Crisis Communications
Crisis communications is one part of the overall communications and public relations strategy that is usually put on the back burner. After all, not many people like to think about or plan for a problem. The problem is that in PR, you need to be proactive and not reactive.

Proactive PR means that you are stepping in front of a situation and are prepared for what may come your way. Just a few days ago, I read online that several Rite-Aid stores had been stocking outdated and expired baby formula, food and other items. My first thought was...   Read More >>>

Communication Quote

“Years ago, I tried to top everybody but I don’t anymore. I realized I was killing conversation. When you’re always trying for a topper, you aren’t really listening. It ruins communications.”

--Groucho Marx, American comedian, actor and singer (1890-1977)

One of My Favorite Quotes

“Each of us has a moral responsibility, a moral obligation to find a way to serve somebody other than ourselves. When you learn, teach. When you get, give.”

--Oprah Winfrey, TV broadcaster, publisher and philanthropist

Need a guest speaker or keynote address? Did your speaker cancel at the last minute? Susan Young is a member of the National Speakers Association and presents on media and mass communications and interpersonal communications:
How to Leverage the Media and Get FREE Press
Proactive Public Relations
Savvy Media Relations
Communicating with Confidence
Attitude Adjustment 101
Powerful Presentations & Public Speaking
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SUSAN YOUNG'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday, November 1, 2006
Luncheon Presenter on Communications and Rapport
Organized by ISES, the International Special Events Society-San Antonio Chapter
Location:
Azuca Restaurant, 713 South Alamo, San Antonio, TX
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Open to the public
For information, contact Kathy at kmac@satx.rr.com

Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Private Presentation
North Chamber Leadership Lab Program
San Antonio, TX

Thursday, November 9, 2006
Private Presentation
Women’s Professional Group
San Antonio, TX

Friday, December 8, 2006
Workshop- “How to Leverage the Media and Get Free Press”
Organized by the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Resource Center (SBRC), Castle Hills, Loop 410
8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Open to the public
For information, call Patty Classy (210) 229-2107

Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Luncheon Presenter “Communicating with Confidence”
Organized by AMA, American Marketing Association-San Antonio Chapter
Location: TBA
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Open to the public
For information, contact Kari Rose (210) 325-3633

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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