BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20230401T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20230923T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240219T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103950 CREATED:20231129T010815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T010815Z UID:36253-1708335000-1708603200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Intro-to-PR-Cover-People-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240215T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20240126T002251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T002251Z UID:37171-1708016400-1708027200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:It's not a dirty little secret - it's Central Networking Drinks! DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/its-not-a-dirty-little-secret-its-central-networking-drinks/ LOCATION:Dirty Little Secret Rooftop Bar\, 54 Taranaki St\, Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/dirty-little-secrets.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240213T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240213T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20231010T223212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T235052Z UID:35339-1707841800-1707847200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Shotgun Blast from the Deep DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/shotgun-blast-from-the-deep/ LOCATION:NIWA\, Gate 10 Silverdale Road Hillcrest\, Parking lot 135C Silverdale Road\, Hillcrest\, Hamilton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PRINZ-333-scaled-e1696977235394.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240201T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20231129T001526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T232623Z UID:36234-1706779800-1706788800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Ethics\, Risk and Reputation in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ethics-risk-and-reputation-in-the-age-of-ai-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AI-Ethics-cover-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240123T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240125T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20231120T015316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T235248Z UID:36043-1706002200-1706184000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PR Horizons DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/pr-horizons/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PR-Horizons-course-cover-for-PRINZ-use-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231212T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20231123T210758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T210758Z UID:36151-1702396800-1702411200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Christmas Drinks DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-christmas-drinks/ LOCATION:Mr Pickles Bar & Eatery\, 298 Victoria Street\, Hamilton Central\, Hamilton\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Winning-in-One-FL-webinar-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231205T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20230615T203034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T035555Z UID:32654-1701768600-1701950400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Transforming Internal Communication in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/transforming-internal-communication-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PRKH-Transforming-Internal-Communication-course-graphic-data-heads.jpg-Catherine-Arrow-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231130T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231130T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20231010T012302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T032205Z UID:35264-1701365400-1701372600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern’s End of Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southerns-end-of-year-celebration/ LOCATION:Dux Central 144 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch Central City\, Christchurch 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Diversity-Works-Banner-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231129T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231129T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20231105T231629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T235317Z UID:35867-1701259200-1701261000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Special General Meeting DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-special-general-meeting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Special-General-Meeting-Banner-3.png LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-special-general-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20231030T033828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T003655Z UID:35685-1700155800-1700163000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How to secure a PR seat at the Executive table - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-to-secure-a-pr-seat-at-the-executive-table/ LOCATION:The Front Room\, Spark NZ\, 167 Victoria Street West ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20230922T015315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T193821Z UID:34855-1700154900-1700164800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The View from the Top on Communications - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-view-from-the-top-on-communications/ LOCATION:Wharewaka Function Centre\,\, Taranaki Wharf\, Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PRINZ-Wellington-Event-Banner-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231110T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231110T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20231016T185524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T182149Z UID:35464-1699617600-1699623000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Mission Sustainable: Paving the way for the Communications Sector DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/mission-sustainable-paving-the-way-for-the-communications-sector/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-2-scaled.jpg LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/mission-sustainable-paving-the-way-for-the-communications-sector/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231107T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231107T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20230825T034258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T022432Z UID:34292-1699349400-1699358400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:IC Futures - Inside Internal Communication - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ic-futures-inside-internal-communication-7/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/connect-the-people-concept-crowd-of-vivid-colored-people-connected-vector-id1190206395.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231102T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231102T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20231004T203707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T210245Z UID:35130-1698942600-1698951600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Engaging Effectively with Passionate Communities DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/engaging-effectively-with-passionate-communities/ LOCATION:Beca Hamilton Offices\, Level 2\, Garden Place\, Hamilton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Engagement-collage-002.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231027T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231027T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20230929T025529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T025529Z UID:35045-1698408000-1698413400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Language Matters - Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion for PR Professionals DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/language-matters-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-for-pr-professionals/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Diversity-Works-Banner-002.jpg LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/language-matters-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-for-pr-professionals/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231026T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231026T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20231005T190255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T192546Z UID:35179-1698341400-1698346800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Managing PR\, Media and Communications for a Global Event DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/managing-pr-media-and-communications-for-a-global-event/ LOCATION:Meredith Connell Offices\, Level 7\, MC Centre\, Hardinge St\,\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FIFA-FANFEST-0815-AUCKLAND-70-002-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231017T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231017T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20230823T232515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T013707Z UID:34134-1697535000-1697545800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Creating that Special Event - The Essential Tools for Success DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/creating-that-special-event-the-essential-tools-for-success/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231005T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231005T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20230920T022117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T022139Z UID:34822-1696527000-1696534200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:First Thursday in October DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/first-thursday-in-october/ LOCATION:St Alice\, Viaduct Harbour\, Level 1/204 Quay St\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/First-Thursdays-graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230928T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230928T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20230824T013307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T051227Z UID:34071-1695920400-1695927600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Working well with the fourth estate - Journalists and PRINZ Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/working-well-with-the-fourth-estate-journalists-prinz-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Generator\, 12 Madden St\, Auckland\, 0627\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PRINZ-Panel-Discussion-3-002.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230928T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230929T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20230717T001714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T001715Z UID:33206-1695891600-1695988800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Measurement and Evaluation for Communications DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/measurement-and-evaluation-for-communications-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Measurement-Evaluation-23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20230908T054355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T001641Z UID:34655-1695819600-1695823200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The art of Media Pitching - Expert Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-art-of-media-pitching-expert-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Te Whatu Ora Boardroom\, Level 1\, 32 Oxford Terrace\, Christchurch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PRINZ-Panel-Discussion-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T090000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20230914T004740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T022925Z UID:34746-1695801600-1695805200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato PRINZ/MCSA networking breakfast DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-prinz-mcsa-networking-breakfast/ LOCATION:The Pā\, University of Waikato\, Gate 5\, Hillcrest Rd\, Hamilton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/7578p-Pa-general-photos-8-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230922T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230922T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20230705T014414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T233448Z UID:33021-1695384000-1695389400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Disinformation and its impact on PR and communications in Aotearoa DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/disinformation-and-its-impact-on-pr-and-communications-in-aotearoa/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Disinformation-and-Misinformation-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230913T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230913T090000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20230711T024927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T232906Z UID:33153-1694590200-1694595600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Breakfast with Barry DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/breakfast-bagels-with-barry/ LOCATION:Google NZ Head Office\, 10 Madden St\, Central Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Barry-Soper-August22-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230912T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230912T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20230824T012012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T210959Z UID:34215-1694538000-1694547000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards Wellington Winners - Networking and Insights DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-wellington-winners-networking-and-insights/ LOCATION:Robert Walters Offices\, Harbour Tower\, 2 Hunter St\, Wellington\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PRINZWM-3341-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230907T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230907T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20230828T224517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T232204Z UID:34371-1694107800-1694115000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:First Thursday in September DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/first-thursday-in-september/ LOCATION:Reign & Pour\, Ground Floor\, Shop 51/7 Queen Street\, Commercial Bay\,\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/First-Thursdays-graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230907T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230907T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20230614T222924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T010343Z UID:32600-1694079000-1694088000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:IC Futures - Inside Internal Communication - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ic-futures-inside-internal-communication-6/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/connect-the-people-concept-crowd-of-vivid-colored-people-connected-vector-id1190206395.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230831T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230831T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20230615T202931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T024730Z UID:32652-1693503000-1693508400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Taranaki Midwinter Networking Event DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/taranaki-midwinter-networking-event/ LOCATION:Manifold Coworking Space\, 49 Currie St.\, New Plymouth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Networking-one.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230831T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230831T090000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20230810T015914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T000308Z UID:33780-1693467000-1693472400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Partnering with Maori to get results - Breakfast Session DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/working-with-maori-to-get-results-breakfast-session/ LOCATION:Nau Room\, Ground Floor\, Te Puni Kōkiri House\, 143 Lambton Quay\, Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Breakfast-session.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230823T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230823T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103951 CREATED:20230607T214909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T203348Z UID:32307-1692781200-1692802800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Digital PR 101 DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.00pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/digital-pr-101-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/iStock-1168910967.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR