Quality Time with PR Minds to Unite PR Pros, Deserving Not-for-Profits

   

Telling your Story to Southern California Latino Media: Decision Makers Share Exclusive Pitching Tips       

   

PRSA Western District Conference Coming to San Diego in March, 2014       

   

Stefan Pollack Moderates Distinguished Media Panel for Business Wire       

Stefan Pollack

Stefan Pollack of the Pollack PR Marketing Group moderated a panel of distinguished media professionals at Business Wire Los Angeles' November event, "How to Pitch Influential Business Publications."  Questions put to the panelists included how they prefer to be pitched by the media, how public relations and marketing professionals should navigate through today's glut of online media and what new opportunities and challenges face PR professionals. The panel consisted of Brian Deagon, Business and Technology Reporter, Investor's Business Daily; Joe Bel Bruno, Deputy Business Editor, Los Angeles Times; Pat Maio, Business Reporter, Long Beach Register; and Russ Britt, Los Angeles Bureau Chief, Marketwatch from Dow Jones. Missed the panel?  Search Twitter for the hashtag #bwchat for event highlights. 

Bob Gold & Associates was honored with the 2013 California Excellence Award by the Small Business Institute for Excellence in Commerce (SBIEC). Each year, the SBIEC conducts business surveys and industry research to identify small businesses that have achieved demonstrable success in their region. Bob Gold & Associates has consistently demonstrated a high regard for upholding business ethics and company values. This recognition by SBIEC marks a significant achievement for Bob Gold & Associates and distinguishes the firm as an emerging leader and benchmark-setter.


The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Biola University chapter took the national spotlight in Philadelphia on October 26, 2013 by receiving the Star Chapter award at this year's PRSSA National Conference. The Star Chapter Award is a distinction that goes to chapters meeting specific objectives throughout the year including service projects, national initiatives with PRSSA and a variety of goals designed to strengthen member values. With only 27 chapters achieving this status, PRSSA National recognized less than 10 percent of chapters with this elite honor. PRSSA is the foremost organization for students interested in public relations and communications. The Biola University  chapter is an affiliate of PRSA-LA and its members are active participants in local chapter events.