To view the presentation “Under the Microscope: How Canadian Offshore Regulators Dealt with Intense Public Scrutiny following the BP blowout in the Gulf of Mexico”, email Sean W. Kelly, APR, FCPRS – Manager of Public Relations Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum at SKelly@cnlopb.nl.ca
The spotlight is on you and your organization—be it a crisis or good news, everyone wants more… and they want it now. Public attention and interest is cranked as high as it can go …. then it gets even higher… What do you do? How do you cope?
Join the Canadian Public Relations Society – Manitoba for a half day conference and lunch to learn from some of Manitoba and Canada’s best PR professionals. You’ll hear their stories and advice on dealing with extraordinary and intense public interest.
September 23, 2011
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Fort Garry Hotel
222 Broadway, Winnipeg MB REGISTER ONLINE NOW! (Deadline to register: Monday, September 19, 2011)
“Under the Microscope: How Canadian Offshore Regulators Dealt with Intense Public Scrutiny following the BP Blowout in the Gulf of Mexico”
The Gulf of Mexico BP incident affected Canada’s offshore oil industry with regulators and industry under intense media, public and political scrutiny. Sean will talk about issues management and the Can-NL Offshore Petroleum Board (CNLOPB), in particular. He also discusses the value of PR in issues management, the very important and powerful role we play in organizational decision-making and policy development.
9:50 a.m. Break 10:00 a.m. Panel Discussion
Moderator: Brian Smiley – Media Relations Coordinator, Manitoba Public Insurance
“In good times and in bad: Public relations pros share their tips for dealing with extraordinary buzz and a hammering level of interest”
Who’s backstage – and how are they being supported? Sandra will offer a look at the importance of internal communications when your organization is facing a crisis – real or potential.
12:00 p.m. Lunch and CPRS Updates
Karen Dalton – Executive Director, CPRS
CONFERENCE FEES Includes continental breakfast & lunch
CPRS Members $200
CPRS Non-members $250
Students* $125
Back to School Special!
Students-only (just the conference, no lunch): $ 50.00
If you’re a student, register now to take advantage of the this very special, below cost, rate!
CPRS Manitoba
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Presented by CPRS – Manitoba
POST-CONFERENCE UPDATE: View our keynote speakers’ presentations below (links will download as a PDF file)
The spotlight is on you and your organization—be it a crisis or good news, everyone wants more… and they want it now. Public attention and interest is cranked as high as it can go …. then it gets even higher… What do you do? How do you cope?
Join the Canadian Public Relations Society – Manitoba for a half day conference and lunch to learn from some of Manitoba and Canada’s best PR professionals. You’ll hear their stories and advice on dealing with extraordinary and intense public interest.
September 23, 2011
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Fort Garry Hotel
222 Broadway, Winnipeg MB
REGISTER ONLINE NOW!
(Deadline to register: Monday, September 19, 2011)
Sponsored by CNW (Canada Newswire)
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Welcome
9:10 a.m. Keynote Speaker
Sean W. Kelly, APR, FCPRS – Manager of Public Relations Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum
“Under the Microscope: How Canadian Offshore Regulators Dealt with Intense Public Scrutiny following the BP Blowout in the Gulf of Mexico”
The Gulf of Mexico BP incident affected Canada’s offshore oil industry with regulators and industry under intense media, public and political scrutiny. Sean will talk about issues management and the Can-NL Offshore Petroleum Board (CNLOPB), in particular. He also discusses the value of PR in issues management, the very important and powerful role we play in organizational decision-making and policy development.
9:50 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m. Panel Discussion
Moderator: Brian Smiley – Media Relations Coordinator, Manitoba Public Insurance
“In good times and in bad: Public relations pros share their tips for dealing with extraordinary buzz and a hammering level of interest”
Panelists for the discussion:
11:00 a.m. Break
11:10 a.m. Keynote Speaker
Sandra Thornton, APR, FCPRS
“Keeping the inside onside”
Who’s backstage – and how are they being supported? Sandra will offer a look at the importance of internal communications when your organization is facing a crisis – real or potential.
12:00 p.m. Lunch and CPRS Updates
Karen Dalton – Executive Director, CPRS
CONFERENCE FEES
Includes continental breakfast & lunch
CPRS Members $200
CPRS Non-members $250
Students* $125
Back to School Special!
Students-only (just the conference, no lunch): $ 50.00
If you’re a student, register now to take advantage of the this very special, below cost, rate!