Dickie Arbiter live in SADickie Arbiter, the world-renowned broadcaster, journalist, royal spokesperson, royal commentator and regular contributor to news and documentaries on channels and programmes such as CNN’s Larry King Live, BBC, Sky News, NBC, CBS amd ABC, will be speaking live in South Africa at “Spin and the Media: transparent and ethical media communications and reporting”. The conference, hosted by International Quality and Productivity Centre (IQPC) in partnership with the Broadcast Development Group, will be held in Sandton, Johannesburg, 16 - 18 July 2007. Dickie Arbiter “From 16 - 18 July 2007, Johannesburg will come alive as the kingpins of media and communications come together to share their experience and knowledge about the much-despised cousin of PR communication, SPIN,” says Julia Dutton, project director: conferences, IQPC Africa. “’Spin and the Media’ is designed specifically to arm you with a range of tools and techniques that will enable you to succeed at any future media interview, publicity event or crisis situation.” Having had unprecedented access to many notable public figures, Arbiter will be bringing his personal insights to South Africa through this public forum as an international multi-media specialist. Arbiter was responsible for media engagements and relations for Queen Elizabeth II, as well as for the Prince of Wales and late Diana Princess of Wales, having handled all operational media requirements for the funeral of the Princess. He is currently a public speaker, commentator and media trainer, having retired from the UK Royal Household in 2000. The conference, for which Bizcommunity.com is a media partner, will cover:
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Arbiter will be speaking at the Sandton Sun and Towers Intercontinental Hotel, Johannesburg, while the rest of the conference will be at the Sandton Covention Centre. There is a special early bird offer: book and pay before 25 May 2007 and save up to R 1000. For easy registration, call +27 (0)11 669 5000, fax +27 (0)11 669 5069, email or go to www.iqpc.co.za. |