Tag Archives: Business Wire Events

Holiday Event Gives BW Houston Clients a Chance to Network

by Cindy Cantu, Client Services Representative, Business Wire Houston Client and prospects mingled with Business Wire Houston staff, while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres and drinks at a Holiday Happy Hour on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011. The event was held at Sambuca Jazz Café, an elegant dinner club located in the downtown district’s historic Rice Hotel. [...]

Upcoming Business Wire Events: Holiday Events in Houston & Phoenix

Holiday Happy Hour Hosted by Business Wire Houston As a sign of appreciation to current and prospective clients, Business Wire Houston will host a Holiday Happy Hour on Thursday, Dec. 15. Mingle while enjoying delicious food and drinks in the beautiful backdrop of the elegant dinner club located in the historic Rice Hotel. Live music [...]

NYSE Opening Bell with Warren Buffett: A Day in the Life of SVP of Marketing Tom Becktold

Here’s a glimpse into one of the best days I’ve experienced in my 23 years at Business Wire. This is a recap of my experiences planning and participating in the Business Wire 50th Anniversary NYSE Opening Bell events on Friday, September 30.  (Learn more about Tom Becktold) We had planned for months – event details, [...]

Business Wire Boston Celebrates 50 Years, Hosts Publisher of The Boston Globe

by Rachel Gould, Senior Client Services Representative, Business Wire Boston Boston-area clients and friends of Business Wire, including members of the media, gathered at the Boston Harbor Hotel on Oct. 4 to celebrate our landmark anniversary.  The event featured a keynote address from Christopher Mayer, Publisher of The Boston Globe, and a champagne toast to [...]

Hispanic Media Experts Advise DC-Area Audience on Marketing to Latinos

by Danny Selnick, Vice President, Public Policy Services Business Wire’s LatinoWire hosted a panel  event for professional communicators on Sept. 28 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The panel featured: Erica Gonzalez, Executive Editor of El Diario/La Prensa Julio Aliaga, News Director, Telemundo (Washington, DC affiliate) Hilda Garcia, Vice President of Multiplatform Content [...]

Business Wire’s College Video Contest Winner Jenna Marie James Gears Up to Meet Mr. Buffett

M&M’s? Check. Cherry Cokes? Got ‘em. Watch this video of our college video contest winner and Ball State Unversity Senior Jenna James as she readies herself for lunch with Warren Buffett at the NYSE this Friday with some serious media training.

Seattle Tech Media Discuss How to Get Your News Noticed

By Mary Oehler, Senior Editor, Business Wire Seattle Business Wire Seattle recently hosted a luncheon featuring top Seattle Tech media  journalists.  Both online and traditional journalists offered their thoughts and insights into what makes a good story and how to go about getting your news noticed. Lauren Linscheid, Business Wire Seattle’s senior client services representative, [...]

Upcoming Business Wire Events: Hispanic Media in DC, 50th Anniversary Celebrations in Boston, LA, Newport, San Diego

Business Wire Brings You LatinoWire Hosted by Business Wire Washington, D.C. Reaching the rapidly growing Hispanic American community with your organization’s message is of critical importance today.  Hispanics still depend on traditional and print media for their news, but many rely on the internet and mobile devices as well.  What is the best way to [...]

Pete Codella Shares Twitter and Social Media Tips in Salt Lake City for Business Wire Phoenix Event

Pete Codella Shares Twitter and Social Media Tips at a recent Business Wire luncheon in Salt Lake City. Don’t miss the video.

Denver-Area Journalists Discuss Newsroom Cutbacks, Pitching Tips

Denver area journalists talk pitching, mobile, how media downsizing has changed their jobs, AND the jobs of PR professionals. Note: it’s STILL about the relationship.