Communications Director Magazine – journalism and PR
The magazine Communications Director published an interesting issue recently about the relationship between journalism and public relations. Several experts provide insights in to challenges linked to their coexistence, the misperceptions on each side and possible solutions for better collaboration.
In an increasingly globalised environment with rapid technological changes, our roles are shifting. which is a challenge for many. Today, the Internet is a breeding ground for amateur reporting of all levels of news. Journalists are caught between their desire to write quality articles and keep up with the fast pace of online publication while communications professionals struggle to keep an open flow of information between teh various stakeholders in their organisation.
The issue looks at various perspectives from how PR and journalism helped Poland make the shift towards capitalism to the role education plays in influencing the two professions in Spain. It also includes an article by award-winning UK journalist, Nick Davies, who criticises the influence which he claims PR has in today’s media.
It also lists the top 100 crucial PR – related publications selected by top communications experts.
For more information, check the table of contents on their website.
Event: Swiss Innovation – The Role of Multinational Expats
An interesting seminar on the role of expatriates in the Swiss-French region of Switzerland:
Title: Swiss Innovation – The Role of Multinational Expats
Patrick Aebischer, President, EPFL Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
followed by
Swisster.ch – the New Platform for Expats in the Romandie
Philippe Sordet, Director of Projects, Regional Publications, Edipresse Group
Date: 10 July 2008, evening
place: Procter & Gamble, Geneva
Wanted: intern in web communications
The Advocacy Unit of the UN secretariat of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR) is welcoming applications from native English speakers for an internship with a focus on communications and web advocacy for disaster risk reduction. The internship would suit an applicant with an advocacy background and and interest in development issues, or an applicant with a development background with an interest in advocacy and communications.
As for all UN interns, this position is not paid. Application deadlines are 4 August:
full information on terms of reference, conditions and requirements are available on the PreventionWeb link below:
http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/jobs/v.php?id=2979
New jobs on careers page
PR Manager – Saxo Bank, Geneva
Corporate Relations Officer – IUCN, Gland
Good luck!
Glenn & Patricia
Volunteer for a good cause – 7th General Assembly of the World Blind Union in Geneva
The World Blind Union is looking for volunteers for the 7th General Assembly of the World Blind Union
to be held in Geneva from 15 – 23 August 2008 at the International Conference Centre (ICCG)Anyone interested can contact:
Marja Kämpfer
Tél: 031 390 88 02
Fax: 031 390 88 50
E-mail: marja.kaempfer@sbv-fsa.ch
For further information check:
www.wbu2008.ch
www.worldblindunion.org
event update – evening – Thursday 19 June
Hi all,
We’ve had many people asking about the event this Thursday evening – looking forward to seeing many of you there this Thursday – the details again:
Lola
Thursday, 19 June
18:30-21:00
Rue de Richemont 7-9
PaquisNext to Le Comptoir restaurantView website for drink & food selections
Thursday, 19 June
18:30-21:00
Rue de Richemont 7-9
PaquisNext to Le Comptoir restaurantView website for drink & food selections
Map
Trams: 13 & 15
Môle
Patricia & Glenn
Seminar: Leveraging Your Life Online
An interesting seminar from GWIT:
Subject: Leveraging Your Life OnLine
New bosses, old lovers, clients and your children: what will they learn about you on the net?
Date: Wednesday, 25 June 2008, 12:15 – 14:00
Leverage your internet profile, make it work for you – learn to manage the hazy border between professional and private in the online world with Ellen Wallace, founder of GenevaLunch.
Ellen will help you sketch your virtual online profile, then she’ll whisk you through the world of blogs to show how they can be a tool in your Internet Makeover: what they really are, why they matter. We’ll take a brief tour of what’s happening online and help clarify why Facebook, YouTube, Second Life and your corporate website serve different purposes in terms of your online First Life.
New jobs online
And there are more jobs online: communicators needed in human rights, transport and health!
Patricia & Glenn