Get Ready for Your Close Up
Saturday, May 15, 2010

Do you own a small business that needs a boost? Maybe the organization you volunteer for could benefit from some media attention? The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce wants to help you take your business or organization to the next level with a media workshop designed to prepare you for your close up.
Print, radio, television and web gurus will lead the workshop and explain how to use these mediums to boost your bottom line. Guest speakers include: John Breunig, Managing Editor of The Advocate, Stamford; Amy Packham, Executive Producer of News 12, Fairfield County; Kristin Okesson, Vice President/General Manager of Cox Media Group, Stamford/Norwalk; Liz Mitchell, Editor of Westport Patch. These experts will outline the art of writing a press release; explain the difference between items that are news-worthy vs. ad-worthy; share tips on how to pitch the media and a whole lot more. With this information in your back pocket, you’ll know how to look good from every angle. (And get your items listed on SuzySaid.com!)
To make your reservation, visit www.westportwestonchamber.com or call 203-227-9234.
Preparing for Your Close Up
A Media Workshop presented by The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce
At the Westport Country Playhouse
25 Powers Court
Westport
Monday, May 17, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Registration fee: $20
Print, radio, television and web gurus will lead the workshop and explain how to use these mediums to boost your bottom line. Guest speakers include: John Breunig, Managing Editor of The Advocate, Stamford; Amy Packham, Executive Producer of News 12, Fairfield County; Kristin Okesson, Vice President/General Manager of Cox Media Group, Stamford/Norwalk; Liz Mitchell, Editor of Westport Patch. These experts will outline the art of writing a press release; explain the difference between items that are news-worthy vs. ad-worthy; share tips on how to pitch the media and a whole lot more. With this information in your back pocket, you’ll know how to look good from every angle. (And get your items listed on SuzySaid.com!)
To make your reservation, visit www.westportwestonchamber.com or call 203-227-9234.
Preparing for Your Close Up
A Media Workshop presented by The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce
At the Westport Country Playhouse
25 Powers Court
Westport
Monday, May 17, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Registration fee: $20







