SEO can seem like a cheap and easy way to push your press releases to the top of the search listings, but it's not as simple as it looks. Google, Bing and Yahoo constantly tweak their algorithms so you have to keep up with them, and besides, SEO is not a one-size-fits-all deal. Different audiences need different SEO strategy. To see how you can become or remain an SEO power user, join Bob Varettoni, Executive Director, Corporate Communications, Verizon, Warren Lee, SEO Manager, Adobe, Sally Falkow, President of Meritus Media and "The Leading Edge" blogger and Sarah Skerik, VP Social Media at PR Newswire/MultiVu.

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At some point to every organization there comes bad news. Layoffs, financial shortfalls, cutbacks—whatever form it takes, wouldn't you want to be ready now with a confident and focused response that addresses the problem head on, but still preserves your reputation? And who better to learn about crisis communications from than crisis master James Lukaszewski, president of The Lukaszewski Group Division of Risdall Public Relations? His years of front-line experience will help you ready yourself for the day Bad News strikes.

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How would you like to learn a set of proven media interview and presentation techniques guaranteed to prepare your exec to face, disarm and even impress the press—with utter confidence? How would you like to help your top management become coveted, quotable and message-ready media sources overnight, while doubling your positive media coverage? This intensive webinar will arm you and your corporate spokespeople with tips and inside strategies for keeping your cool and staying on message even in tense press encounters. It's taught by renowned author and media coach TJ Walker, CEO of Media Training Worldwide, Bulldog Reporter's top-rated media trainer.

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