Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist Tony Norman; KDKA- TV anchor and legal expert Julie Grant and Oliver Schmidt, a crisis communications expert and managing partner at C4CS, headline a panel about the power of social media.
Hands on breakout sessions featuring social media experts will provide training on specific areas related to Business-to-Business Communications, Public Relations and Journalism.
The schedule includes:
Concurrent breakout sessions:
1:00-2:30 PM
B2B Panel, moderated by Point Park’s Heather Starr Fiedler and Paige Beal
- Christina Glenn, Michael Baker International
- Oliver Schmidt, C4CS
- Jamie Simoni, American Eagle
PR panel, moderated by Point Park’s Bob O’Gara and Camille Downing
- Steve Radick, Brunner
- Andi Perelman, Pittsburgh Penguins
- Jordan Mitrik, Brunner
Journalism panel, moderated by Point Park’s Andrew Conte and Thom Baggerman
- Scott Harbaugh, WPXI
- Justin Labar, UpGruv
Keynote Panel:
2:45- 4:00 PM
- Wendy Bell is a journalist, story-teller, proud American, and mother of five sons. We know her from her many years anchoring the news on Pittsburgh television and for her countless stories about our beautiful city and the incredible people who call it home. After 24 years on TV and 21 Emmy Awards, Wendy is excited to travel in a new, uncharted direction, focusing on the GOOD in our community. Early this summer, Wendy is launching a website that will change the focus of “news,” offering stories of inspiration.
