Make plans now to attend the April program of the Space Coast Chapter of FPRA.

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Time: Networking: 11:30am; Lunch/Program at 12:00 noon
Location: Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center Melbourne-Viera
8298 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32940

Food options: Chicken Artichoke, with sun-dried tomato, served with Duchess Potato. Veggie: Mushroom Ravioli

Cost: $20 members, $25 non-members
RSVP: Katherine Sonn, at 722-4440 or email sonncenturyoaks@cfl.rr.com and PLEASE REMEMBER TO GIVE FOOD CHOICE.

“Video out of the Box: The Ins and Outs of Electronic PR”
With video now in the hands of everyone and the line blurring between traditional news and online entertainment, where should a PR professional focus? Sue Stauffer of Verocity Creative and Roycom Communications, an Orlando-based video production company, will discuss the use of video in PR, including strategic issues for both pro-active and re-active use of the visual medium – both on TV and online.

This multi-media presentation will utilize case studies and video clips of work Verocity and Roycom have done for companies such as Universal Studios in Orlando, Nickelodeon, Burger King and others. Whether you’re seeking 15 minutes of fame, or you find yourself with 15 minutes notice before the TV news crew arrives, this program will help you achieve your maximize your PR spotlight!

Our Speaker – Susan Stauffer
For more than 15 years, Susan has been a catalyst in entertainment communications. With a generalist’s strategic vision and a specialist’s experience on the front line of field execution, Susan has brought passion and performance to the arsenal of a variety of organizations. With roles on both sides of the desk – client and as agency/production company as Account Director or Project Manager/Producer – Susan brings a unique set of skills and resources to address the needs and nuances of any situation.

Susan is currently the principal of Verocity Creative Communications and executive producer in Roycom Communications where she provides turn key production and creative content for a variety of clients. Roycom has just this month announced their merger with the regional production powerhouse, Go To Team, based in Charleston, South Carolina. The combined alliance brings an exciting new level of cutting edge creativity and muscle to an established team with a track record of excellence.