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May Events for DC Area Communicators

May is turning out to be an interesting month, full of great events!  Check out these highly recommended communications presentations and panel discussions around the DC area this month.  The links have registration and location information.

TIVA-DC “Meet the Film Offices” Wednesday, May 18, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Hear from the DC, Maryland, andVirginia Film Offices about new tax incentives that will bring new film and video business to the region, what you need to do to secure permits, discover location scouting resources or get yourself listed in their production guides. If you’re a filmmaker, a producer, or a crew member, this is an event not to be missed.

COST: Members: $10, Non-Members: $20
Student members: $5, AU students: free, Student non-members: $10

WWPR “When Click Thru Rates Are Not Enough” Thursday, May 19, 12 Noon – 2 p.m.

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Johna Burke, Senior Vice President, BurrellesLuce, will discuss the challenges of social media measurement, and will present solutions for public relations professionals

Cost: WWPR and PRSA-NCC members, free.  Non-members, $15.


DC Podcaster Alliance “Connecting Audio and Video to Twitter” Saturday, May 21, 12:30 p.m.

Learn how to use Twitter to promote and redistribute your podcasts.

Cost: Free


Entrepreneur Magazine “Enchant and Engage with Social Media” Thursday, May 26, 8 a.m. – Noon

Guy Kawasaki leads sessions on how small businesses can use social media.

Cost: Free


WWPR “Social Media and Crisis Communication” Thursday, May 26, Noon – 2 p.m.

Rachel Henderson moderates a panel discussion of local communicators.

Cost: WWPR and PRSA-NCC members, free.  Non-members, $15.

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Mary Fletcher Jones is the owner of Fletcher Prince. She serves on the board of Washington Women in Public Relations and is chair of the Marketing and PR Committee for the D.C. chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.

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