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Powers & Pitfalls of Social Media Panel

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The Press Club of Toledo’s social media panel was a great success on Friday, June 26. Held at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, the forum was free to the public.

Press Club of Toledo Pressing Issues Forum

Panelists included the following local social media experts:

Lisa Stromme Warren is the Assistant News Director at WTOL in Toledo, where she helps manage a newsroom staff of 80+ employees to produce more than 50 hours per week of news content. She started in Northwest Ohio as the head of WTOL’s digital team, managing content on web, mobile and social platforms before moving into a role that utilizes her expertise in both news and digital content.  Originally from Sacramento, California, she spent the first 10 years of her journalism career in newsrooms from Santa Barbara to Portland, Oregon as a line producer and executive news producer before moving to the Midwest.

Lisa Stromme Waren Social Media

Heather Hoffman has been the Social Media Coordinator for the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library since November 2014. She is responsible for the development and coordination of the Library’s social media program. Heather’s skills include media tracking, news writing, social media graphics and analytics, web writing, blog platforms and traditional media relations. Heather also has experience and proven outcomes placing advertisements in online spaces. Heather has been a great addition to the Library’s Marketing Team of eight professionals.

Heather Hoffman

Laura Hanley is the Director of Content Marketing at Concentrek Group, a creative agency based in Toledo. An experienced content marketing professional, Laura manages brands of all sizes, delivering an increase in social presence and online exposure. With a pulse on emerging trends, Laura is able to implement effective strategies, leading clients to increased social engagement and overall success.

Laura Hanley Director of Content Marketing

Social Media Resources

Presentations provided by the panelists are below:

Social Media & Content Marketing — Laura Hanley, Concentrek Group

The Powers & Pitfalls of Social Media in the News — Lisa Stromme Warren, WTOL Toledo News Now

Press Club & PRSA Joint Meeting

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 A Day in the Life: A Look at the Real World of Media & PR

Press Club and PRSA Joint Meeting

In the ever-changing media landscape, the way PR professionals and reporters work together is changing, too. On January 16, PRSA and The Press Club of Toledo will partner to provide a glimpse into the real worlds of both media and public relations. Moderated by Mark Luetke, President, FLS Group, our panel of media representatives and PR professionals will explore the challenges and triumphs they face on a day-to-day basis and share tips for how to work together more effectively.

 Panelists

  • Heather Miller, Assignment Manager, 13abc
  • Kim Bates, City Editor, Toledo Blade
  • Sarah Bednarski, APR, Public Relations & Internal Communications Manager, Mercy
  • Andi Roman, Communications Director, Toledo Mud Hens

Join Us—Friday, Jan. 16, 2015

  • The Toledo Club (corner of Madison Ave. and 14th St., Toledo)
  • 7:30 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast
  • 8:00 a.m. – Program

Tickets

$20 members of PRSA or the Press Club of Toledo, $30 guests, $12 students

RSVP to Kari Bucher by noon, Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 419-867-8792 or klbmomof4@sbcglobal.net to reserve your seat.

Press Club of Toledo Holiday Mixer

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Join the Press Club of Toledo on Thursday, December 4 for our Holiday Mixer! The event will be held at the Sports Bar at the Toledo Club from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Members and invited guests are welcome to the event. We will be offering light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.

The event offers members the opportunity to celebrate the holiday season while establishing relationships and connecting with seasoned professionals.

Press Club of Toledo Holiday Mixer

 

FREE Juvenile Justice Forum: June 14

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The Press Club of Toledo is a proud sponsor of “The ABC’s of Covering the Juvenile Justice System,” a free forum for journalists and students.

The event is hosted by the Children’s Law Center, Inc. at the University of Toledo on Friday, June 14 from 10-11:30 a.m.

The forum will help media professionals gather resources, tips and ideas to create compelling and comprehensive stories about youth involved juvenile justice system. A panel of professionals in the juvenile justice field will speak about trends in Ohio and across the country that can be turned into news stories.

You must RSVP for this event! RSVP to Laura Litton at llitton@ispconsults.com or 216-223-8115.

Juvenile Justice Forum

Accepting nominations for the 2013 Touchstone Awards

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Touchstone logoThe Press Club of Toledo is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Touchstone Awards, to be held on Oct. 3, 2013 at the Toledo Club.

To submit a nomination, please complete the Touchstone Nominations form, clearly marking which TOUCHSTONE Award applies to your nomination.

The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2013.

Learn more: 2013 Touchstone Awards

We are accepting nominations for the following awards:

  • The EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM TOUCHSTONE — Print–Daily newspaper (To recognize exemplary journalism between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013)
  • The EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM TOUCHSTONE — Print–Non-daily newspaper (To recognize exemplary journalism between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013)
  • The EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM TOUCHSTONE — Broadcast–All television and radio entries (To recognize exemplary journalism between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013)
  • The EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM TOUCHSTONE — Student–Print or electronic entries (To recognize exemplary journalism between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013)
  • The EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM TOUCHSTONE — New Media – Blogs, podcasts, Websites and site content (To recognize exemplary journalism between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013)
  • The GOLDEN TOUCHSTONE AWARD (To recognize lifetime achievement in the field of journalism in the Northwest Ohio region)
  • The TOUCHSTONE CONTRIBUTOR AWARD (To recognize outstanding contributions made to the Northwest Ohio community between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013)
  • The TOUCHSTONE LIFETIME ACHIEVER AWARD (To recognize long-term efforts to enhance the quality of life in the Northwest Ohio region)

View: Past Touchstone winners 

Press Club announces 2013 Touchstone speaker

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jim_tankersleyThe Press Club of Toledo annually recognizes newsmakers and news breakers in the Northwest Ohio region through the prestigious Touchstone Awards.

This year’s ceremony will take place on October 3 at The Toledo Club. The Press Club is proud to announce our featured speaker will be Jim Tankersley, Economic Policy Correspondent for The Washington Post. He previously worked at The Blade, the Rocky Mountain News and The Oregonian.

Tankersley and a colleague at The Blade won the 2007 Touchstone Livingston Award for Young Journalists for their “Business as Usual” series of stories revealing the true roots of Ohio’s economic decline. He was also part of the “Coingate” team at the The Blade that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Tankersley is an Oregon native and 2000 graduate of Stanford University.

The Press Club is in the process of planning and scheduling the 2013 Touchstone Awards. If you are interested in how to nominate an individual for a Touchstone award or how to be a sponsor, please email info@toledopressclub.com.