Friday, March 29, 2013

Power Plug PR Conference produced by The Garner Circle PR Launches in Atlanta

 

Hundreds of emerging young professionals and industry professionals converged in Atlanta for the PoweR Plug PR Conference produced by The Garner Circle PR. The conference launched with an intimate welcome reception at Google Atlanta’s Headquarters igniting the excitement for the weekend’s events. The PoweR Plug PR Conference was held at Georgia State University and included topics: Getting a Job In PR, How To Start A PR Agency, Meet The Media, Social Media & PR and more. Highlighted by PRcouture.com, Black Enterprise Magazine, and Rolling Out Magazine - the PoweR Plug PR Conference prepares to head into multiple markets. For more information on visit www.PowerPlugPR.com

Speakers included:
Amy Keith - Lifestyle Journalist/Ebony
Angela Watts - AW Media Group
Ashia Sims - Women Interactive
Carmen Davenporte-McNeal - TNT & TBS
Chris Watkins - Thrillist.com
Christal Jordan - Enchanted PR
Daniel Dickey - The Garner Circle PR
Davida Selby - Edelman
Dre Barnes - Social Media Expert
Gyant - Entertainment Journalist/BET
I’na Saulsberry - The Starfire Group
Jana Hicks - Rolling Out
Janee Bolden - Bossip
Keshia Walker - Insights Marketing
Margaret Kargbo
Maurice Garland - Lifestyle Journalist
Meredith Mobley- Thought Bubble Communications
Myleik Teele - curlBOX
Nicole Garner - The Garner Circle PR
Sabrina Harvey - Women Interactive
Satchel Jester - Upscale Magazine
Tahira Wright - Branded PR
Tifini Gatlin - Tastemaker Magazine
Zing Shaw - Edelman


Special Thanks to our Sponsors:
Atlantan Magazine
Cimply Sweet Cupcakes
Google Atlanta
Infinite Appeal
Red Bull
Rolling Out
The Garner Circle PR
The Lewis Agency
TRG Casting
Uptown Magazine


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Conference speakers Davida Selby and Zing Shaw representing Edelman


Speakers from the Meet the Media Panel (L-R) Janee Bolden (Bossip.com), Maurice Garland (XXL/Vibe), Tifini Gatlin (Tastemaker Magazine), Gyant (BET.com/Gyant Unplugged), Nicole Garner (The Garner Circle PR), Satchel Jester (Upscale Magazine)


Conference speakers Myleik Teele (curlBOX) and Amy Keith (Ebony Magazine & CocoaFab.com)


Speakers from the FAME (Fashion, Arts, Music and Entertainment) panel. (L-R) Monica Coleman (M320 Consulting), Carmen Davenporte-McNeal (TBS &TNT),  Margaret Kargbo (iWonder Media), Daniel Dickey (The Garner Circle PR), Angela Watts (AW Media Group), Christal Jordan (Enchanted PR), Lillie Williams (Lillie Mae PR)


Attendees enjoyed The Lewis Agency's video experience

Conference attendees applied social media tips learned at this year's PoweR Plug PR conference

  Red Bull introduced their new Red, Blue and Silver products to attendees