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Archives for November 2010
Is it complimentary or complementary?
Both of these spellings exist and are very often used in the wrong context; this can, of course, have a negative impact on the writer/company using the wrong version and can damage hard-won image. Some classic examples of wrong use are outlined below. [Read more…] about Is it complimentary or complementary?
March 2010: Events
The Quill Awards are coming up on Friday March 19 at the Crown Palladium. MC is Tony Jones, Nine News. Awards include the Graham Perkin Award for Australian Journalist of the Year. For invitation and details visit www.pressclubonline.com/events
Photo: Lina Caneva, Executive Trainer Media Manoeuvres, Sam Elam Managing Director, Media Manoeuvres with Anne Rahilly, PR Manager of Peter MacCallum Hospital at the Quill Awards.
March 2010: Books
In its fourth edition, Style Guide a comprehensive manual for journalists and writers is now available.
Is “alright” all right? Is it nerve-wracking or nerve-racking? Why can’t you sail into unchartered waters? Can you spell asphalt, diphtheria and Kosciuszko? Should it be reopen or re-open? The answers to these questions – and thousands more – are in Style Guide. [Read more…] about March 2010: Books
Writing For Media and Stakeholders
The first course for 2010 will be our Writing for the Media course on 13 January in Melbourne. Learn the structure and sure-fire way of producing written work that has journalists marvelling at how there are finally communications people who know how to write media material properly and professionally. Guaranteed to make that hit rate skyrocket!
For a full course outline or to register click here.
Our popular Writing for Stakeholders, Gap Analysis and Key Message Development course will be held in Melbourne on February 10, 2010. This full day course will give you the opportunity to refine your key messages to narrow the gap between current perception and ideal perception. Learn the structure and science in preparing communications material to influence your key stakeholders.
Writing Communications/Media Strategy
Writing Communications/Media Strategy
This course outlines what a Communications/Media Strategy is, why you need one, the risks in not having one and how to prepare it.
The facilitator of this course is Sam Elam, the Managing Director of Media Manoeuvres who shares her 25 years experience in the media, corporate communications and publishing.
This full day course is coming to Sydney on Thursday 18 March. It costs only $595 plus GST.