"Life's A Pitch" Newsletter from Susan Young

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The Holiday News Cycle

Now that the holidays are upon us, professionals in public relations will have to deal with both holiday and non-holiday news. There are plenty of opportunities over the next six weeks.

You may have a story or idea that fits into the holiday file, such as travel, family stress, gifts, food/diets, weather, home heating/green stories, and more. Think about the people and population that you serve and who you want to reach. Be creative and tie them into some of these traditional categories. Putting a fresh spin or exciting angle on what is typically a routine and maybe boring news story can get you...

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Communication Quote

“Reporters have a job to do and when you’re straight with them and accessible, they tend to give you the benefit of the doubt.”

-- Tim Russert

One of My Favorite Quotes

"Our mission in life is to better the lives of others. In doing so, our life is made better."

-- Rick Beneteau

Need a guest speaker or keynote address? Did your speaker cancel at the last minute? Susan Young, President of Get in Front Communications, is a member of the National Speakers Association and presents on media/mass communications and interpersonal communications:

	How to Leverage the Media and Get FREE Press
	Savvy Media Relations for Nonprofits
	Communicating with Confidence
	Attitude Adjustment 101
	Powerful Presentations & Public Speaking
	Bridging The Gap in Workplace Communications: Building Sales & Success

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SUSAN YOUNG'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Tuesday, January 29, 2008
OceanFirst Bank, Toms River, NJ
“Leadership for Results”
Private Training

Thursday, February 14, 2008
HSMAI-Houston Chapter (Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International)
Luncheon Presentation- “Communicating from the Heart”
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Houston, TX (Location TBA)
Open to the Public

Wednesday, March 19, 2008
OceanFirst Bank, Toms River, NJ
“Leadership for Results”
Private Training

Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Volunteer Center of Bergen County
Workshop-“Savvy Media Relations for Nonprofits”
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: in Bergen County, NJ - TBA
Open to the Public

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
NAWBO-Central Jersey
Dinner Presentation-“Communicating with Confidence: Understanding Verbal and Nonverbal Cues”
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Nauvoo Grill, Fair Haven, NJ
Open to the Public

Susan Young and Get In Front Communications successfully helps businesses, non-profits and professional associations to increase their publicity, name recognition and revenues. Call (210) 375-6422, or visit www.getinfrontcommunications.com.

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