Going going... Back back... You know the rest!

We made Cali in great time today and I pretty much slept the whole way. This group of classmates is legit. So much fun!

We are getting ready for our mixer tomorrow at the PR conference and it will be great to meet some of the people involved.

(photo above bowling at the mixer)

Jo Metcalf from the Conen show will be meeting with us tomorrow to discuss more of what she does for a living. An alumni at UVU, she graduated in PR and now works in entertainment in LA.

- I want to ask her, why she got involved in the entertainment industry.
- how is it working for Conen?
- Was this always something you wanted to do?

We went to Newport beach today and it was beautiful. We then had dinner at Fashion Island and did some shopping.

All the fun stuff starts tomorrow!!

Genelle Belmas-
 one smart lady.

Don't even worry about it, she has her Doctorate in Communication with an emphasis in Media Law (holy sh#..), a BS in Journalism and has written multiple textbooks. Some I don't even understand the title to...
1- When did you decide to write your first text book, and why?
2- What is your favorite topic to teach?
3- Students say  (rate my prof) that you make studying law entertaining, how did you get interested in Media Law?

I can't wait to hear her speak at the conference. Media Law is a pretty intimidating topic to me, probably because it sounds serious. She is obviously passionate about the topic and teaches it at Cal State so I am really grateful for the opportunity to go listen to what she has to say. Her students love her!

She was featured in their student newspaper a while back. About her undergoing weight loss surgery. The student body seemed very supportive of her, she is definitely well liked! Check it out http://www.dailytitan.com/2010/10/belmas-profile/

Damion Dean- Conference Speaker

http://prprosassemble.com/conference-information/programming/


First of all. That website is cool looking.
Damion Dean Executive Director Evolve Minds Media, (what's that like?) They produce short films, music videos and seem to be good at it. He traveled to London for a movie premier recently. He is also Director of Operations at Notice Network, and LA Fashion Corner. What? This guy is awesome. He directs a lot of substantial organizations.

What I am really wondering is what he will lecture on for the PR conference. Will he touch on his experience in PR with his own company and associates, or will he discuss more from a client point of  view? I wonder because I am not sure what he does REALLY, like what does an 'executive director' do?...I have no idea. But I did find pictures!

So, if I were going to ask him 3 questions, I would start with:

1- As Executing at Evolve Minds Media, what do you do on a normal day?
and I would brain storm from there....
Yikes, so excited for this trip!

Disneyland! Where dreams come true

This P.R. trip with UVU is so exciting! I have been looking forward to it since I got that acceptance email for this trip.

I have been to Disney once before and was fascinated by how easily the company was able to uphold it's standards of entertainment EVERYDAY! It really was the happiest (cleanest) place on earth.

I watched opening day on Youtube and was able to see that even then when it first opened Walt Disney had a very specific vision for what he wanted the park to be. With surprise guests straight from the screen (Mickey Mouse) and the ice cream shop catering to audience members out on "Main Street USA" to watch the live marching band parade through the park, there was a very apparent air of entertainment and happiness. That feeling is still there today! I felt it all three days I went to Disney Land for my first time and I have been a believer ever since.

How do they really make everyone happy?

It is fascinating and I can't wait to know the secret(s). As a PR student I can't wait to go back and analyze more of the strategies they implement to run such a successful organization.

It's going to be great!

Conference speaker- Carolyn Kim

Carolyn Kim-
  http://faculty.biola.edu/carolyn-kim/ 
I wonder if conference speaker Carolyn Kim is religious?

She has worked for Chuck Colson a minister and religious author, and a non profit organization, Fellowship for Christian Athletes. To me she seems to be passionate about that line of work. Is it appropriate to ask her about that? I come from a religious background and I wonder how she got into it.

Another question I want to ask is what was the biggest difference for her from working PR in an agency setting as opposed to a non profit. Lastly I would ask her what is one of her recommended digital strategies to reach clients?
 1-digital strategies; what is one good one?
 2-how did you get started working religious PR(?) maybe we will think of a different way to ask that...
 3- non profit vs agency PR, which do you like best?

"Our standard is Suite"-The Venetian Hotel

Today I am interested about The Venetian and how they represent themselves. I didn't realize that the club Tao that Kim K parties at every year for her birthday is the same club at The Venetian. Besides that cool tid bit, they have some pretty sweet pools.  The weather will be warm enough to catch some sunshine and this is definitely the spot to do it. Kim Kardashian definitely revs up their visibility to the public. It has a reputation as being one of the premier hotel/resorts in Vegas. It is beautiful! "Our standard is suite." On the website boasting that they are a five diamond resort. I believe it!
Shows at The Venetian:
- Faith and Tim Mcgraw
- America's Got Talent Live.

They advertise the hotel attractions on their classy looking website. It makes me think luxury! Check out the hotel rooms...

La Reve... The Dream

I Looked into some info on La Reve today. The trip is getting nearer with every passing day and I am excited and nervous. About a year ago me and my husband (my dance partner) auditioned for a spot on the show (La Reve). La Reve means "The Dream" and is all about the dream world we enter into when we close our eyes and aspire to unimaginable things. Summer 2011 talent managers from the show came to Center Stage Dance Studio here in Orem and I auditioned. I was excited to learn, that the dancers choreograph the show. For example, at the audition two current cast members and performers taught the audition choreography, which was an actual piece on the show. It was such fun choreography to dance I wish I would have gotten the job. These same dancers choreographed the routines for the stage in Vegas. Because of this I am excited to see the other pieces because I will know that most of the performers prepared the actual pieces being performed. The show will be spectacular! I am curious to see how the executives monitor their numbers an what is the determining factor in which pieces of choreography get on stage and which ones aren't popular. Essentlially, how do they know what people want to see? I am going to bet most of their audience comes from a word of mouth basis. Which means it is going to be good, since it is still running and pretty popular. Love me some Vegas! I can't wait!