Hainsworth, chairman and chief creative officer of Tether, a Seattle-based branding agency. Contact for time price and location. renotahoeaiga.org Events subject to change.
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