National Speaker:

Dr. (LTC-US Army-Retired) Joseph V. Trahan, III, APR, Fellow, PRSA

A New Orleans native, Dr. Joseph V. Trahan, III, has more than thirty years of public relations/affairs experience in governmental, association, and educational and non-profit public relations.

Dr. Trahan is retired Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army Reserve, and a former Commander of the 314th Public Affairs Operations Center. While in the armed forces, Dr. Trahan successfully operated Joint Information Bureaus, including the Presidential Task Force for Hurricane Andrew. During the last 12 years, he has conducted media training for more than 3,500 people in more than a dozen countries. Find out more about Joe at http://www.doctrahanmedia.com/.

Communications Gumbo: A Mash Up of Traditional Media Relations, Crisis Communications Experience with a Portion of Knowledge to Handle Social Media and 24/7/365 Concerns We Never Dreamt of 5 Years Ago

Joe will touch on a sample of current topics that make him one of the most sought after speakers in PR and communications circles around the country.

In addition, we're offering the opportunity following the general session for members-only to participate in an intensive, two-hour 'Master Session: Train the Trainer' media relations and crisis communication session with Joe for only an additional $30 for members -- a bargain rate for a professional development seminar of this type and quality. It is designed to help you educate executives in your organization who may have to deal with the media and public. Role playing with a video camera will be part of the session, so come ready to participate and have a great time in an atmosphere only Joe could create. The Master Session is limited to the first fifteen PRSA Buffalo Niagara members who register and are paid in full. First-come, first-served.

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