Tag Archives: Business Wire Charlotte

Business Wire Gives Back: Charlotte Staffers Support Library through Rock & Read 5K Run

Established in 1982, the Friends of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, its collections, programs and services. Recent budget difficulties have highlighted the need for the community to come together in assisting local government to maintain traditional levels of service throughout the library system. The Friends’ [...]

Business Wire Charlotte Hosts Experts on Using Video

– by Angela Hayworth, Client Services Representative, Business Wire/Charlotte Business Wire/Charlotte recently hosted back-to-back events in Durham and Charlotte, NC entitled Adding Video to Maximize Your Reach, Exposure & Pick-Up. These events, held on June 16th and June 17th, provided a forum for PR professionals to learn not only why video (and multimedia in general) is important [...]

Event Recap: Charlotte, NC Media on Reaching Minority Communities

Business Wire/Charlotte recently hosted a luncheon on March 24th in Durham, NC. The discussion, moderated by Ely Perez, Engagement Marketing Manager for Capstrat, focused on best practices for companies in the Triangle region and across North Carolina to reach the Hispanic and African American communities. The panel of speakers included:

Blaire Borthayre, president of Hispanic Marketing Resources
Jose Cusicanqui, Raleigh/Durham Editor for Qué Pasa, [...]

Charlotte-Area Media Discuss PR Best Practices

Business Wire Charlotte hosted a Meet the Media luncheon for more than 50 local communications professionals on November 12th in Durham, NC. The discussion, moderated by Mary Hecht-Kissell of PR Strategies, focused on the best practices for communicators in the tech/biotech industry. The panel of speakers included:

Tyler Dukes, Web Producer, News 14 Carolina
Allan Maurer, Editor, [...]

Charlotte-Area Communicators Discuss Best Practices for Feature Releases

Business Wire Charlotte hosted a breakfast on September 29th in Greensboro, NC to discuss “All Things Feature Release.” The discussion, led by Greensboro-area PR and media professionals, revolved around the best practices for getting your feature news noticed. The panel of speakers included:

Gerri Hunt, Managing Editor, Kids Today Magazine
Susan Ladd, Features Editor, The News & [...]

Upcoming Business Wire Events – September 22 Edition

Join Business Wire experts in your area for media breakfasts, panel discussions and other insightful events. We bring local media members and industry thought leaders to your market to discuss today’s most relevant topics, from writing for SEO to marketing with social media. Best of all, Business Wire events are usually free of charge. Check [...]

Charlotte-Area Communications Professionals Discuss Marketing in Challenging Times

Business Wire Charlotte hosted a lunch on April 28th to discuss “Effective Communications Strategies in Challenging Times.” The discussion, led by Charlotte-area PR, IR and media professionals, revolved around the best practices for getting your good news out in a struggling economy.

The panel of speakers (left to right in the above photo) included:

Kiley Rawlins, VP [...]

Upcoming Business Wire Events – April 20 Edition

Join Business Wire experts in your area for media breakfasts, panel discussions and other insightful events. We bring local media members and industry thought leaders to your market to discuss today’s most relevant topics, from writing for SEO to marketing with social media. Best of all, Business Wire events are usually free of charge. Check [...]

Business Wire Upcoming Events - April 7 Edition

Join Business Wire experts in your area for media breakfasts, panel discussions and other insightful events. We bring local media members and industry thought leaders to your market to discuss today’s most relevant topics, from writing for SEO to marketing with social media. Best of all, Business Wire events are usually free of charge. Check [...]