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Coffee Morning

It’s about time to do it again.

The next Coffee Morning is scheduled for Friday, April 17th.

And, since it’s been a while since we last did this, here’s a quick reminder of what Coffee Morning is all about:

What is a Coffee Morning, you ask? Well, in a nutshell, it’s a loosely organized gathering, where people come together for coffee and conversation. There’s no agendas, no presentations – just an opportunity for people to chat, share ideas, and learn from one another.

All the details you’ve come to expect:

Date:  Friday, April 17th
Time:  7:30 am – 9:00 am (roughly – you’re welcome to show up anytime in between)
Location:  Java Downtown, 6th & Idaho, Boise

Any questions in the mean time? Feel free to leave a comment here.

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Upcoming PRSA Event: PR/Communications Experience and Education

The PRSA Idaho Chapter has an event coming up on Wednesday, April 22nd:  PR/Communications Experience and Education — How to Lead in a PR, PIO or Communications Role Without Them.  From the PRSA Idaho website:

Several PR practitioners, communicators and PIOs have landed in their jobs without previous public relations experience or formal training. If you are one of them and would like to get tips on how to become more confident and effective as a PR practitioner or PIO, this will prove to be a valuable meeting for you. During this session, we will hear from a number of communications professionals who can address this topic. Then, we’ll open it up for discussion.

Speakers include:

  • Beth Toal, Public Relations Manager, St. Luke’s Health Care Syste
  • John Foster, Senior Advisor and Director of Communicationsfor Congressman Walt Minnick
  • Chris Smith, Internal Communications and Corporate Affairs, Micron
  • Mary Frances Casper, Professor of Public Relations, BSU

Details about the event are as follows:

Date:  Wednesday, April 22nd
Time:  11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Location:  Regence BlueShield of Idaho, Conference Room A (2nd Floor). 1211 W. Myrtle St, Boise ID
Cost (includes lunch):
 – Members: $8
 – Non-Members $10

RSVPs should be sent via email to Robbie Johnson, or by telephone to 208-387-6228.  RSVP deadline is Wednesday, April 15th.

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Internship Opportunity

Seen recently on the Boise Craigslist:

Advertising agency seeks intern to support account team. Qualifications should include: Microsoft Office proficiency, highly motivated, self-starter, detail-oriented, organized, collaborative, and positive attitude.

Applicant should have, or be pursing, a degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field.

Please reply via email with resume and availability.

While the agency is not named, you can contact them via email through the original listing.

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Headline Roundup for April 9th

‘Pitchmen’ celebrates advertising as entertainment – via Los Angeles Times

Bar Codes In Newspaper Ads Link To Web Content Via Mobile App – via MediaPost

Rethinking the Way We Buy and Sell Display Ads – via Ad Age

Coupon Use Hits Early 1990s Levels – via MarketingVOX

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A Note About Comments

With the recent changes to the Idaho Ad Agencies site, including the new publishing platform, hosting and such, there are still a few kinks in the system to work out.  One of which is comments.

For the time being, comments are being loosely moderated.  How so, you ask?  Well, when you leave a comment, you are required to leave a name and email address.  If it’s the first time you’ve left a comment on this platform, it will be held for moderation.  Once that comment has been approved, it’ll appear on the site, and any comments you leave in the future should appear on the site automatically.

As time goes on, this process may get automated a little more, but for the time being, it is the way it is.  Thanks for understanding.