WHEN Materials available starting October 9 Discussions start Wednesday, October 16, 9-10 pm ET - Full Schedule WHERE Online CERTIFICATE Use this course to earn a certificate in Public Relations. PRICE $385 (or $360 for AvantGuild members - details) Add to Calendar iCal | Outlook Notify me when this is offered again.

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Public Relations: Incorporating Social Media and Multimedia  Online - 10/9/2013 (4 sessions)  $385

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Details

In this course, learn how to develop online video, make social media updates, and display multimedia content that will spread your message and reach in all the right places. We’ll also look at keyword search and SEO as it applies to public relations to ensure that your client or organization lands at the top of search results.

In this class, you will learn how to:

• Optimize your use of key social media tools including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and smaller niche tools
• Produce and package multimedia digital press releases
• Use keywords to get top search engine rankings
• Find, reach, and pitch key bloggers and influencers
• Measure and track your social outreach efforts

By the end of class, you will have:
A multimedia press release, a list of leading industry bloggers to pitch, and a strategic plan for improving your client’s reach using SEO and social media.

The online classroom has several components:

• Lessons: Learn new skills through video-based lessons
• Discussion: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via IM and video
• Assignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback
• Forums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions

Course Syllabus

Public Relations: Incorporating Social Media and M (PDF) View a sample syllabus for the class here.

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Instructor

Kelli Matthews is the founder and managing director of Verve Northwest Communication, a full-service public relations, marketing, and design agency. She is responsible for high-level communication, strategic planning, budget management, and leadership for clients including nonprofits and community organizations. She also teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in public relations and social media at the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communications. Kelli writes about PR and social media on her blog, PRos in Training, and you can find her on Twitter at
@kmatthews.

Kelli Matthews's Courses
Public Relations: Incorporating Social Media and Multimedia – (Starts October 9)

Testimonials

Kelli is a great instructor. Her lectures are engaging and easy to follow and her lessons are creative and well planned. She offers insightful feedback on assignments. -- Gina Fernandes