The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance and the Walkley Foundation for Journalism jointly host an annual public affairs program that brings communications professionals into a community and tackles contentious issues facing our media. Events include annual professional development events in Sydney, Canberra and Perth.

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Monday 5^th, Tuesday 6^th and Wednesday 7^th May 2008
NSW Teachers Federation, Conference Centre
37 Reservoir Street  Surry Hills  NSW  2010

The growth of the web, social media and user led innovation has created the age of the direct-to-consumer communication.   Media outlets are increasingly using the internet to disseminate news and communications professionals are moving to on-line marketing and public relations, by passing traditional media.

This conference will focus on the importance of on-line communications strategies for Public Affairs Professionals and engaging the media in this dynamically evolving multi-user environment.  The 9^th Annual Public Affairs Convention is designed for Media, Public Affairs, Communications and Public Relations specialists. 

Each convention showcases the talents and expertise of up to 30 prominent media professionals as speakers or panellists in discussions, lectures and case studies.  Monday afternoon will include a Media Training Workshop presented by Kennedy Communications.  The convention includes welcome drinks and dinner with a key note speaker.  For further information please go to our Sydney Convention Page

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The Canberra Convention will be held on Wednesday 20th August 2008 

The Perth Seminar will be held on Thursday 11th September 2008 

Resources 

The Walkley Foundation has also set up a  news and resources page to update the PR community on recent campaigns, media blow-outs and changes to the Australian media landscape.

The Walkley Magazine

Read The Walkley Magazine: Inside the Australian Media on-line or organise a subscription. The magazine is the only forum for discussion of media issues by and for journalists and is read by over 11,000 journalists and other media professionals.

Limited advertising places are also available for organisations who wish to specifically reach journalists.

The Walkley Awards

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Please note: for any enquiries about registering for Walkley Foundation or Media Alliance events, or about joining the Media Alliance, please contact our membership and registrations team on 1300 656 513.

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