Media Training Seminar Day & Networking Event

CHICAGO - Nov. 2, 2016 - PRLog -- American Pet Professionals, ReelPaws Productions and Whitegate PR team up to host a full day Media Training Seminar event for pet professionals in the Chicago area.  Held at ReelPaws Productions on Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 9am – 5pm and will feature known Media Experts, Dana Humphrey of Whitegate PR, Nancy Hassel of American Pet Professionals and Director of Photography, Alex Mechlin of ReelPaws Productions.

WHAT:  NEW!   Media Training Seminar Day & Networking Event

WHERE:          ReelPaws Productions

         4809 N Ravenswood, Suite 100

         Chicago, Il 60640

WHEN:          Thursday, March 2, 2017, 9pm – 5pm

These three seasoned media professionals are featured regularly on TV, in the news, perform live streaming videos and work with pet professionals daily producing videos.  The trio will teach pet professionals how to: feel more comfortable speaking on camera; how to get their message across in a clear concise way; how to make their YouTube presence more polished and professional; how to speak to the press and many additional media training tips.

This in-depth and hands on experience will help pet professionals who are planning on using video in the many platforms it is available: recorded to YouTube; commercials or training videos for their pet businesses; and live videos on social media.

Our media experts will help pet professionals get over their fear being on camera and learn to embrace it and be ready at a moments notice to speak with press.

"Working with pet professionals on a daily basis, I can see how many of them shy away from a camera when a news crew is around or are just not sure how to look and sound more professional while on camera.  We are thrilled to be bringing this event to Chicago and working with media experts Dana Humphrey of Whitegate PR and Director of Photography Alex Mechlin of ReelPaws Productions.  Dana travels the country appearing on TV segments about pet products on a weekly basis and Alex is an award-winning filmmaker providing video service at pet industry events nationwide," said Nancy Hassel, President of American Pet Professionals.  "I was a TV producer and production coordinator for over 10 years, and it took me time and practice to feel more comfortable about being on TV.  I want to help our pet professionals be the best they can be and go after their goals of more television exposure for their animal rescue or businesses."

The schedule for this Media Training Day is as follows:

9am-12pm Interactive Classroom Training with PR Experts Nancy & Dana

12-12:30pm Q&A with the Director of Photography Alex

12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch Break (Lunch and refreshments are provided)

1:30pm - 4:30pm *Hands-on Workshop Practice: and Edited Video of their workshop.

For the hands-on workshop, each attendee will get the chance to do a video, a product demo or informational video about their pet business.  Our experts will help guide them through the process, give tips and tricks how to be polished, well spoken and help them through the process.

*Bonus! And as valuable added bonus, attendees will receive a (:30) edited video from the afternoon video portion of this event.  This video can be used for their websites, onsite at tradeshows, social media platforms and much more.

5:00pm - 7:00pm Happy Hour for Pet Professionals! Enjoy complimentary wine and beer at this exclusive networking event for pet professionals.  (This event is included for attendees who take the Media Training Seminar). The cost to attend just the Happy Hour is $25 per person and can register below.

The Media Training Seminar is limited to 15 people and a Registration is Required by February 1, 2017.

The cost for this event is $849 per person by December 31, 2016 and $999 per person from January 1 – February 1, 2017.

At the end of the 1 day intensive workshop, participants will learn, practice, and actually record with a professional camera crew, a 30 second professional clip for their company that they can use after the event. The goal is provide each participant with the tools they need to feel comfortable and confident on-camera for media events and marketing materials. While this event is geared towards those working in the pet industry, those in related fields are also welcome!

To register please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/media-training-seminar-day-networking-event-for-pet-professionals-tickets-29051064516.