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Betty Alexander Speaks at 10th Annual Communications Performance Measurement Course
Betty will be speaking at the 10th Annual Communications Performance Measurement Course, September 10-11 2007 in Toronto.

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Betty Alexander participates in 5th Media Relations Course
Betty will be participating in the 5th Media Relations Course, September 10-11, 2007 in Toronto.

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Betty Alexander participates in 6th Annual Integrating Print and Online Communications Course
Betty will be participating in the 6th Annual Integrating Print and Online Communications Course, September 10-11, 2007 in Toronto.

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Betty Alexander participates in 3rd Annual Saskatchewan Communications Form
Betty will be participating in the 3rd Annual Saskatchewan Communications Form, September 24, 2007 in Regina.

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Guelph Food Technology Centre
Betty spoke about "Strategizing a Media Response Plan" as part of "Simulation Workshop: Responding to Crises: Managing Recalls, Product Withdrawals, Tampering and Unexpected Events", May 14-15, 2007, at the Guelph Food Technology Centre.

MARCOM 2007
Betty spoke Thursday June 7 at Marcom 2007 on the topic of Myths and Misconceptions in Media Relations: Getting More Ink

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MARCOM 2007
Betty spoke Thursday April 8 at Marcom 2007 on the topic of Myths and Misconceptions in Media Relations: Getting More Ink

4th annual Crisis Communications Course
Betty participated in the Crisis Communications course in Toronto, February 8 and 9
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8th annual Communications Performance Measurement Course
Betty participated in the Communications Performance Measurement course in Toronto, February 23 and 27
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Testimonial - Communications Measurement Course

“I chose to attend the SummersDirect’s “Alberta Communications Forum” Conference on March 1 & 2 in Calgary because of your seminar. I have recently been handed the mandate to build measurement criteria in our communications planning and your seminar “Evaluating Media Relations and Other Communications Tactics” caught my interest. It has been a real struggle to find useful information about this topic and through your excellent presentation and your generous time spent after answering my questions I finally feel as if I have an understanding of the issues and a roadmap showing me how to proceed.”

N. Rose, Communications, Alberta Cancer Board

4th annual Media Relation Course
Betty participated in the Media Relations course in Toronto, February 15 and 16
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Media Relations Course Testimonial

“I was looking over the results from the Media Relations course in which you participated in for Federated Press. You were ranked very highly – nothing below a 9 out of 10. Your score was through the roof! Therefore Federated Press would like to invite you back to participate in our September 2007 session.”

Kevin Strychalski, Federated Press


Alberta Communications Forum

Betty spoke at the 2nd Annual “Alberta Communications Forum,” in Calgary on March 1 & 2, presented by SummersDirect Conference and Events.

Betty's topic was "Evaulating Media Relations and Other Communications Tactics"

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Course name: 7th Annual Communications Performance Measurement Course (September 18 & 19, 2006)

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Dear Ms. Alexander, I have reviewed the evaluation forms for this course and have calculated an overall rating of 7.9/10 for you. Comments are as follow:

  • Has a solid understanding about her field
  • Great asset to the conference
  • Dynamic Presenter
  • Well Organized

On behalf of Federated Press, I would like to thank you very much for participating in our course. We look forward to working with you in the future.

Thank you.

Federated Press

"Getting More Ink" at an ASAE & The Center program on October 30, 2006 in Washington, DC.

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Testimonials

"Great information - really practical."
Ellen J. Toupe, Outsources

"By the way, I put the pitch letter that I developed in your class to work and ended up getting my boss profiled in our industry paper this week. It was really exciting to see it all come together!"
Peggy O'Connor
Communications Manager
Association and Chamber Relations
U.S. Chamber of Commerce

York University Press Release Workshop - Testimonial

Hi Betty, Once again on behalf of the entire Communication Studies Students Association (CSSA) at York we would like to thank you so much for your presentation on Monday.

Your presentation gave us all a great overview of the field of public relations, as well as gave students the opportunity to learn about how to write effective press releases.

Your hands-on approach and outgoing personality really helped bring the message home. The response from your session has been overwhelming and we will most likely hold a similar event in the future due to the wonderful feedback students have given their peers.

Thank you so much again.

Sincerely,

Farah Kurji and Jenny Evans -- Farah Kurji and Jenny Evans Presidents, Communication Studies Students Association

 

I spoke with you a few weeks ago at the York CSSA networking event. I wanted to thank you again for speaking with me about the private sector of the PR. It was very informative and allowed me insight into what my future options are.

Camille Williams

4th annual Integrating Online & Print Communications
March 2-3, 2006 at the Toronto Hilton Hotel

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Speaking at the Alliance of Independent Practitioners
MEETING: Dec. 1, 2005

"Both presenters had extensive backgrounds in partnering; both were articulate speakers; neither let their egos get in the way of giving useful information."

"Topic was relevant, presenters were clear and accessible. It was easy to visualize yourself in their positions(s). Learning from others' experience is most helpful."




Presentation to ARIDO members during IIDEX trade show,
Sept. 23, 2005

ARIDO Presentation Final.ppt

Seminar Presentations by Betty Alexander: Sept. 27, 2005
Communications Effectiveness Sept 2005.ppt
Scarborough Hospital Presentation.ppt

"Hi Betty,

We would like to thank you once again for your excellent presentation
on Crisis Communications. The information you gave the class was
truly invaluable and it was more than we could learn from any text book.
The feedback from the class was amazing. Everyone enjoyed it, and
learned a lot from what you had to say.

Thanks again, we really do appreciate you taking time out from your busy schedule."

Best wishes,
Crystal Pape & Mark Roberts
Third-year students, Public Relations Degree, Humber College


Your seminar at IIDEX on getting your name in print was great. I have attended several seminars over the past few years and usually do not glean any information that I can apply. I can't say that about your seminar!
Megan, Interior Designer


I truly enjoyed your seminar on Friday at IIDEX  .. . Your presentation, although focussing on what one can do to improve and/or develop more comprehensive PR techniques, led me to the conclusion that the job would be better done by a professional (at least for the type of PR we envision for our firm). I went to your website and was quite impressed with both your associates and the list of clients you have been working with.
John, Interior Designer


" good case history, excellent background and a great presentation",
Federated Press


"a good presenter with a very interesting presentation with practical tools that can be applied .."
Federated Press


" used real situations & business situations; presented in a consistent, organized and each to understand manner; encouraged "out of the box" thinking & customized solutions." 
Federated Press