"Life's A Pitch" Newsletter from Susan Young

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Tune In: Don’t Forget About Radio

Many of you know that I am a recovering radio news anchor, reporter and news director. I’m pleased to let you know that even with the Internet and nifty new breakthrough technology, people still depend on radio as a primary source of information. We listen in the car, on mass transit, in the office, in the kitchen and in the bathroom. Radio stations are in the mall and are connected to our clocks and “snooze buttons”.

Take advantage of radio news opportunities to promote your business or nonprofit. Here are some options:

1 -		News almost always breaks first on the radio. It’s easy for program directors to interrupt regular shows with emergency bulletins and developing stories. If you hear about a new study, economic situation or news story and can have someone from your company or nonprofit as the local “expert”, call your local radio station and...

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Communication Quote

“You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.”

-- Indira Gandhi

One of My Favorite Quotes

"The most important three words you can say to yourself: "Yes I can!"

-- Denis Waitley

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

Wednesday, October 10, 2007
National Association of Professional Mortgage Women (NAPMW)- San Antonio Chapter
Luncheon Speaker - “Communicating with Confidence: Understanding Verbal and Nonverbal Cues”
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Ann Marie’s-Devonshire, San Antonio, TX
Open to the Public

Thursday, October 11, 2007
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) -Houston Chapter
Luncheon Speaker - “The Power of Questions & The Art of Listening”
Location: Houston, TX - TBD
Open to the Public

Thursday, October 18, 2007
Alamo Area Hospitality Association (AAHA)
Luncheon Speaker - Sales and Motivation
11:30 a.m.
Private

Friday, October 19, 2007
Alamo Community Colleges
San Antonio, TX
Private

Friday, November 2, 2007
LaSalle University Center for Nonprofits
Seminar - Proactive Public Relations
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Burlington County, NJ
Open to the Public

Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Larc School
Bellmawr, NJ
In-service Training
Private

Wednesday, November 7, 2007
OceanFirst Bank
“Leadership for Results”
Toms River, NJ
Private

Thursday, November 8, 2007
OceanFirst Foundation
“Communicating with Confidence: How Nonprofits Can Build Donor Relationships & Trust”
9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Ocean County Library
Main Street, Toms River, NJ
Open to the Public
Call (732) 341-4676 or e-mail at info@oceanfirstfdn.org

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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