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TECHNOLOGY SECTIONPublic Relations Society of America
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PRSA Technology SectionEstablished in 1985
We are communicators who perform public relations (PR) or marketing activities for:
● technology companies; or ● companies that rely on emerging technologies to streamline and
measure PR/marketing activities, demonstrating return on investment in these collaborative disciplines.
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● Offer opportunities to network with 300-plus practitioners who understand tech business issues and are willing to share solutions
● Help practitioners develop public relations and management skills relevant to the tech industry
● Provide rich, timely and relevant content to technology section members
● Recognize excellence in industry reporting via the Awards for Excellence in Technology Journalism and Tech PR Person of the Year
PRSA Technology SectionEstablished in 1985
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● MyPRSA – Members-Only Online Discussion Forums● Members-Only Directory● Social: Facebook, LinkedIn Group, Twitter
@PRSAtech ● TechConnect Newsletter ● In-Person Networking Events
Network
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● Webinars/GoToMeeting● On-Demand Webinar Library● Conference Presentations ● Discussion Forums and Newsletters
● In- Person Networking Events
Professional Development
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● Technology PR Professional of the Year AwardRecognizes one outstanding Section member who has demonstrated notable or outstanding
service and/or contributions to the PRSA Technology Section, their employer or organization and
to the practice of technology public relations communications.
● Awards for Excellence in Technology JournalismRecognizes journalists in general interest or business or technical/trade magazines and
newsletters who have published articles that are valuable and newsworthy, communicate clearly,
and are significant in explaining, interpreting and reporting innovation.
Recognizing Excellence
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Why YOU should
become a Sponsor
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● Expand your reach via the largest public relations audience in the world. This network
includes:
○ 300+ public relations leaders in the Technology Section
○ 22,0000 public relations professionals in PRSA
○ 10,000 students in PRSSA
● Position your organization as a thought leader among technology industry leaders, thereby
strengthening your brand identity, reputation and the public’s understanding of the quality
products and service you provide.
Sponsorship Benefits
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300+Section
Members
22,000PRSA
Members
10,000 PRSSA
Members
You!
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● Create and collaborate on research initiatives that are published through the Technology
Section channels.
● Be recognized as a significant contributor to the public relations industry.
● Participate in the expansion of technology and best professional practices to the public
relations industry.
Sponsorship Benefits
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Platinum Sponsorship$3,500/Year
● Co-sponsor Technology PR Professional of the Year Award.
● Host a webinar/teleconference/brown bag.
● Co-sponsor a Technology Section-hosted event at the PRSA International Conference.
○ Primary name placement on all promotional materials leading up to the event. Materials to
include event news announcements, email blasts and social media mentions.
○ Premium display tables in sponsor area for company materials and ability to post a banner.
○ Signage at the event displaying company name and sponsorship level and acknowledgment
during the event.
○ Opportunity to provide a promotional item or company information to attendees.
● Advertisement in TechConnect.
● Free subscription to TechConnect newsletter.
● Logo and Sponsor/Ship description on Technology Section’s Community Page.
● One-time email distribution to Technology Section’s member body.
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Gold Sponsorship$2,500/Year
● Co-sponsor Awards for Excellence in Technology Journalism.
● Host a webinar/teleconference/brown bag.
● Opportunity to provide a promotional item or company information at a Technology Section-hosted
event at the PRSA International Conference.
● Advertisement in TechConnect (using camera-ready art provided by Sponsor).
● Logo and sponsorship description on Technology Section’s Community Page.
● Free subscription to TechConnect newsletter.
● Recognition / advertisement in social media channels.
Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In, Website
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Silver Sponsorship$2,000/Year
● Host a webinar/teleconference/brown bag discussion. Includes one representative of the sponsor’s choice.
● Support regional Tech Section networking events in major target markets. (San Francisco, New York, Boston, Austin/Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta)
● Opportunity to provide a promotional item or company information at a Technology Section-hosted event at the PRSA International Conference.
● Advertisement in TechConnect (using camera-ready art provided by sponsor).
● Logo and Sponsorship description on Technology Section’s Community Page.
● Free subscription to TechConnect newsletter.
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Bronze Sponsorship$1,500/Year
● Business card ad in the TechConnect newsletter.
● Logo and Sponsorship description on Technology Section’s Community Page.
● Free subscription to TechConnect newsletter.
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A Friend1,000/Year
● Logo and Sponsorship description on Technology Section’s Community Page.
● Free subscription to TechConnect newsletter.
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Teleseminars$500/Per Event
● Company introduction.
● Feature brand logo.
Camera-ready art (provided by sponsor) displayed at beginning and end of teleseminar, webinar,
brown bag, hangout, etc.
● Promotion in social media channels.
Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In, Website for event promotion
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TechConnect Newsletter$500/Per Edition
● Advertisement in TechConnect, camera-ready art provided by Sponsor.
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Chair Alyssa W. Eggum
Chair-ElectShawn Gaines
Immediate Past ChairSam James Morrey Sims
SecretaryChristopher Davis
Executive CommitteeMembers at LargeAmy Fisher
Rhonda M. Greene
Sam Gronner
Stephen W. Loudermilk
Kevin Wesley Sangsland
Pattie Lynn Stechschulte
Joel A. Strasser
Richard Teplitsky