This is a special event hosted by Connect NOW with Jennifer Henczel and Melody Owen.

If you’re an entrepreneur or business owner who routinely keeps an eye on your competition, you may have recently wondered how they get those media logos on their home page; how they end up with an advice column in a local magazine; or how they got that interview on television or a podcast with tens of thousands of followers. It’s really not a big mystery, but if you want it, there is a system to it. This presentation will tell you how you use your expertise to gain media attention and how to leverage that attention for visibility, credibility and leads.

In this talk you will discover:

- What media outlets look for in an interesting story

- The different ways to properly reach out to media

- How to leverage the media exposure you get for maximum influence and results

Baila Lazarus is an award-winning writer and editor, a media strategist, speaker and instructor at Small Business BC. She was the managing editor of Glacier Media Magazines and Special Publications divisions, news features editor at Business in Vancouver newspaper and a business commentator for Global Morning News. Her 20+ years of journalism include print, radio, television and online production. She has been featured as a speaker for the BC Communications Forum, the Women’s Enterprise Centre Business Mentorship Forum, Vancouver Island Tourism and SOHO Victoria, among others. She provides workshops, webinars and consulting sessions on media strategies to entrepreneurs, small businesses, non-profits and marketing companies.

Starts at 11:15AM

STEP #1: RSVP here is required

STEP #2: Add the time, date and location to your calendar

STEP #3: Bring $5 members | $10 non-members cash at the door

(That's your meetup fee. A meal order is also required and that is paid directly to the restaurant).

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Connect Now is the place to get connected! Get inspired and be inspiring! This meetup is a Business Networking Lunch for Business Owners and Professionals. If you are looking for a place to network, exchange referrals, and meet other business owners, then Connect Now Network is the group for you. Be prepared to share your business story in a 20 Second “elevator speech” format. Bring lots of business cards!

Go here for more information about Connect Now

http://www.CNBN.ca

All business owners are welcome!
See our Diversity and Inclusiveness Statement here:

http://www.connectnowbusinessnetwork.com/diversity-inclusiveness/

Please note:

• Only paid members can distribute materials.

• Please pay cash for your meetup fee at the door.

• Each person is responsible for paying their lunch bill to the restaurant.