:30 FAB Homework

Read inspirational passages or quotes at least once a day. Internalize the message. Let it marinate. Think about it. Make the thought your own. Feeding your mind and spirit with positivity helps to keep you motivated and encouraged.

P.S. Pinterest is a great source for inspirational quotes!

SCORE presents Building Websites for Today's Social and Mobile World

BUILDING WEBSITES

FOR TODAY'S SOCIAL AND MOBILE WORLD 

 Friday, February 15, 2013

 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm

Last year's websites are not going to cut it in today's mobile and social world.Learn what customers and clients expect today when they look for your business online and how to get a website that will attract and keep clients. With all the options online for building a website today, you need to understand the differences. Websites today need to be search engine compliant, social media friendly and mobile compatible. Find out what questions to ask when hiring someone or how to do it yourself. 

In this class you will learn:      What makes an effective website To distinguish between the various technologies available today, to create a website How the design and development of websites has changed to accommodate search and social media  How smart web design translates into successful marketing   SPEAKER: Jennifer Shaheen, The Technology Therapist, is an expert at helping business owners harness today's technology to effectively grow their businesses in the digital marketplace. She was voted one of the Top 100 Small Business Influencers in 2011 and brings over 14 years of top-level experience to the world of web design, development and online marketing.  RSVP: CLICK HERE

INTERNSHIP OPENING: SUCCARRA

Fashion Internship - New York City

SUCCARRA is a results driven agency focusing on fashion public relations.
With offices in New York and Boston, SUCCARRA has secured features for clients in publications like Elle, InStyle, Lucky, Glamour, GENLUX, People, O Magazine, Teen Vogue, and Town & Country. Celebrities like Eva Longoria, Halle Berry, Anne Hathaway, Cameron Diaz, Whitney Port, Vanessa Hudgens and many others have been seen wearing clients' products that have been sent through the SUCCARRA Gift Bag. SUCCARRA has also secured placement for clients in coveted stores across the country and around the world like Ron Herman, Harvey Nichols, Henri Bendel, Barneys, Fred Segal, Garnet Hill, and more.

The New York office of SUCCARRA is looking to add an intern to our fast paced fashion PR team. The intern/s will work very closely with the entire new york team. 

The main responsibilities of the intern/s include but aren't limited to: sample check ins, keeping diligent record of inventory, maintaining a tidy and organized showroom, handing shipments, assisting with set up of market week appointments, assisting with all press related inquiries, etc. Other tasks will be assigned based on experience and performance.

The ideal intern is extremely organized, eager to work and learn, diligent in their tasks, and has the ability to manage time wisely. Experience at a PR firm, magazine, or in a related fashion field is preferred.

Important notice: We are actively looking for someone to start Immediately. Please indicate "Internship- with start date" in the subject line.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Rachel@succarra.com

INTERNSHIP: Ivy Digital

Interested in Media? Editorial? Communications?

 

Ivy Digital, LLC is seeking two (2) part-time editorial interns who are interested in a career in digital communications. Responsibilities include researching and reporting, administrative and some writing about health and lifestyle topics as they pertain to Latino and African Aemerican communities. We oversee digital properties for a variety of clients, and the ideal candidate should have a keen interest in health, fashion, beauty, politics, and well-being from a multicultural perspective; considered a go-getter; extremely reliable; have superior written and communication skills; and able to multi-task and process work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Send resumes and writing clips to info@ivydigitalllc.com no later than February 15, 2013. This is a  non-paid internship, candidate should be based in New York (but can be remote, if it is the right candidate). This will lead to a part-time job for the right candidate.

 

More about Ivy Digital, LLC:
Ivy Digital, LLC is your strategic partner for content, design, video, blogger and social media marketing and management. We are a boutique agency with 20+ years of experience crafting revenue-generating content partnerships, editorial strategies, design and social media programs that enable brands to organically grow their audience, define their digital DNA and connect with key influencers for maximum results.

J.Styles to Interview Founder of Mediabistro.com

J.Styles to Interview Founder of Mediabistro.com, Laurel Touby  New York Women in Communications present A Night Out for YoPros

Schmooze, nibble, and take a seat! Laurel Touby, the founder of Mediabistro.com, the largest media community website in the US, is joining the Young Professionals Committee for its kickoff happy hour speaker series. Touby will discuss how to form (and keep) meaningful connections, tips for building profitable startups, and the future of digital publishing. We'll wrap up with a brief audience Q&A -- so bring your questions! Date: Monday, February 11 Time: 7:00-9:00pm Location: LaMar, 11 Madison Avenue (at 25th Street) Cost:  Members: $10 Nonmembers: $20 There will be an additional $5.00 fee for onsite registration. Tweet using #nywiciyopros Space is limited!    RSVP HERE What is New York Women in Communications (NYWIC)? New York Women in Communications empowers women in all communications disciplines at all stages of their careers to reach their full potential by promoting their professional growth and inspiring them to achieve and share their successes in the rapidly changing world of communications.  If you're interested in the communications/media field, you MUST attend this FABulous event to mingle and connect with like-minded young professionals! Hope to see you there!

New York Urban League presents Ready to Mingle

 

 

Join Mahogany Link and the New York Urban League Young Professionals as they host a Ready to Mingle: Pre-Valentines After Work Party for NYC's finest professionals. It will be an after work party full of music, mingling and lots of singles. 

Music & Drink Specials from 6-8pm (Half off Drinks from 6-8pm)

Dress to Impress/Business Chic 

In today's fast paced society it can be difficult finding time to meet people on a romantic level. No need to hang out in the local coffee shop to find a date. Come out to the Pre-Valentine After Work mixer to meet like-minded professionals and have fun. Hope to see you there!! 

Friday, February 8, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (EST) Copia NYC 307 E 53rd St New York, NY 10022

Genesis Group presents MEET THE MEDIA

You are invited to the following event:

MEET THE MEDIA

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:

Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EST) 355 Lexington Ave 9th Floor New York, NY 10017   You are invited to introduce your business to NBC and The Huffington Post at Meet the Media. Join 50 entrepreneurs and give your elevator pitch, then enjoy a Q and A as our media panel explains how your brand can build media awareness and relationships. Wine reception is included. Please view the details below.   During Meet the Media all attendees first have a chance to give their elevator pitch to the entrepreneur crowd and our fabulous media panel.    Next, and for the bulk of the event we listen to our expert media panel answer questions on how to build successful media relationships and pitch the media correctly.   After our moderator has completed all questions we then open up the floor to all attendees who may have their own questions to ask our panel. No question is too small or unique and our panel is always ready to provide honest, genuine feedback.   Lastly, enjoy a wine reception in a comfortable atmosphere and get to network with fellow business leaders and personally chat with our media panel. Our goal is that you leave this event knowledgeable, focused, and energized to run the media and PR aspects of your business more effectively. RSVP HERE

NYAMA presents Mobile Marketing

Learn how to engage your consumers around the clock via mobile.   Mobile Marketing: How Do Marketers Best Take Advantage of MobileWednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 at 6:00pm Our featured speakers are:Mark Martel, Global Marketing Manager, Search Advertising Products, Google Marc Weisinger, Director, Marketing, Elite SEM Host:  NYAMA     Sponsor:   Location: Google, Inc. | 111 8th Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Are you taking full advantage of the opportunity to reach your consumers with mobile marketing?  Come to this NYAMA feature event to learn how to leverage mobile successfully.  In this workshop, our expert speakers from Google and Elite SEM will share their insiders' look at this fast-growing channel.  This panel will also discuss how to maximize your marketing efforts with mobile sites and mobile apps.  You'll even learn how to take advantage of this channel without a mobile site or app!  Mobile is one of the fastest growing advertising channels, and this informative workshop is one you don't want to miss.  Early bird pricing ends Friday!  Register today.     RSVP HERE