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CCC Event: Has social media changed the media pitch? Tips and tricks to get your story told.

For their September event, Capital City Communicators is presenting: Has social media changed the media pitch? Tips and tricks to get your story told.

The following panelists are scheduled as part of the event:

The event will be held in the Boiler Room at Bardenay in downtown Boise from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Cost is $18 for members and $23 for non-members.

RSVPs and questions about the event should be directed to Michelle Hicks.

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BAF Legends of Advertising Golf Tournament

Now with pricing and registration information:

The tournament is scheduled to start at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 24th

Cost is $125 per person, $425 per foursome or $550 for a foursome + hole sponsorship.

Deadline for registration is Thursday, September 16th.

Click the image above to register online, or click here: BAF Golf Tournament Registration

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Job Opening: Graphic Designer

An unidentified local ad agency has an opening for a Graphic Designer.  From their job listing on Craiglist:

Looking for Experienced Graphic Designer for local ad agency.

Requirements:
Experience in Graphic design and its application to printing is a plus and the ability to receive and manipulate files electronically.
Full knowledge of all Adobe platforms, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, ect.
Ability to manage several projects at one time in an urgent environment
Proven communication skills as direct client contact is sometimes required
Excellent organization, time management skills and attention to detail a must

More information about the position and how to apply can be found in the original post.

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Positive News on the Media Front

Two separate articles in the past week have both pointed to some positive news from the media side of this business:

Radio Revenues Rebound in 2Q, Auto Ads Up – via MediaPost

TV ad sales looking solid for second half – via The Hollywood Reporter

Give the articles a read and decide for yourself.  Are they right? Wrong? Are you seeing things out there these days that support these theories?

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MVAF Event: Not Every One is My Customer

Magic Valley Advertising FederationThe Magic Valley Advertising Federation will be hosting a presentation by Jay Longwell, President of Stratus Launch Marketing, titled “Not Every One is My Customer” on Thursday, September 9th.

From the MVAF’s event description:

Great marketing communications are nothing more than engaging people in a way that’s meaningful to them. It’s about communicating solutions, not product specs. It’s about connecting with true customer needs, not “speeds and feeds” whether it’s through words, music, or pictures or on television, radio, in print, or via the Internet.

This event will be held at the Shilo Inn in Twin Falls.  Check in is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., and the presentation will begin at noon.  Cost is $10 for members and $25 for non-members.  RSVPs are requested by Wednesday, September 8th, and should be directed to Debbie Currier at 208-404-3528, or via email to mvadfed@gmail.com.