Sunday, 4 February 2018

PRCI flag flies at Agartala

31st Chapter of premier communication body takes off

AGARTALA: In order to professionalize, develop, update and popularize Public Relations practice and programme the Tripura Chapter of Public Relations Council of India was inaugurated on 28th January, 2018 at Agartala. In the inaugural address B.K Sahu, Chairman, PRCI, Eastern Region said that Public Relations has to accept the multi-dimensional challenges of the social, economic, political and cultural forces of the changing times and to meet the demands of various stockholders and accordingly PR Professionals should be equipped with the target subjects and new technologies including the development of New Media.

Sahu said that to play the constructive role in an organization and to facilitate free flow of information for true business development and social good, the Public Relations Professionals and Journalists should work together.
 In this context, M.B Jayaram, Chairman, Emeritus and Chief Mentor, PRCI conveyed his good wishes for success of Tripura Chapter of PRCI. Sri Jayaram said ‘we in PRCI, move together to update ourselves with the next wind of change.-TOGETHER WE CAN.’
 As a Guest of Honour in the function Sanjay Kumar Mukherjee, Vice –President, PRCI, Kolkata Chapter mentioned that to project the multi – faceted development of Tripura this new Tripura Chapter of PRCI can play the pivotal role. In the near future PRCI, Kolkata Chapter and PRCI, Tripura Chapter can work out various programmes for professional development of PR practice, he said.
 In the Keynote address Biswajit Das, Secretary, PRCI, Kolkata emphatically pointed out that for successful Public Relations interaction with all kind of people in the society is need of the hour. Building good relations is the life blood of Public Relations. Without good relationship management no ‘Image Building’ is possible. Tripura has enough potentialities in the areas of bio-gas industry, tea plantation, orange and pineapples cultivation, rubber production and tourism. PRCI, Tripura Chapter can accept these challenges to promote Tripura in the national and global market.
In the Presidential speech veteran journalist Subal Kumar Dey, Veteran Journalist lauded the kaleidoscopic activities of PRCI and he was confident that PRCI would play the big role for flourishing professionalism in Public Relations and for enhancing many more constructive public relations activities.
 At the out set in his welcome address Biswendu Bhattacharjee, Chairman, PRCI, Tripura Chapter and a noted Journalist stressed on the perspective and utility of Tripura Chapter of PRCI. Sudipta Kar, Secretary, PRCI Tripura Chapter and Media and Communication Officer, PIB, Tripura delivered the valedictory address.


Tuesday, 23 January 2018

RedInk National Media Awards - Entries open

MUMBAI PRESS CLUB RedInkAWARDS
FOR EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM – 2018

Mumbai Press Club invites entries for the prestigious National RedInkAwards for Excellence in Journalism–2018. In the 8th year now, the RedInk Awards have been instituted to promote best practices among journalists and encourage good quality writing, fair play and high ethical standards.

Entries must be submitted by February 28, 2018.

Entries in the form of articles or stories published in the print or digital medium and television stories broadcast during calendar year 2017 [Category 1-10] and photographs that had an impact [Category 11] published in the print or digital medium in 2017, are invited from journalists in the following categories:

1.Business& Economy
2.  Crime
3.  Environment
4.  Health & Wellness
5.  Human Rights
6.  Lifestyle & Entertainment
7.  Politics
8.  Science & Innovation
9.  Sports
10. Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equity*
11. The Big Picture (Photograph of the year)

Mumbai Press Club will also honour outstanding journalists in the following categories:

12.  ‘The Journalist of the Year’ Award will be for a body of work (in any of the streams– print, digital or TV) in calendar year 2017 that created a lasting impact.

13.  “Mumbai Star Reporter” Outstanding reporter working within Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) in any streams– print, digital or TV in calendar year 2017 whose story created a lasting impact.

14.  Lifetime Achievement Award’ is for a senior journalist who has contributed substantially, in the period of his/her career, to the growth and strengthening of the profession.

* This year Mumbai Press Club is introducing a new category for writing on women empowerment and gender relations. Besides issues surrounding women struggling for an equal status and those that focus on the LGBT community, the award will also encourage putting the spotlight on the girl child and the denial of proper nourishment, education and other opportunities only because of her sex.

The awards selection for category 1-11 will be made by a special jury. For category 12-14, the Managing Committee of the Mumbai Press Club will select the award winners.

The winning entry in each category will be awarded a total cash prize of Rs. 1 Lakh, a trophy and a citation.

The broad guidelines for the contest are:
1.             A copy of the published Article (print or digital) or broadcast story needs to be sent along with the entry form.
2.             Individual entries must be accompanied by an entry form that can be downloaded fromwww.mumbaipressclub.com giving details of the journalist and accompanied by a recent photograph.
3.             Entries should have been published / broadcast in Calendar Year 2017.
4.             The various award categories should be studied carefully, and applications marked specifically for the category they fit into.
5.             An applicant is allowed a maximum of 3 entries across all categories.
6.             Entries will need to be authenticated (supported/recommended) by the Editors/Media Heads of respective media platforms.
7.             It will be helpful for judges if entries not in English, Hindi and Marathi are accompanied by an English translation. 
8.             Entries must have been published in registered print publications like newspapers or magazines or web-based publications / television networks; Writings on blogs however are not eligible for entry. 
9.             Entries of published articles must be accompanied with a scanned copy (print medium) or print out (digital medium).
10.         Entries in the various television categories must be sent with a story link. Television entries must carry a brief text on the story and its impact.
11.         Entries must be mailed not later thanFebruary 28, 2018 to:redinkawards@pressclubmumbai.com with a subject ‘Category Name’ for example: Sports – Print or Sports - Television.
12.         Entries can also be sent via post and should have RedInkAwards-2018’ followed by the category name mentioned in bold and addressed to: The Secretary, Mumbai Press Club, Glass House, Azad Maidan, MahapalikaMarg, Mumbai–400001.
13.         A distinguished panel of judges, appointed by the Mumbai Press Club, will decide the winners.
14.         The decisions made by the Judges and the Mumbai Press Club will be final.
15.         If a multi-bylined article wins the Award, all the contributors will share the prize money.
16.         Winners who are not residents of Mumbai will be provided travel to and fro and accommodation for the Awards Ceremony.
17.         No claim shall be entertained in case the winner fails to collect the prize at the award ceremony.
18.         Please read the terms & conditions before entering the contest.

The Mumbai Press Club urges Editors/Media Heads to share this Awards information with their teams. Editors and Media Heads are also requested to nominate outstanding stories/articles for consideration under each category.


We thank you for your time and interest and look forward to your continued participation with the RedInk Awards. For details, updates and information on the Awards, visit towww.mumbaipressclub.com.

For further details contact: Mrityunjay Bose –9892541019or Rajesh Mascarenhas – 9594088999 or Gurbir Singh 9820229950.

Thanks & regards,

Dharmendra Jore
Secretary
Mumbai Press Club

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Monday, 15 January 2018

Prestigious PR Awards - Entries Open

Here is a golden opportunity for all PR professionals, their companies and clients, corporates to showcase their professional excellence during 2017 and win a host of awards.
Presenting the list of categories and awards for which all Forum members are invited to send in their entries.
Remember, there is  no limit in the number of entries to be submitted.
These are much-sought after awards and are bound to impact positively your performance reviews as well!

A.    HOUSE JOURNAL
(Three consecutive issues to be sent with the entry Form)

A.1         IN-HOUSE JOURNAL –Print (English)
Periodical magazine meant for Internal/External circulation.
A.2         IN-HOUSE JOURNAL-Print (Regional)
Languages other than English.
A.3         DIGITAL NEWS LETTER
(Published on line periodically)
Aimed at the employee /Customers. Links to be submitted plus CD
submission with minimum 3 issues in PDF format.
B.    ANNUAL REPORT
Annual report for the financial year April 2016-2017
(or) January/December 2017are eligible.
Judging criteria is based on choice of theme and Graphic Design.

C.     CORPORATE BROCHURE
2016-2017 (Specimen to be sent)

D.    BROCHURE (CSR)
Any booklet/ brochure on company's CSR activities.

E.     CALENDAR 2018 (Jan-Dec2018)
2016-2017 (Specimen to be sent)
E.1   WALL CALENDAR  - for the year 2018
E.2   TABLE CALENDAR - for the year 2018
F.     DIARY 2018  (Specimen to be sent)
2016-2017 (Specimen to be sent)
F.1   DIARY 2018 - BIG size - A4 and above
F.2   DIARY 2018 – SMALL

G.    CORPORATE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN
(Print /DM/audio visual/DVD) in media format based on single

H.    CORPORATE ADVERTISEMENT
 (English/Regional Language)
H.1         CORPORATE ADVERTISEMENT – PRINT
(English/Regional) Hard copies of press ads, giving details of
media used and dates exposed to be sent
H.2         CORPORATE ADVERTISEMENT
Hoarding (English/Regional)Photos of the installed hoarding to be sent

I.       PUBLIC SERVICE CAMPAIGN-
(English/Regional Language)
Campaign focusing on social topic for the benefit of the public
(Hard copies of press ads / DM: other online/audio visual media used
in a DVD giving details of media used and dates exposed to be sent).

J.       CORPORATE EVENT
An event conducted by an organization
(directly or through an Event Manager)
as part of corporate communication exercise (A note giving details
such as objectives, audience, duration and various elements used
along with the photographs/DVD of the event to be sent).

K.     FILM
K.1          CORPORATE FILMSFilms in this category should be made for any corporate
company for their internal communications. The film should
have an original concept without the use of any stock
footage. Duration 2-8 minutes / any language

K.2          TELEVISION COMMERCIALSMade to promote a product or service.
Duration : 10 secs to 1 minute

K.3          PUBLIC SERVICE ADVERTISEMENTSMade for a cause or for public awareness/ education.
Duration 10 secs to 1 minute /any language

K.4          MUSIC VIDEOMade for purposes of entertainment, promoting culture, etc.
Custom written lyrics with original music composition is a must

K.5          GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONSFilms made for promoting government schemes / events /
road shows, etc. Films made by private producers exclusively
for State Governments. Must have original concepts without the
use of stock footage.
Duration :Upto 8 minutes / any language

K.6          BIOPICSOriginally produced films on the life and times
of renowned personalities. 
K.7          DOCUMENTARIESDocumentaries based on real issues, true stories or for
projecting the work of NGOs

K.8          HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONSFilms made for patient education, hospital communication,
awareness, publicity, etc for a hospital / healthcare institution. 
Films should have unique concepts and strong messaging impact

K.9          MOTIVATIONAL FILMSFilms made for employee motivation, team building, tribute to
achievers, leaders, etc.

K.10       CSRFilms made for promoting the CSR activities of an Organisation.
Duration : 1 -8 minutes / any language

L.                  RADIO - Any language (Recent)
L1.          RADIO/JINGLE – CDFormat (30 sec-1min)
L2.          RADIO PROGRAMMEDuration upto 10min.
Broadcast programmes based on theme.
M.       PR CASE STUDYA case study concerning a Public Relations programme
(A note giving comprehensive details of the programme
focusing on employees or customers or other stake
holders with a defined objective ,action plan, time
schedule and result analysis to be sent)
N.        SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
O.        INVESTOR RELATIONS CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR.
P.        INVESTOR COMMUNICATIONFor effective and transparent communication with
investor community to maintain highest standards of
corporate governance. Bonus marks for company with
least number investor complaints
Q.        FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONFor effective communication with the target audiences and helping
to create positive vibes about the company/client

R.        FINANCIAL INCLUSIONFor spreading financial literacy and covering the uncovered
with BFSI services
S.         RURAL OR DEVELOPMENT - COMMUNICATIONFor designing and implementing communication to involve rural
audiences and bringing about a change in the way people live in
villages.
T.         RADIO COMMUNICATIONFor broadcasting innovative messages/programmes aimed at
social change/development
U.        START-UP IDEA OF THE YEARFor a great communication campaign idea showcasing creativity
and novelty
V.        UNIQUE HR INITIATIVECompanies who comes out with new HR policies and initiatives

Please fill the enclosed entry form and rush by February 10, 2018.
The awards will be presented on March 10 during the 12th Global Communication Conclave at Pune.

Do contact me if you need any clarification.

Thanks and regards.

B N KUMAR
Conclave Chairman &
National President - PRCI
Ph: 98201 28332