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Like no other event on the shipping calendar, Posidonia is what you make it: multi-million-dollar deals can be done over the canapés; footsore foot soldiers can be nabbing ‘exclusive’ party invites before breakfast; all the while, self-inflating strategists can grow more convinced of their own importance without leaving the top table bubble.Posted in Maritime PR
With a wealth of maritime heritage and its status as Europe’s number one port, Rotterdam today is a vibrant city whose business and cultural significance has been coined in the phrase ‘Manhattan on the Maas’, to denote the sleek architectural skyline that symbolises its regeneration.
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Despite economic and political challenges, Russia’s firm intentions to grow its maritime industries while driving cooperation in the Arctic proved to be key themes in the lead-up to NEVA 2017, which took place in St Petersburg between 19-22 September.
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Big changes lie ahead for shipping - that was certainly the message at this year’s Nor-Shipping. The international maritime fair took place in Oslo from 30th May to 2nd June. While by no means the first maritime event of the year to focus on ‘Disruption’, ‘Big Data’ and ‘Cyber Security’, Nor-Shipping brought characteristic Nordic clarity to the digital debate, and a contagious feeling that change is already under way.Posted in Maritime PR
It was the beginning of summer when, from the sunny beaches of Glyfada, the maritime business regretfully said goodbye to a successful and exciting Posidonia 2016. In what seemed the blink of an eye we were scattered across the 13 halls and 90,000 square metres of the popular biannual German exhibition…another SMM (aka the ‘September Manic Month’) had arrived without notice….
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You’ve successfully secured your presentation on the agenda of an event of your choice. Congratulations! This is a hugely important opportunity that should not be wasted. After all, many paper submissions will have been rejected to give you this platform; for both your company as well as the event organiser who has selected you, it’s vital to ‘deliver’.
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Giving presentations at industry events – whether stand-alone papers or participation in panel sessions – is a highly sought-after opportunity for many. The visibility that such a public appearance offers, for both the executive doing the presenting as well as for the brand, can be invaluable for company positioning and ultimately for business development.
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Sing to me of the man, Muse, the man of twists and turns driven time and again off course, once he had plundered the hallowed heights of Troy. Many cities of men he saw and learned their minds, many pains he suffered, heartsick on the open sea, fighting to save his life and bring his comrades home.In Part 1 of our ‘5 things to keep in mind in press interviews’ we discussed how to secure press interviews [see here]. This time, we are looking at a different aspect of press interviews:
Meeting the press is an essential and valuable part of any PR and communications campaign. However, editors are busy people and encounters may well be very short, especially if taking place at events where schedules are full. Having the knowledge and tools to be clear and confident with the press and your messaging will ensure you get the best out of each interview opportunity.
