Did you ever wonder how news is created and shared? Well, I’ll be moderating a panel where we demystify news and show you how you too can create a buzz.
Join me at the PR Summit Fall Chat Series, taking place at Next Space as our experts shed light, on how news agencies and news bureaus operate in a digital 2.0 landscape.
Learn the interaction between…
– Professional journalists
– Bloggers
– “I-Reporters”
– Citizen Journalists
– How news agencies and bureaus engage with Public Relations practitioners?
– How PR Professionals can add-value in a digitally networked 24-hour news cycle?
– Practical tips and approaches for shaping news stories, that are timely, on subject and are relevant.
– How social media plays a pivotal role in the news eco-system.
Aaron Pero KRON4 news director
Moderator: Teresa Rodriguez, Founder, JetsetExtra & TangoDiva.com Aaron Pero, News Director, KRON 4 TV Eric Savitz, San Francisco Bureau Chief, Forbes
Good news for those who are drawn to the eco-friendly appeal of the green movement, but not quite ready to trade in chic for compostable. Jetset Extra’s Celebrity Interior Designer and Green Living authority, Sophie Azouaou, had those consumers in mind when she unveiled the 2012 Green Design Trends at the prestigious Las Vegas World Summer Market Center, July 30 to August 3.
Design Diva Sophie Azouaou talks about Green Living
The convention drew over 38,000 attendees, with Former President Bill Clinton as the key-note speaker. Clinton shared his perspective on globalization and the growing interdependence of the world’s people, emphasizing the need to save energy, water and all our natural resources.
President Clinton was the Keynote Speaker
The convention’s theme was the Green economy.
“The goal is to be trendy, respect Mother Nature and save the planet at the same time,” Azouaou explained. “We have come a long way and don’t have to sacrifice comfort and beauty to be Green.”
While attendees sipped R&B Cellars wine and enjoyed Vital Choice Wild Seafood Organic Trail Mix, Sophie unveiled the 2012 High Rise Green trends.
Here are some of the Trends at a glance:
Specific small scale furniture to deal with space limitations in High Rises
Energy efficient window coverings shades that are Green assured. Finding Greener alternatives in the shades themselves by opting for organic fabrics.
Energy efficient appliances: HE washers and dishwashers
Efficient water usage via low flush toilets, showerheads and faucets
Indoor air: purifying plants recommended, to purify the air, Low VOC Paint (Volatile Organic Compounds) and organic wall papers to avoid toxic gas exposure
The Seminar was a huge success. Attendees left happy, their arms full with goodies. Most importantly, they learned they don’t have to sacrifice comfort and design to lead a Greener and healthier life.
Divas who love Chanel, Prada, Celine, YSL and other top designers have a new place to shop online for great deals – The RealReal. The RealReal, a refined, stylist-curated designer consignment store, opened its doors for sales. Fashion items are sold as flash sales – offering the consumer 72 hours to take advantage of great deals.
All items on The RealReal are hand-selected by stylists across the U.S. under the direction of Marcy Carmack, Creative Director and Co-Founder. “I love great deals, beautiful designer clothing and helping women make the right choices for their wardrobe. The RealReal embodies all.” Ms. Carmack is a well-known stylist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Trained in New York City, Ms. Carmack is applying her fashion expertise to make sure that all items on The RealReal are of the finest quality and are authentic.
The RealReal offers luxury designer items for sale for 72 hours at a deep discount off of the original price. All items in the 72-hour sale have been authenticated and approved by a team of stylists. The designer items offered in the 72-hour sale are in excellent condition; some have never been worn.
The RealReal also offers items for sale on a continuous basis in its warehouse sale. The warehouse sale will carry secondary lines and designer items that have slight imperfections.
Consignment Gets Easy and Fun
“We are making it easy for women to find the best deals on beautiful designer fashion and we are making it extremely easy for consignors to work with us,” said Julie Wainwright, co-founder and CEO.
It is easy to consign with The RealReal.com. The company is offering consignors 70% of the selling price if you consign before September 1. Call The Real Real on their toll-free number at (855) 435-5893 during business hours and a stylist at The RealReal will schedule a UPS pick-up of the items. Or a consignor can fill out a form online and send in their items for sale. San Francisco Bay Area consignors fair even better as stylists working with The RealReal will pick up items at your home or office.
Join today and get a special DIVA DISCOUNT of 10% off your order when you purchase between now and August 31st. Just enter the coupon code: 10% when signing up.
Hey Divas Now in its 2nd year, The PR Summit assembles top media influencers for one day of intense panel discussions, keynotes, break-out sessions and networking. You’ll find media professionals, entrepreneurs, marketers, public relations practitioners driving the next generation of PR.
This conference will explore how business and public relations organizations can go beyond the clutter to create impactful campaigns and real-world coverage. Panelists & keynote speakers provide key Intel on the best-in-class communications programs. What works? Why and how? Attendees will be engaged and participate in an open dialogue and conversation with panelists, ideas shared and actionable solutions created.
Get the inside scoop on the latest social media, business communication and media trends. Are you driving the next generation of media relations? Price of admission includes: access to all panels & workshops, lunch (included) and networking event with open bar.
Speakers include: Ben Parr (Mashable), Shani Higgins (Technorati), Kym McNicholas (Forbes), Kara Swisher (All Things Digital), Johna Burke (BurrellesLuce), Matt Hicks (Facebook), Akilah Bolden-Monifa (CBS) and many more…
Attendee’s will gain entrance to all sessions (including workshops), free WI-FI internet access, continental breakfast, lunch (for paid attendees only), snacks and(coffee/tea/beverages) and onsite post event cocktail and networking event.
When & Where:
The PR Summit will take place over a full day, from 8:00am – 5:30pm
San Francisco on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 @ the St. Regis Hotel.
Oh Divas, it was a tight MBT shoe competition, with entries from around the world. The judges took hours to read the many thoughtful and heartfelt entries.
Congratulations to the five well-deserving winners! Two of them are gifting their coveted MBTs to another deserving Diva. Meet the winners and their winning responses.
1) Sara Connell
“What would I do with a pair of MBTs? What would I do? Well, I had a 1 lb, 5.5 oz baby at 25 weeks’ gestation on November 19th. Little mister Jacob was in the neonatal intensive care unit until 2 weeks ago. During those four plus months, I spent every day with him at the hospital. He was on three different ventilators for two months, had heart surgery, received treatments and medications for his lungs that the NICU hadn’t used in a decade, and almost died twice. Needless to say, during that time I didn’t get out much. Now that Jacob is home with us, we are still somewhat limited in our mobility because he is on oxygen and heart & breathing monitors. We are, however, looking forward to going for walks now that spring is arriving here in Iowa. So, what would I do with a pair of MBTs? I would wear them on daily stroller walks with my precious little miracle, Jacob, so we can both be outside and enjoy nature and being together!”
2) Susan Pearson
“Oh how we Canadian Diva’s love the Swiss!
As the mother of the bride, I would wear my MBT’s to my daughter’s wedding in Switzerland!
Recently engaged, my daughter is Canadian and her groom is a “Swiss mister” from Zurich……
They met in NYC (where they both work) and they have a romantic wedding planned for August 2012. I have no doubt it will be a glorious day, BUT it will be a long day and I think the best way to be “light on my feet” is in my MBT’s. We begin our day with a boat cruise on Lake Zurich which will be followed by the wedding and reception. I’ve always been a “trend setter,” so here goes……………If I wear a long dress, my MBT’s can be easily (and discreetly) worn for this special occasion. That night when everyone else is complaining of aching feet, I will be “footloose and fancy free” in my MBT’s! PS …..I will send a picture of our Swiss wedding party!”
3) Martha Ashton
“If I won a pair of MBT’s I would know that it was a sign to wear them and return to The Tumaini Orphanage outside of Nairobi to visit my young friends! Did I mention that I published a little fiction book after visiting the orphanage? – “The Flowers of Tumaini” by Martha Jones Ashton. I’m not bragging; just pleased that my experience could be shared.”
4) Sara Berman for her mother Julie
“I would give them to my mother who has terrible plantar fasciitis. She loves to take long walks, but her ability to do so has recently been hampered by the pain. Someone recommended MBTs to her, so I would love to win her a pair!”
5) Renee Woodruff for her sister Rachel Curry, who is a nurse in the ER at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale.
“I’d give my MBT’s to my twin sister, who is a nurse, since she’s on her feet all day doing things better than me to receive the shapely legs and bootie that she deserves!”
In support of the 34th America’s Cup, AMERICA and USA 76 are coming to San Francisco to allow residents and visitors the opportunity to experience the excitement of authentic America’s Cup yachts. Yes, Diva, that means you can jump (be careful!) ono one of these yatchs for a beautiful afternoon on the bay. Feel the wind in your hair, meet a few hot sailors, and enjoy the exhilaration of riding on a piece nautical history. Make sure to dress warm – this ain’t the Caribbean darling.
Operated by ACsailingSF, the yachts will offer trips to individuals, groups or corporate parties beginning May 25, 2011 through September 2011.
AMERICA is a replica of the 139-foot yacht that won the Royal Yacht Squadron’s “100 Guinea Cup” race around the Isle of Wight held in 1851. The replica was built in 1995 at a cost of more than $6 million. It now serves as a sailing vessel for entertainment and hospitality events, private charters and individual sails for up to 80 people, and will be operational in San Francisco through September 2011 before it returns to San Diego.
USA 76 is an 85 foot International America’s Cup Class yacht previously owned and raced by the ORACLE Racing Team in their challenge for the 2003 America’s Cup held in Auckland, New Zealand.
Boats will sail under Golden Gate Bridge and along Cityfront to PIER 39
TICKETS: USA 76 and yacht America are operated by ACsailingSF and Troy Sears. To make reservations and purchase tickets for USA 76 or yacht AMERICA, call 1-855-ACSF 2013. (855-227-3201)
MBT giveaways, wine, appetizers, book signing, and mingling. What could be better? MBT’s premier U.S. retail concept shop at The Core by Footwear Etc., in downtown Palo Alto, is hosting a Tango Diva cocktail party and you’re invited!
5 pairs of MBTs will be given away that night – just bring your business cards and friends. Teresa, founder of Tango Diva and author of FLY SOLO, will be on hand to sign copies of her book; and if you buy a pair of MBTs, you’ll get a signed copy for free!
A portion of proceeds from MBT shoes purchased during the event will go to Education for All Children (EFAC), a New Hampshire–based nonprofit organization that provides secondary-school scholarships for underprivileged children in Kenya. Twenty percent of the children who benefit from EFAC are members of the Masai tribe—the inspiration for the MBT brand.
WHEN: Thursday, April 28th 6 pm – 8 pm
WHERE: The Core, 644 Emerson Street, Palo Alto
WHO: Tango Divas and their friends
To RSVP to this free event email mbt.contest@gmail.com
MBT giveaways, wine, appetizers, book signing, and mingling. What could be better? MBT’s premier U.S. retail concept shop at The Core by Footwear Etc., in downtown Palo Alto, is hosting a Tango Diva cocktail party and you’re invited!
5 pairs of MBTs will be given away that night – just bring your business cards and friends. Teresa, founder of Tango Diva and author of FLY SOLO, will be on hand to sign copies of her book; and if you buy a pair of MBTs, you’ll get a signed copy for free!
A portion of proceeds from MBT shoes purchased during the event will go to Education for All Children (EFAC), a New Hampshire–based nonprofit organization that provides secondary-school scholarships for underprivileged children in Kenya. Twenty percent of the children who benefit from EFAC are members of the Masai tribe—the inspiration for the MBT brand.
WHEN: Thursday, April 28th 6 pm – 8 pm
WHERE: The Core, 644 Emerson Street, Palo Alto
WHO: Tango Divas and their friends
To RSVP to this free event email mbt.contest@gmail.com
We love her! Dr. Melina is an internist and board certified physician nutrition specialist (one of only a few hundred in the country). She specializes exclusively in nutrition for weight loss and disease prevention and treatment.
Dr. Melina is a highly sought after public speaker and lectures throughout the country on nutrition for weight loss and optimal health. She has been interviewed by USA Today, USA Weekend, New York Post, Family Circle, Better Homes & Gardens, Glamour.com, Ladies Home Journal, First for Women, Women’s World, Alternative Medicine Magazine, Women’s Health, San Francisco Magazine, Clean Eating, Baby Talk, and more on nutrition and weight loss related topics.
She has appeared numerous times on Live with Regis and Kelly as well as Dr. Oz. show, CNN, FOX News channel, FOX Business Network, and numerous local television and radio stations including ABC , NBC, FOX, KGO radio and KRON-4 news.
She has just launched her facebook page and every day in April, she will be giving away a %50 Dr. Melina Gift Box filled with healthy goodies!
I had the chance to interview Amy Manson for TangoDiva this week. She is an incredible women who is living the life of her dreams and inspiring other – especially children – to reach there goals.
This athletic Diva is a rock star! She has been on the cover of Runners magazine, ran professional for over 2 decades, had Nike as a corporate sponsor and now is sponsored by MBT footwear. She is happily married with two darling children and travels the country inspiring others and teaching them how to reach their goals. We are grateful that she took the time out of her busy schedule to chat with us.
You too can learn how to set your goals into action with her 6-step goal setting plan. So, Diva, what is your goal?
