PR Experts Wannabes Prepare to Equip! Adapt! and Conquer! During Annual National Convention and Career Fair in South Florida

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Top PR professionals as well as student practitioners from across the nation are gearing up for the National Black Public Relations Society’s (NBPRS) 2014 Conference and Career Fair in Fort Lauderdale. The event hosted by NBPRS South Florida Chapter, will be held at the Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Hotel on Thursday, November 6 through Sunday, November 9, 2014.

Themed PowerPR: Equip! Adapt! Conquer! The nation's largest gathering of communications professionals of color will convene in South Florida for three informative days of networking, inspirational key note speakers, best in class workshops on Social Media, PR and Branding Strategy, Crisis Communication, Technology, Entrepreneurship and other industry relevant topics.

The conference will kick off with a welcome reception on Thursday, November 6th.

Among the exciting professional workshops, panel discussions and interactive sessions are:

The Power of Storytelling:You'll learn how to pitch, prep and score press like a professional.
Tech Talk: You'll learn the tips and tools to help you master social media.
Best Brand Practices: Get valuable insight from the Fortune 1000 with case studies on successful PR campaigns that target ethnic markets.
24/7: Crisis Communication: Insight from top PR experts on how to navigate sticky legal and social media issues.

New this year, the conference will feature a series of bootcamp topics similar to the wildly popular TEDTalk format. These fast-paced presentations will focus on:

Acing the Interview
Career Consciousness
The First 90 Days
What Your Brand is Saying Behind Your Back

Those looking for job and networking opportunities in the PR industry can participate in a dynamic career fair featuring HR professionals from some of the nation's top PR agencies and corporations.

NBPRS has teamed up with several major companies, Edelman, MSL Group, Fleishman-Hillard, Mitchell Communications Group, Walmart, Coca-Cola, and Safeway as the 2014 sponsors of the NBPRS Conference and Career Fair. Other sponsors include Black PR Wire, Global Social Media News, Heart & Soul Magazine, and PRIDE Global.

Visit the NBPRS conference website for more information. Connect, follow, and learn more about this year's conference on social media using #2014nbprsconf and Follow #powerpr on Twitter @NBPRS. Click here to register today!

About the National Black Public Relations Society, Inc.

Since its founding in 1998, the National Black Public Relations Society, Inc. has served as an advocate for black professionals in the public relations, media relations, corporate communications, investor relations, government affairs, community relations and related fields. Run by professionals for professionals, NBPRS addresses the diverse needs of its members through programs and partnerships that provide cultural and competitive advantages. NBPRS has chapters in the major media markets and offers peer-to-peer support, mentorship, networking, job opportunities, internships, and career advancement strategies for professionals engaged in corporate, government, agency, non-profit, and private practice. For more information, visit www.nbprs.org.

Media Contacts: Neil Foote, NBPRS Public Relations Chair. Neil@neilfoote.com. Mobile: 213-448-3765.

Tandaleya Wilder NBPRS Public Relations Chair: South Florida Chapter. sggmedia305@gmail.com. Mobile: 305-520-9703.

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