NASA Lands at Tucson PRSA Conference

Business Wire, April 9, 2008

NASA Jet Propulsion Communication Expert Offers Keynote Address

TUCSON, Ariz. -- On Friday, April 25, 2008, Blain Baggett, executive manager, Office of Communications and Education, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will deliver the keynote luncheon address at the 2008 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Western District Conference. Baggett oversees NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory's communications activities in media relations, informal and formal relations, television, Internet, internal communications and public outreach services. His work has recognized by virtually every major national and international awards competition, including local and national Emmys, two Peabodys and the DePont Columbia Journalism Award. Organizers of the PRSA Western District Conference invite all who are interested to benefit from Mr. Baggett's address at the PRSA Western District Conference Luncheon.

Hosted by the PRSA Southern Arizona Chapter at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, the conference is open to all PR and marketing professionals, business leaders, students and others interested in learning and developing strategic business communications skills and tactics. To attend the luncheon or register for the entire conference, visit www.prsatucson.com.

Themed "Discovering New Frontiers in PR," the conference will explore pertinent topics including PR across geographic borders; PR and the world of social media; promoting global sporting events; reputation management; Hispanic media trends; and crisis management. Speakers from the Canadian Consulate, the Super Bowl Host Committee, Intel, and Southwest Airlines, among others, will bring invaluable expertise and insight to attendees. Early birds--those who register before April 10-- will be entered into a drawing to win 2 Southwest Airlines tickets for flights anywhere in the Continental US! Visit www.prsatucson.com for more information or to register.

The 2008 PRSA Western District Conference is proudly hosted by the PRSA Southern Arizona Chapter and made possible by sponsorships from: Simpleview, Inc., Commotion Studios, Southwest Airlines, Marketwire, Business Wire, Marketing Intelligence, Williams & Associates, Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, Thomas Promotions, Commotion Studios, and El

Imparcial Newspaper.

About PRSA

The 22,000-member Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals. Members represent business and industry, counseling firms, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional service firms and not-for-profit organizations. More than 100 chapters in 10 geographical districts provide opportunities to grow professionally, share ideas, practice skills and network with colleagues.

PRSA of Southern Arizona

PRSA's Southern Arizona chapter has promoted the practice of public relations in Tucson and Southern Arizona for more than 30 years. Local members benefit from monthly chapter meetings, professional development seminars, the chapter's Communique newsletter, and an extensive member directory of public relations practitioners in Southern Arizona.

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