Social Media and the Effect on Communication Professionals – Are you ready to understand how it impacts your brand and reputation?

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Bloomington, Illinois
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) - Central Illinois Chapter

Social Media and the Effect on Communication Professionals – Are you ready to understand how it impacts your brand and reputation?

Joe Strupek, CPCU, CLU, is assistant vice president of Public Affairs at State Farm Corporate Headquarters in Bloomington, Ill. Joe will discuss the impact and influence of social media on advertising/marketing, public policy, media relations, customer service and community relationships – and the ultimate impact it has on brand and reputation.

Strupek joined State Farm in 1984 and has held various positions in the Claims, Learning and Development , Executive, and Public Affairs departments. His current responsibilities include internal and strategic communications, issues management, and he serves as the Brand Director.

Strupek has a bachelor’s degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Public Relations Society of America and has earned the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designations. He’s also a member of the Board of Trustees for the Illinois Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation, WTVP, in Peoria, Ill.

When: Thursday, March 5, 2009
Where: Central Station Café, 220 E Front St., Downtown Bloomington - (309) 828-2323 - http://www.centralstation.cc/
Dinner selection: Italian Buffet includes: 4 meat/4 cheese lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, Chef's Choice of Fresh Veggies, 2 Salads, Garlic toast, Brownie, Tea/Coffee/Water. Bar will be available.

Agenda:
Social hour: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Meeting: 8:00 p.m.

Cost to attend (dinner included):
Non-members $30
Members $25
Students $22

RSVP: Liz Kerns, LFiala@gmail.com by February 26 or call 217-414-5312. Cancellations after close of business on February 26 will be subject to the full dinner charge. Please pay at the door with cash or check. (We apologize that credit cards cannot be accepted). If an invoice is requested prior to the event for business purposes, please advise of such with your RSVP.

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