BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260616T160000Z DTEND:20260616T180000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Verizon SBDR: Do it yourself PR DESCRIPTION:NGLCCNY is partnering with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to provide education\, insights\, workshops\, and virtual events through the free-to-use platform. Register here or copy and paste the URL below to set up your free account.\n\n\n\nhttps://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/partner-nglcc-ny\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIn this Ask the Expert session\, entrepreneurs will learn the essential skills to effectively manage their own public relations and build a strong\, positive reputation in their communities. This webinar and expert Q&A will cover key PR strategies such as crafting compelling press releases\, developing media contacts\, and leveraging social media to amplify your message. Participants will gain insights into identifying and targeting the right media outlets\, pitching stories that resonate\, and managing media relations. Our expert will also explore how to handle crisis communication and turn challenges into opportunities. By the end of the session\, small business owners will have the tools and confidence to take control of their PR efforts\, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the market.\n\n \n\nEvana Oli is an entrepreneur and seasoned marketing executive\, currently serving as the Co-Founder/COO at Beautiful Curly Me a social impact Toy and media company and Lead Principal at Zeva Consulting\, a growth marketing firm. Prior to Beautiful Curly Me\, Evana spent 15+ years as an award-winning marketing and strategy leader at various organizations including CNN\, Delta Air Lines\, Georgia Pacific and Honey Baked Ham. Evana has her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and MBA from Emory University's Goizueta Business School. A Forbes Next 1000 honoree\, she is passionate about empowering small business-owners and youth entrepreneurs. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NGLCCNY is partnering with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to provide education\, insights\, workshops\, and virtual events through the free-to-use platform. \; \;Register here or copy and paste the URL below to set up your free account.
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In this Ask the Expert session\, entrepreneurs will learn the essential skills to effectively manage their own public relations and build a strong\, positive reputation in their communities. This webinar and expert Q&\;A will cover key PR strategies such as crafting compelling press releases\, developing media contacts\, and leveraging social media to amplify your message. Participants will gain insights into identifying and targeting the right media outlets\, pitching stories that resonate\, and managing media relations. Our expert will also explore how to handle crisis communication and turn challenges into opportunities. By the end of the session\, small business owners will have the tools and confidence to take control of their PR efforts\, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the market.

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Evana Oli is an entrepreneur and seasoned marketing executive\, currently serving as the Co-Founder/COO at Beautiful Curly Me a social impact Toy and media company and Lead Principal at Zeva Consulting\, a growth marketing firm. Prior to Beautiful Curly Me\, Evana spent 15+ years as an award-winning marketing and strategy leader at various organizations including CNN\, Delta Air Lines\, Georgia Pacific and Honey Baked Ham. Evana has her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and MBA from Emory University&rsquo\;s Goizueta Business School. A Forbes Next 1000 honoree\, she is passionate about empowering small business-owners and youth entrepreneurs.

\n LOCATION:This virtual event is through the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform. Register here for your free access to incredible business education. Click here for the event page and registration UID:e.1890.2025 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260522T205924Z URL:https://business.nglccny.org/events/details/verizon-sbdr-do-it-yourself-pr-2025 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR