NPC Communicators Lunch and Learn: PR Trends During the Pandemic
Sep 17 2020
WHEN:
Sep 17, 2020 at 12:00pm
WHERE:
Online
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Tom McMahon
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Professional Development
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A panel of communications industry experts will review the latest trends in public relations influenced by the global pandemic at the next NPC Communicators Virtual Lunch and Learn on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. EDT.
Paul Duning, Phil Rabin and Jeffrey Davis of Capitol Communicator will discuss the transformation of the public relations profession that started before the onset of the coronavirus but has accelerated because of it. The NPC Communicators Team is hosting the session. Registration is free and open only to NPC members.
The panelists will examine the restructuring of legacy international public relations firms in the wake of the changing communications landscape during the pandemic along with the rise of the independent practitioner. They also will explain the increasing reliance on digital communications to reach target audiences and influencers.
Capitol Communicator is a media and events company serving marketing, public relations, digital and media communications professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region. The firm also organizes the annual MAC (Marketing, Advertising and Communications) Summit. The NPC is collaborating with Capitol Communicator to host this year’s summit, which will be held virtually on Oct. 22 to 23.
About the Speakers
Paul Duning, Publisher and Co-Founder, Capitol Communicator – Along with Phil Rabin, Paul launched DC Communicator, an e-mail newsletter and, in 2008, it became the media company, Capitol Communicator. Today, Capitol Communicator serves the Mid-Atlantic region of communications professionals through, news, events, education and networking. Paul has had a media diverse career working in production, marketing communications, advertising, media communications and public relations. He was an early adopter of multimedia, electronic publishing, digital printing and new media technologies and was involved in merger and acquisitions for an integrated communications company in the late 90s. Paul is co-producer of the Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summits.
Phil Rabin, Washington and Richmond Editor, and Co-Founder, Capitol Communicator – Phil has reported on developments in communications for The Washington Times, Washington Business Journal, PRWeek, DC Communicator e-newsletter and Capitol Communicator. In addition, for 10 years, he was vice president/regional manager for a firm that helped organizations present their message to the broadcast and Internet media – including public service announcements, broadcast media tours and news releases, and Internet placements. He also has served as public relations director for Paralyzed Veterans of America and vice president of communications for Defenders of Wildlife.
Jeffrey Davis, Baltimore Regional Editor, Capitol Communicator – Jeff covers Baltimore, Annapolis, Columbia, Southern Pennsylvania and Delaware for Capitol Communicator. A principal with the Baltimore-based PR and social media firm J. Davis Public Relations, LLC, he has more than 25 years of news media and national public relations experience. Jeff got into social media early and, in 2008, the Washington Business Journal wrote about his innovative use of Twitter for public relations when it was a relatively new PR tool. He is now a recognized expert in social media, particularly how organizations can successfully integrate social media platforms into traditional communications and crisis management programs.