by sc-webmaster | Sep 17, 2019 | events, meetings, Professional Development
Drones are changing the way we see – and show – the world around us. From journalism and media to commercial marketing, get the behind-the-drone perspective of the ins and outs of being a (drone) pilot. WIS-TV Chief Photojournalist Russ Congdon has been on the forefront of drone integration in media, pushing WIS for its internal drone team, and has led the group since. When he’s not delivering the news from in the sky (or on the ground), Russ has also been contracted for private marketing work by commercial clients. Russ will also share the details on the licensing process, FAA regulations, and more. About Russ Russ Congdon is a broadcast professional with over 20 years of news gathering and media production experience, and currently serves as the Chief Photojournalist at WIS-TV. Russ leads the WIS drone team and has captured several breaking news and natural disaster events from the sky. When: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 11:45 am – 1:15 pm Where: AARP Board Room | 1201 Main St. Suite 1280, Columbia, South Carolina, 29201, USA Register...
by sc-webmaster | Jul 2, 2019 | events, meetings, Professional Development
ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS THIS SUMMER Stay bright by sharpening your skills during our summer mini conference! Summer may be here, but avoid mental “vacation mode” and Stay Bright with the 2019 IABC/SC Miniconference! Join us for an afternoon of networking and speaker programming designed to keep you at the top of your game. The Wednesday, June 19 event will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University of South Carolina School of Journalism in Columbia. Lunch is included. The cost is $45 for IABC/SC members, $55 for non-members, $35 for students on or before noon June 18th and $65 through day-of walk-ups. Please contact Emily Eckert at emily@npstrat.com for additional information. Sessions and Speakers Experience Columbia SC Sports & March Madness 2019 It takes a team of blue-chip talent – on and off the court – to draw up and execute the perfect play. Hear from Experience Columbia’s Scott Powers about how one weekend of March Madness basketball impacted a city in every way, from economic impact and logistics to entertainment and events. Learn more about what it takes to win an NCAA bid, and how Experience Columbia is working to get the tournament to return. Social Media Insights Lab & UofSC Insights Initiative UofSC School of Journalism vets Randy Covington and Kaitlyn Park break down what the university’s new Social Media Insights Lab is and can be – from tracking metrics and analytics to training the next generation of social media professionals, right here in the Midlands. Plus, join for a tour of the lab. Managing Information On-The-Go: Public Information Officer Panel The fast-paced, online world of...
by sc-webmaster | Jun 11, 2019 | events, meetings, Professional Development
A look into South Carolina’s brewery scene Hear from South Carolina brewery and beverage expert Brook Bristow on the Palmettos State’s craft beer scene. What hurdles do brewers face, from promotion to legislation, and everything in between. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour one of the Midland’s newest breweries (Steel Hands Brewing), and tasting may be available. Join us, and fellow communications professionals, to redefine happy hour! About the Speaker: Brook Bristow is one the nation’s leading craft beverage attorneys and is the founder of Bristow Beverage Law, a South Carolina-based law firm which primarily focuses on the representation of those in the craft beer, wine and spirits industries. A prominent advocate for alcohol law modernization in the South, Bristow also serves as the Executive Director of the South Carolina Brewers...
by sc-webmaster | Jan 16, 2018 | meetings, Professional Development
Learn how to secure and protect intellectual property across the spectrum of patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets during this interactive presentation. Doug Lineberry will discuss areas of concern such as use of third party materials, properly securing ownership of independent contractor/artist materials, as well as educating the public relation and marketing professional on how to best protect their client’s intellectual property. Doug Lineberry Doug Lineberry practices on the McNair intellectual property unit with a focus in intellectual property representation including patent, trademark and copyright protection. He assists clients with protecting intellectual property through patent, trademark and copyright prosecution, as well as intellectual property litigation. Lineberry has significant experience drafting and successfully prosecuting patent applications for mechanical, biological and chemical technologies. He also helps clients with establishing and protecting trademark portfolios, guarding same against improper third party use and conducting enforcement actions. When: Thursday, January 11, 2018, 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM Where: Farm Bureau Insurance, 724 Knox Abbott Dr, Cayce, South Carolina 29033. Please park in the fenced parking lot directly behind the building across F Avenue. The main entrance to the building faces the parking lot. Dress Code: Business...
by sc-webmaster | May 10, 2017 | meetings, Professional Development
A joint luncheon with the Columbia World Affairs Council Tourism is the number one industry in South Carolina. From the best beaches and golf courses in the world to unmatched cultural richness and history in the US, South Carolina is an attractive destination for pleasure and business, tourism and trade. Join CWAC and IABC/SC for a joint luncheon on South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism’s efforts to let potential visitors from around the globe know that our state is Just Right. Our guest speaker is Dolly Chewning and it’s her job to bring the world to SC. As SCPRT’s International Sales and Marketing Manager, Dolly works to influence long-haul consumers in targeted markets to purchase and experience South Carolina’s products and services. She works to create awareness of and desire for South Carolina vacations among consumers in key targeted international markets. She has been with the State Tourism Office for over 18 years. Dolly has executed well developed trade initiatives and strategies in markets such as Canada, China, Brazil, France, Italy, the UK and Benelux countries. Her direction for strategies that provide exposure to South Carolina’s tourism product serve to ensure tourism as a vital and dynamic element in the state’s economic development. The program leverages relationships with the regional marketing organization Travel South USA and the nation’s tourism promotion program Brand USA and statewide tourism partners to further strengthen its presence in targeted international markets. This increased collaboration between the state, region, and national destination marketing organizations has put South Carolina in the forefront as a vacation choice for international travelers. Having grown up with a...
