PoweR Plug PR : Full Schedule

Whether you are preparing for graduation, or sitting behind your desk fantasizing about your ideal career - the Power Plug National PR Conference will give you an opportunity to see if you have what it take to make it or take it to the next level in the world of PR. Are you a creative and innovative thinker? Do you thrive on making connections, meeting new people, staying ahead of the curve in technology and developing new ways to create buzz? If your finger is on the heartbeat of everything that is hot, hip, and newsworthy, then the Power Plug PR Conference is for you. Focusing on the new frontier of PR, this conference will offer and interactive approach to give you what you need to survive in the world of PR. PoweR Plug will take place in Atlanta, Georgia on March 22nd - 23rd. For entry into this conference tickets can be purchased at www.PowerPlugPR.com

9:00am EDT

Registration and Breakfast

4 Square Check In #PoweRPlugPR, grab your badge, meet some new people, power up and get ready for a jam packed day!

Saturday March 23, 2013 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Georgia State University 44 Courtland St SE Atlanta, GA 30303

networking mixer

10:00am EDT

PRoper Introductions: Opening Keynote Speaker

Saturday March 23, 2013 10:00am - 10:20am EDT
Georgia State University 44 Courtland St SE Atlanta, GA 30303

Keynote Speaker

10:20am EDT

Capture + Shape + Share: Making Magic

Limited Capacity seats available

Well noted experts discuss Special Events, Celebrity Procurement, Sponsorship and anything else to make the magic happen in the world of PR. #PowerPlugPR

Speakers

Daniel Dickey

Ashley Peden

PGA

As Communications and Public Relations Specialist at The PGA of America, Ashley Peden is responsible for developing and coordinating the communication and public relations strategies and tactics for The PGA of America’s new strategic plan, Golf 2.0. The overall goal of Golf 2.0... Read More →

I'na Sauslbery

Founder, Starfire Group

Keisha Walker

Saturday March 23, 2013 10:20am - 10:55am EDT
Georgia State University 44 Courtland St SE Atlanta, GA 30303

General Session

10:55am EDT

BREAK: PoweR'd Up

Vist the Power'd Up Social Media Lounge and Marketplace for a quick energy break!

Saturday March 23, 2013 10:55am - 11:05am EDT
Georgia State University 44 Courtland St SE Atlanta, GA 30303

Break

11:05am EDT

The PoweR of Influence: The Buzz Factor

Limited Capacity seats available

Creating the "It Factor" in 2013

Speakers

Amy Elisa Keith

Lifestyle & Entertainment Journalist

Amy Elisa Keith is an entertainment and lifestyle journalist living in Los Angeles. She is currently the Lifestyle Editor for Ebony Magazine, the premier publication for African-American cultural insight, news and perspective. Additionally, Amy covers music, movies, and television... Read More →

Myleik Teele

Founder, curlBOX

Saturday March 23, 2013 11:05am - 11:45am EDT
Georgia State University 44 Courtland St SE Atlanta, GA 30303

panel

11:45am EDT

The Art of Digital Storytelling

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn to tell your brand's story.

Speakers

Sabrina Harvey

Founder, Women Interactive

Women Interactive

Saturday March 23, 2013 11:45am - 12:15am EDT
Georgia State University 44 Courtland St SE Atlanta, GA 30303

Roundtable

12:15pm EDT

Lunch

Lunch is on your own, use this opporunity to connect with fellow attendees and walk to one of the surrounding restaurants in the area. There will be Power Plug Staff Escorts to Walk You to the following restaurants (all of which are in walking distance and range from $-$$).

Choices:

McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Willys, Waffle House and Subway. Stop by the registration desk and they will point you in the right direction.

Network, mix, mingle, and munch all while getting socially connected! #PowerPlugPR

Saturday March 23, 2013 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Georgia State University 44 Courtland St SE Atlanta, GA 30303

Break

1:15pm EDT

Workshop: Tips For Getting a job in PR or Starting Your Own Agency

Learn what it takes to break into the field of PR in 2013 and beyond.

Speakers

Nicole Garner

C.E.O., The Garner Circle

Nicole Garner, a product of Georgia State University and the Fashion Institute of Technology, is the principle of the high profile events planning, fashion and lifestyle, public relations and marketing firm in Atlanta, Georgia. Beginning her career under the guidance of some of... Read More →

Meredith Mobley

Owner, Lead Consultant, Thought Bubble Communications

As a result-producing, social media savvy, talented public relations, marketing and social media consultant, Meredith Mobley uses her skills and experience to develop and execute successful public relations and marketing campaigns. A mid-level career professional, Mobley has already... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2013 1:15pm - 1:45pm EDT
Georgia State University 44 Courtland St SE Atlanta, GA 30303

1:45pm EDT

PR Tool Kit

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday March 23, 2013 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Georgia State University 44 Courtland St SE Atlanta, GA 30303

1:45pm EDT

Workshop: Love Your Brand... Set It Free

Limited Capacity seats available

If you love your brand ..learn to set it free

Speakers

Christal Jordan

President, Enchanted PR

Christal Jordan is the principal behind Enchanted PR, a premiere entertainment based PR firm based in Atlanta, GA. Her client list has included such individuals such as TLC, Towanda Braxton, Grammy winning singer/songwriter Crystal Nicole, The Academy (DJ Drama, Don Cannon & DJ Sense... Read More →

Angela Watts

President, AW Media Group

Public relations + Branding + Special Events

Saturday March 23, 2013 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Georgia State University 44 Courtland St SE Atlanta, GA 30303

Workshop

2:15pm EDT

Meet The Media Panel

Limited Capacity seats available

Media professionals discuss their pet peeves, do's and don'ts for publicist, social media pitching, and more #PowerPlugPR

Speakers

Maurice Garland

Currently writing for everyone from Creative Loafing to Complex. I have my own award winning blog MauriceGarland.com and recently started another TheFiiix.com focusing on innovations in technology, education and community service. I'm passionate about discovering new ideas and people... Read More →

Tiffini Gatlin

Founder, Tastemaker Magazine

A trifecta of media, social, and community expertise, Tiffini Gatlin has personalized the experience between reaching the masses and the business community. At only 32 years old, Tiffini has capitalized on a number of opportunities that has lead her down the roads less traveled to... Read More →

Gyant

Entertainment Blogger/TV Correspondent, Black Entertainment Television

What’s the biggest name in urban celebrity blogs? GYANT! Anyone can write a blog, but it takes true talent to transform words into a viable business. The man with that talent is Lloyd Thurston “Gyant” Dinwiddie. Gyant doesn’t just talk about the scene, he’s IN the... Read More →

Jana Hicks

Editor in Chief of Content, Steed Media Group

Satchel Jester

Editor, Upscale Magazine

Chris Watkins

CEO, Watkins Branding

I'm an Atlanta-based social media content strategist, freelancer writer and photographer. I'm the lead at Watkins Branding, a social media and branding agency with focus on the food and lifestyle industry. I'm no stranger to all things food and drink related. You can find me at various... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2013 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Georgia State University 44 Courtland St SE Atlanta, GA 30303

panel

3:15pm EDT

Hyper Connect

Limited Capacity seats available

Social Media / Technology & PR

Speakers

Dre Barnes

Web/Social Media Expert, Dre' Barnes

Dre’ Barnes shares a passion for the art & technology and public service similar to various acclaimed dignitaries associated with Atlanta including Ethel Waters and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dre’ began pursuing his passions from a very young age by obtaining formal education... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2013 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
Georgia State University 44 Courtland St SE Atlanta, GA 30303

Keynote Speaker

3:45pm EDT

F.A.M.E. Niche PR : Fashion, Arts, Media, Entertainment/ Sports & More

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Carmen Davenporte-McNeal

Director of Publicity of TNT & tbs, Turner Broadcasting

Carmen Davenporte-McNeal is director of public relations for Turner Entertainment Networks, a part of Turner Broadcasting System Inc. In this role, she manages publicity campaigns for original programming that appears on TNT and TBS. Davenporte-McNeal works on series that include... Read More →

Christal Jordan

President, Enchanted PR

Margaret Kargbo

CEO & Creative Matchmaker, iWonder Media Group

CEO + Creative Matchmaker, Margaret Kargbo --a public relations, marketing and expert relationship builder with an affinity for Arts & Culture, hands-on learning, social innovation and thought leadership. Margaret Kargbo is a woman who wears a lot of hats juggling projects for... Read More →

Angela Watts

President, AW Media Group

Public relations + Branding + Special Events

Lillie williams

Senior Publicist, Lillie Mae PR

Through landing opportunities with Atlantic Records and Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide very early, I established a keen interest in media and entertainment while completing a Communications Studies degree at UNC Chapel Hill. I now manage a multi-faceted portfolio of work as President... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2013 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Georgia State University 44 Courtland St SE Atlanta, GA 30303

panel

4:15pm EDT

BREAK: PoweR'd Up

Vist the Power'd Up Social Media Lounge and Marketplace for an energy break! #PowerPlugPR

Saturday March 23, 2013 4:15pm - 4:30pm EDT
Georgia State University 44 Courtland St SE Atlanta, GA 30303

Break

4:30pm EDT

Transparency Talk: A Day In The Life Of

Limited Capacity seats available

A Day in The Life Of - PR experts share what they REALLY do, best advice they've learned, what they know now that they wish they knew in the beginning of their careers. Discussion will surround the good, the bad, and the ugly and Agency vs Corporate Life, #PowerPlugPR

Speakers

Branded PR

Davida Selby

Account Executive, Edelman

Davida Selby is an account executive in Edelman’s Atlanta Consumer Brands practice. She joined Edelman following a two-year career at Condé Nast Publications, where she worked as an editorial public relations coordinator. At Edelman, Davida has worked on the Alvin Ailey account... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2013 4:30pm - 5:10pm EDT
Georgia State University 44 Courtland St SE Atlanta, GA 30303

Roundtable

5:15pm EDT

The New Face Of Publicity: Being Ahead Of The Curve

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Zing Shaw

SVP, Director of Diversity & HR, Edelman

Zing Shaw possesses a strong background, broad internal client base, and an extensive skill set in diversity & inclusion, human resources and change management. Currently, Shaw leads the firm’s diversity and inclusion function across all U.S. offices. She works directly with senior... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2013 5:15pm - 5:30pm EDT
Georgia State University 44 Courtland St SE Atlanta, GA 30303

Keynote Speaker

5:30pm EDT

Networking Reception

Limited Capacity seats available

Internship Corner and HR director meet and greet

Saturday March 23, 2013 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Georgia State University 44 Courtland St SE Atlanta, GA 30303

networking mixer