Speaking
During her career, VandeVrede has presented to, and served as official moderator for, multiple industry conferences in manufacturing/process control, professional associations including PRSA, PRSA Counselors Academy, and IABC, and entrepreneurial events such as FastTrac and Social Media AZ. She is also a former member of Toastmasters.
Linda VandeVrede is available to speak at your event or company site on the following topics:
- Press Releases 101 – Tips on what to write, when to write, and how to distribute.
- Press Releases are not a PR Strategy - Based on her award-winning book, how to identify, develop and maintain strategic public relations for your company or product.
- Social Media 101– A motivational introduction to getting started in social media. An excellent precursor to a workshop or session that delves into the nuts and bolts of Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media tools.
- Book Publishing – Boost your credibility with a book – tips on deciding which route to publishing is best for you.
You may contact her directly at linda at vandevrede-pr dot com, or 480-603-5369.
“Thank you for the marvelous presentation you made to the FastTrac New Venture class. What a great job! I learned a lot, and I’m sure our participants got a lot out of it as well. Practical, entertaining, engaging – thanks! – Phillip Blackerby, Blackerby Associates
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January 25, 2010 Social Media Arizona 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Breakout session moderator: I Don’t Get It, But I Want To!
Q&A for professionals new to social media – this session will be an open forum to talk to panelists in a friendly environment and find solutions to your ‘real-world’ problems.
Madcap Theater, 730 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281
Info/Purchase tix: www.socialmediaaz.org (To save 45%, use VPRB as discount code)
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November 18, 2009 Scottsdale Society of Women Writers 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Press Releases 101
Marriott Suites Old Town 3rd Ave. at Scottsdale Road.
RSVP/Info: Patricia Brooks, President/Founder patricia@plbrooks.com or 480-250-5556
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November 6, 2009 Sonoran Bank 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Social Media 101
Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 255 E. Osborn Road. Suite 201, Phoenix
RSVP/Info: info@sonoranbank.com or (602) 393-6950
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October 28, 2009 Arizona Book Publishing Association 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Press Releases 101 for your book: Tips on what to write, when to write, and how to distribute
Radisson Hotel Phoenix, 427 N. 44th Street, Phoenix, AZ
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August 20, 2009 – Social Media for Business 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Featured Expert
730 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ
July 30, 2009 – Arizona Book Publishing Association 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Table Topics for Publishers – Book Publicity Roundtable
Marie Callendar’s Restaurant, 4573 E. Cactus, Paradise Valley, AZ
