Alabama PRSA

Executing Under Pressure
Communicating During a Crisis
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
July 15, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

8:00 – 8:30 Continental Breakfast and Networking

8:30 – 10:00 Session I - Developing a Crisis Communication Plan – Group Scenarios

Learn about the essentials of building an effective crisis communication plan from Dr. Joe Trahan, APR. Additionally you will work in groups to develop a crisis communication plan based on scenarios provided.

10:00 – 10:15 Break

10:15 – 11:30 Session II - Panel Discussion

Learn from other public relations professionals from various industries about plans they had in place when a crisis struck – how their plans worked (and didn’t), the scars they bear and the lessons they learned. Panel to be announced once all are confirmed.

Panel:
Pam Huff, ABC 33/40

Barbara F. Nash, APR
President, Barbara Nash & Associates
Madison, AL

Yasamie Richardson, Public Information Manager
Alabama Emergency Management Agency

Martha Simmons, Communications Director
Alabama Community College System

Dr. Joseph V. Trahan, III, APR, Fellow PRSA
President/CEO, Trahan & Associates

Moderator: Melanie Davis

11:45 Lunch is served – Sponsored by Jim ‘N Nick’s

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Session - Deborah Vance-Bowie - Deborah will share the challenges she faces as Chief of Staff for former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford, and the valuable lessons learned.

Cost? PRSA AL Chapter Members — $20, free lunch
PRCA Members — $30 seminar, $15 lunch*
Non-members — $30 seminar, $20 lunch*
Students — $15 seminar, $10 lunch*
*$5 discount for lunch + seminar

Be sure to bring your business card for prize drawings from our sponsors!

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