Pitched Perfect PR

💙We're still buzzing from the inaugural Pitched Perfect PR led by the dynamic duo Michelle Mekky of Mekky Media Relations and Mika Staumbagh of TMI!🧡

Last week, professionals from various industries and esteemed local and national media personalities/experts came together for a jam-packed day of learning. The event covered the ins and outs of PR, social media strategies and much more, leaving everyone inspired and equipped with new tools to elevate their PR game.🎙

Huge thank you to our guest speakers:
Dan Ponce
Lisa Fielding
Shia Kapos
Cortney Hall
Cindy Patrasso
Lynzee Krohne
Sherrie Tan

And to our sponsors:
Carmaine Means
Barb Levant Photo
TeamWorking by TechNexus
IVme Wellness + Aesthetics
Tortoise Supper Club
Abt Electronics
Leah Chavie Skincare Boutique
Giordano's Pizza
Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants
LEO + LAINE
Loquacious Culinary Events
Tequila 1349

…3…2…1… 🎉 TOMORROW IS THE DAY!!!!

We're counting down to our EPIC Pitched Perfect PR event.

See you soon to all of the amazing, aspiring, curious, career-driven, self-invested PR & Comms pros, business owners, non-profit professionals, and more who'll be gracing us with their presence tomorrow at TeamWorking by TechNexus. Doors open at 8:45am CST!

We're ONE WEEK AWAY from Pitched Perfect PR. Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets to the PR event that everyone’s talking about!! 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pitched-perfect-pr-marketing-yourself-tickets-812653316947

Already planning to attend or currently hovering over that BUY NOW button?? — Here's what you need to know. 👇

Suggested items to bring:
🔸 Laptop, notebook + pen
🔹 Business cards

How to dress:
🔸 Comfortable, business casual attire is ideal for PPPR. You'll be sitting, standing, networking & getting your hustle on — so dress accordingly. 😉

Arrival & parking:
🔹 Doors open at 8:45am
🔸 Day ends at 5pm
🔹 TeamWorking by TechNexus is located at 20 N Wacker Drive 12th Floor Chicago, IL
🔸 There are several parking garages nearby - check open spots via SpotHero or iParkit!

Checking in:
🔸 Please proceed to the check-in desk to collect your name badge.

Meals:
🔹 Come hungry! 😋 Thanks to Loquacious Culinary Events — a delicious breakfast, lunch and (networking) happy hour are ALL INCLUDED with each ticket. 🥂 Guests will also be treated to a tequila tasting by Tequila 1349

Questions:
🔸 Should you have any questions before, during or after the event, feel free to message us, and we’ll get back to you right away!

🧡 💙 We couldn't do it without our incredible sponsors!

Special thank you to:
• Carmaine Means
• TeamWorking by TechNexus
• IVme Wellness + Aesthetics
• Tortoise Supper Club
• Abt Electronics
• Leah Chavie Skincare Boutique
• Giordano's Pizza
• Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants
• LEO + LAINE
• Loquacious Culinary Events
• Tequila 1349

This is going to be such an incredible day!

You'll wanna jot these down, ✏️ then reserve your spot! 🎟️

Here's a preview of the SIX need-to-know topics we'll be covering in our must-attend PR training at TeamWorking by TechNexus (in Chicago) on May 9th.

🔹 Brand messaging/storytelling
🔸 PR writing
🔹 Pitching—how and when
🔸 Media training
🔹 Social media & influencer relations
🔸 Crisis communications

A delicious breakfast, lunch and networking happy hour are ALL INCLUDED with each ticket, thanks to Loquacious Culinary. Find all the important details below. Head over to the pitchedperfectpr.com to purchase tickets today. Spots are limited. 👋 See you there!

📅 Thursday, May 9th
⏰ 9AM-5PM CT
📍 TeamWorking by TechNexus: 20 N. Wacker 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60606

GIVEAWAY 🧡 GIVEAWAY 💙 GIVEAWAY

You read that right... this is not a drill. If you've been wanting to attend our Pitched Perfect PR seminar but don't have the means in this year's budget, YOU'RE IN LUCK!

We're giving away ONE FREE TICKET along with everything listed below when you do this...

1. Like this post
2. Comment 'PR Is My Passion' below
3. Tag 2 friends/colleagues in a separate comment

Win all of this! ⬇️

🧡 FREE admission to the Pitched Perfect all-day PR training event
🍽️ A $50 gift card to Tortoise Supper Club
💙 Mekky Media Relations & TMI swag
📸 Complimentary professional headshot during the event from LEO + LAINE

Contest closes next Thursday at midnight and a winner will he announced next Friday, 4/26. Good luck!

...and more than half also struggle to distribute the content they do create effectively. 😓

And here's what's more mind-blowing...

👉 The global PR market is expected to grow to more than $133 billion by 2027. [ And it increased by 6.6 billion from 2022 to 2023. ]

So what's your plan?

Having a strong comms team is ESSENTIAL for business growth and reputation management in 2024.

Are you doing everything you can to teach, inspire and empower your team?

As promised, no gatekeeping here. 💥

We're bringing on the best of the best to share their expertise with you at this year's Pitched Perfect PR at TeamWorking by TechNexus on May 9th.

Keep reading to meet our talented lineup of speakers, hosts, and Chicago media personalities who will share insider information and top industry secrets only with YOU! 🤫

👉 Hosts
Michelle Mekky | Founder & CEO of Mekky Media Relations
Mika Stambaugh | Founder & President of TMI

👉 Speakers & Chicago Media
Lisa Fielding | WBBM Newsradio
Dan Ponce | WGN TV
Shia Kapos | POLITICO Illinois
Cortney Hall | NBC Chicago & Chicago Today
Cindy Patrasso | 5X Emmy Award Winning Producer, Windy City Live & Phil Donahue
Lynzee Krohne | Founder of LEO + LAINE
Sherrie Savors The City | Digital Creator, Foodie, Chicago Pastry Chef