Jun. 10, 2010

9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Media Relations Training Conventional and Social Media Both

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Toronto - Markham, 10 West Pearce Street, Richmond Hill

The Ontario Municipal Administrators Association hosts a special one day workshop tailored for CAOs and their Senior Staff. The program will focus on the practical approaches to conventional media and awareness of the social media component. More:

Jun. 14, 2010

9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Conservation Ontario CA Communications Meeting

Black Creek Pioneer Village

Brian Lambie will provide insights on what issues to expect in the 2010 municipal elections.

Aug. 19, 2010

9 am to 4 pm

Ready. Set. Make an Impact. Media and Communications Training

Caesars Windsor Hotel and Casino -377 Riverside Drive East Windsor, Ontario.

AMO brings to you a new Media and Communications program this Fall. This full-day course will cover content such as:

-Communicate complex information in plain language
-Craft and deliver messages that stick
-Handle difficult conversations
-Pursue media relations more effectively (good news or bad)
-Hold practical, effective public consultations
-Manage communications better as a team
-Practical media relations objectives
-What makes news and why
-Understanding different types of media and reporters
-How best to manage issues and media inquiries (individually and organizationally) More: