Monday, September 29, 2008

Final Press Release 3: Cause Promotion

Cache Valley Area Investors Association
Preston Parker
President/Founder
160 N. Main Street
cachevaia@gmail.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 30 2008

LOVE YOUR JOB, GAIN FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE, AND GET PAID FOR IT
Cache Valley Area Investors Association helping others with finances

Logan, Utah – The Cache Valley Area Investors Association is actively involved in educating others on becoming financially independent through investing.

The object of the CVAIA is for people to learn how to build their passive income (income they don’t have to think about) through investments. President and Founder Preston Parker said that it is important to first invest in yourself. After that real estate, commodities, securities, businesses, and intellectual properties are considered.

Parker said, “The key is to keep expenses low and passive income high.” By doing this people can find occupations they actually enjoy, without having to worry about going to a job they hate just to earn money.

Parker said that if a person is aggressive gaining financial security can take as little as three years to become independent. It could take up to 10 if the person is not as active.

The CVAIA meets every-other Thursday night at the Cache Chamber of Commerce located at 160 N. Main Street at 7 p.m. You can also visit their Web site at www.cvaia.com. Membership is free.

Parker recommends reading books such as “The Wealthy Barber,” “The Millionaire Next Door,” and “Rich Dad, Poor Dad.”

The CVAIA was started in July of 2007. It is a non-profit organization and currently has 50 members.

Contact:
Sarah Miller
Public Relations
435-665-2245

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Saturday, September 27, 2008

PR News

It is not just about the relationships, but building the right relationships within the right verticals, and doing your research prior. And, yes, that takes time and involves sitting in front of the computer.But, well, my computer monitor died - the notebook still works (I can hear it!) but the screen is dark. No clue why, and just need to go to the "doctor" to get it checked out. But it was a good reminder that we are too caught up in technology. We have so fallen in love with technology, that we can't do anything without it. -Jeremy Pepper

This post was just another reminder to me about how tied we are to technology and how disconnected we've become from reality. Yes technology is great, but how great is it that we have no idea what to do when the computer goes down or, heaven forbid, our cell phone dies. We need to remember that technology is just the means, and we should not let it be our end.

Friday, September 26, 2008

PR News

It's hard to believe there is news other than the proposed bailout of Wall Street firms. Headlines are large, the twists and turns of Congress documented breathlessly and actions of individuals like Warren Buffett commented on relentlessly. Reporters don't want to hear about much else. Yet, media relations continues. The work of a PR practitioner in times like this is harder than ever.

Jim Horton

This post interested me in the fact that all I feel I hear about lately is the Wall Street Woes. Still I feel like I have a very small understanding about what is actually happening. The work of these PR practitioners is hard, yes, and the media is also responsible, but, are we getting the information we need to know? Does anyone have the information they need to know?

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Draft Press Release 3: Cause Promotion

Cache Valley Area Investors Association
Preston Parker
President/Founder
160 N. Main Street
cachevaia@gmail.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 23 2008

LOVE YOUR JOB, GAIN FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE, AND GET PAID FOR IT
Cache Valley Area Investors Association helping others become happy

Logan, Utah - Cache Valley Area Investors Association is actively involved in educating others on becoming financially independent.

This non- profit organization was started in order to help others become financially independent. The goal of the association is to help others build their passive income so that it exceeds expenses. By doing this they can do what they love, and not have to worry about

President and Founder Preston Parker said, “the key is to keep expenses low and passive income high.” By doing this people can find jobs they actually enjoy without having to worry about going to a job they hate just to earn money.

Parkers said that if a person is aggressive gaining financial security can take as little as three years to become independent. It could take up to 10 if the person is not as active.

The CVAIA meets every-other Thursday night at the Cache Chamber of Commerce located at 160 N. Main Street at 7 pm. You can also visit their Web site at www.cvaia.com


The CVAIA was started in July of 2007. It is a non-profit organization and currently has 50 members.

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Final Press Release 2: Image Building

Burger Planet
James E. Muellenbach III,CEO
123 Healthy Way
Gary, IN 46401
877-765-4321
james@burgerplanet.com


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sept. 17, 2008

NEW OPTIONS AT BURGER PLANET
Jayne Petersen provides new options for Burger Planet customers

GARY, Ind.- Burger Planet has hired Jayne Peterson, fitness advisor, to develop new options for the Burger Planet menu.

“Jayne Petersen and Burger Planet share a commitment toward health,” said CEO James E. Muellenbach III. Together, Petersen and Burger Planet are launching a comprehensive program to assist in healthier eating.

Peterson will work closely with head Burger Planet chef Gerard DuBois to develop new healthier options for customers.

Petersen said "Burger Planet has been a leader in the Quick Service Restaurant industry in offering healthy menu choices. The company believes in encouraging customers to live healthier, active lifestyles and I have spent my life trying to teach women that lesson."

Burger Planet and Peterson are developing a new adult Burger Planet Smiley Meal along with offering new options such as fruit Packages.

There will be a kick off ceremony May 12 at the Burger Planet Franchise at Times Square in New York, N.Y.

Burger Planet was founded in 1943 by James E. Muellenbach I. It employs 48,272 people and has served 52 Billion people. It has 8,921 franchises in every state and 17 countries. Its headquarters is located in Gary, Ind.

Contact:
Burger Planet
Sarah Miller
Assistant Public Relations
877-765-4322
sarah.m@burgerplanet.com

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Thursday, September 18, 2008

PRSA Code of Ethics

In reading over the PRSA code of ethics I was impressed by the standards that PRSA members and other public relations professionals are held to.

Of the values that are listed I feel the most important and all encompassing value is that of honesty. When professionals are honest in their conduct with one another and with their clients all of the other values fall into place. Being honest means more than just being truthful and not misleading. It also means giving an honest effort and completing a job to the best of ones abilities.

In that same light I also believe one of the best principles listed is that of competition. Without a healthy amount of competition there would be no drive to become better and to improve on services offered to clients. With a healthy amount of competition clients are also given a better chance of finding a public relations company that works well with them and meets their needs.

Overall, the code of ethics is important not only in letting PRSA members know what is expected of them and their colleagues, but also in letting the public know what standards public relations professionals should be held to.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Draft Press Release 2: Image Building

Burger Planet
James E. Muellenbach III,CEO
123 Healthy Way
Gary, IN 46401
877-765-4321
james@burgerplanet.com
burgerplanet.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sept. 17, 2008

NEW OPTIONS AT BURGER PLANET
Jayne Petersen provides new options for Burger Planet customers

GARY, Ind.- Burger Planet has hired Jayne Petersen, fitness advisor to Opal Whitcomb, to develop some new options for the Burger Planet menu.

“Jayne Petersen and Burger Planet share a commitment toward health,” said CEO James E. Muellenbach III. Together, Petersen and Burger Planet, are launching a comprehensive program to assist in healthier eating.

Peterson will work closely with head Burger Planet chef Gerard DuBois to develop new healthier options for customers.

Petersen said "Burger Planet has been a leader in the Quick Service Restaurant industry in offering healthy menu choices. The company believes in encouraging customers to live healthier, active lifestyles and I have spent my life trying to teach women that lesson."

Burger Planet and Petersen are developing a new adult Burger Planet Smiley Meal along with offering new options such as fruit Packages.

There will be a kick off ceremony May 12 at the Burger Planet Franchise at Times Square in New York, N.Y.

Burger Planet was founded in 1943 by James E. Muellenbach I. It employs 48,272 people and has served 52 Billion people. It has 8,921 franchises in every state and 17 countries. It’s headquarters in located in Gary, Ind.

Contact:
Burger Planet
Sarah Miller
Assistant Public Relations
877-765-4321
sarah.m@aggiemail.usu.edu

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Final Press Release One: Announcement

News Release
ABC Real Estate LLC
123 Creative Way
President Preston Parker
801-555-4567

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sept. 11, 2008

NEW COMPANY, NEW IDEAS
ABC Real Estate takes a look at a new way of selling and buying homes in Logan

Logan, UT - ABC Real Estate is looking for investors to become involved in an equity-holding, beneficiary-directed land trust program. Credit and investment beneficiaries are used to help buyers, who do not have good enough credit or the down payment to buy a home. The investors borrow the money for a home which is placed in a trust. Eventually the home will be put into the buyer’s name. This allows the potential buyer to build credit and establish themselves while still working towards owning a home.

“It is a way of investing with an ownership mentality,” President Preston Parker said.

Parker was taught the system by Bill Gatten, who started the equity-holding land trust system in Utah. Gatten's first equity-holding land trust company is located in Salt Lake. For more information visit http://www.landtrust.net/.

ABC Real Estate started in January of 2008. It currently has five employees and is located in Logan, Utah.

Contact:
ABC Real Estate
Sarah Miller
Public Relations Director
801-456-3312
sarah.m@aggiemail.usu.edu
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Thursday, September 4, 2008

Press Release One: Announcement

News Release
ABC Real Estate LLC
123 Creative Way
President Preston Parker
801-555-4567

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 4 2008

NEW COMPANY, NEW IDEAS
ABC Real Estate takes a look at a new way of selling and buying homes.

ABC Real Estate is looking for investors to become involved in an equity-holding, benificiary-directed land trust program. Credit and investment benificaries are used to help buyers who do not have good enough credit or the down payment to buy a home. The investors borrow the money for a home in a trust, that will eventually be put in the buyers name. It allows the potential buyer to build credit and establishes themselves while still working towards owning a home.

“It is a way of investing with an ownership mentality,” president Preston Parker said.

ABC Real Estate started in January of 2008. It currently has five employees and is located in Logan, Utah.

ABC Real Estate
123 Creative Way
Sarah Miller
Pulic Relations Director
801-456-3312

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Monday, September 1, 2008

Dear Nate

Sarah Miller
1411 S. 2546 E. SLC, UT. 84101
801-564-2215
sarah.m@aggiemail.usu.edu



August 30, 2008

Mr. Nathan Salisbury
2514 E. Creek Cir.
Sandy, UT. 84101

Dear Nate:

Thank you for your last letter, it was good to hear from you. I am currently studying public relations. I know that is a very broad subject so I will tell you a little bit about what it entails.

As a public relations professional I will help groups of people, such as corporations or non- profit organizations, maintain good relationships with their publics (the people who are most important to them as a group). These publics could range from anywhere to prospective buyers for a company to people protesting the organization’s cause. Although this is a huge range of possibilities the most important factor is always the same: to communicate the focus and goals of the organization to its publics.

Often, the most common way that a public relations professional communicates is through writing. Press releases, articles, pamphlets and speeches are typically the most common. Depending on the audience that is being addressed will determine what types of communication(s) are used. The public relations professional will need to analyze and predict the possible reactions of the public and then choose the best way possible to communicate the necessary information. However, this can get tricky because in most cases there are many different publics that are important to an organization. In cases like these it becomes important to prioritize and focus on the public that will be affected the most.

In essence a good public relations professional is a liaison between an organization and its publics. It is not only important to let the public know what the organization wants, but to let the organization know what the public wants as well.

I am sure things are going well for you. Hopefully I will hear back from you soon.

Best regards,

Sarah

Sarah Miller
Future public relations professional