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Pressing Issues: Approaching The Media Effectively

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What does it take to get your story covered by the news?

Whether you’re a nonprofit, a creative organization, an entrepreneur, an artist, an activist, or just someone with a story that needs to be told, knowing how— and when— to contact the media is crucial to communicating your message with the general public.

Learn the dos and don’ts of attracting the media’s attention during the Press Club of Toledo’s next Pressing Issues Discussion, “Approaching The Media Effectively: A Discussion for Nonprofits, Organizations, Artists, and Entrepreneurs.”

Ask questions and receive advice from a panel of media and marketing professionals who will help you learn how to get your story in the news.

Our panel of experts include:
Kim Bates (assistant managing editor, The Blade)
Allie Hausfeld (reporter, WTOL Channel 11)
B.J. Fischer (Director of Strategic Operations/Thread Marketing Group)

Moderator:
Chrys Peterson (principal at Chrys Peterson Consulting, LLC/ and former Toledo television news anchor)

Free and open to the public.
5:30pm. Thursday, March 22.
Huntington Room
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Main Branch.

RSVP on Facebook. 

Join The Press Club of Toledo to Roast Mike Hart

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Please join the Press Club of Toledo for Ribs & Roast 2018. The Man of the Hour will be Mike Hart, the President/CEO of Hart, former Press Club Board Member and dedicated community supporter. The event is on February 1, 2018. Further details are below. We hope you can join us!

Program: I’ll Not Be Silent: The Sexual Harassment Crisis

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The Press Club of Toledo and the Northwest Ohio Chapter of PRSA are proud to present I’ll Not Be Silent: Discussing the Complexities of the Sexual Harassment Crisis, a timely panel discussion of an issue which is resounding throughout the media and PR industries.  The event will be held on Friday, January 19, from 7:30 AM – 9 AM at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.  The public is invited to attend.  For more information, check out the event page on Facebook.

Holiday Mixer: Tuesday, December 19

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2017 is coming to a close. Celebrate your accomplishments and toast to a new year with new friends and new connections during the Press Club of Toledo’s annual Holiday Mixer.

Mingle with media, PR, and marketing professionals and learn more about what the Press Club of Toledo does for the community.

Enjoy great conversations, cocktails (cash bar) and light hors d’oeuvres at the Sports Grill & Tavern, inside The Toledo Club.

College students, recent graduates, young professionals, industry veterans— and everyone in between— are encouraged to attend.

5:30-8pm. Tuesday, December 19.
Sports Grill & Tavern at The Toledo Club
235 14th St. RSVP on Facebook. 

2017 Touchstone Awards

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The best in journalism and contributions to our community will be honored at the 19th annual Press Club of Toledo Touchstone Awards.

Please join us on Thursday, October 19 at The Toledo Club (235 14th St.). Cocktails and grazing will begin at 5:30pm, before the 7:15pm program.

Our featured speaker for the 2017 Touchstones will be Rob Powers, WEWS-TV News Anchor in Cleveland.

Categories for 2017 mark the best in print, broadcast and electronic communication.

Plus, it’s a great chance to recognize some of the shining stars in this community.

The Excellence in Journalism categories:
Print (Daily)
Print (Non-Daily)
Print (Student)
Broadcast (Television)
Broadcast (Radio)
Broadcast (Student TV/Radio)
Digital Media (Blogs, websites, podcasts, etc.)
Golden Touchstone (Lifetime Achievement in Journalism)

The Excellence in Service Categories:
Touchstone Contributor Award
Touchstone Lifetime Award

Ticket Prices:
$75 Non-member
$65 Press Club member
$45 Student
$450 Table of 6

To charge tickets online, visit squareup.com/store/press-club-of-toledo

For more details, please email info@toledopressclub.com or call Shaun Hegarty at 419-265-9138.

September Mixer

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Join the Press Club of Toledo at Zia’s for another fantastic mixer.

Learn more about what the Press Club of Toledo does for the community and can do for you, over great conversation, cocktails (cash bar), and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

This mixer is a great networking opportunity for those interested in expanding or strengthening their media, PR, and marketing connections.

Guests, current college students, and recent grads are encouraged to attend.

5:30-8:30 PM. Tuesday, September 19. 
Zia’s (20 Main St., at the Docks at International Park). 
RSVP on Facebook