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Professional Development Programs

NATJA has put together an educational and entertaining schedule for the Reno/Tahoe 2010 Conference & Marketplace

Great Speakers!!

Peter C. Yesawich Chairman and CEO, Ypartnership, Icon in Travel Industry Dynamics and Marketing. Mr. Yesawich work has appeared in New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Newsweek and on CNN, BBC and NPR to mention a few outlets.

Christopher P. Baker Guidebook Writer, Photographer, and expert on Cuba and other new vistas. Winner of the 2008 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalist of the Year Award.

Lee Foster As old markets collapse, new markets emerge for the travel journalist. If you want to earn travel journalism income and connect with a new audience in an entirely new product area, then perhaps travel apps are in your future... Lee Foster will share his secrets of success as a travel writer and photographer.

Peter Rose Writer, photographer, lecturer and NATJA Member

Jeffrey Lehman PBS’ Emmy-Winning Host of Weekend Explorer

These are the seminars offered on May 12 and 13th.

  1. Making Money with New Media: E-pubs, Apps and Web Video
  2. Blogging and Social Networking: Build Your Brand; Grow Your Audience
  3. The Big Payback: Using the New NATJA Web Tools to Build Your Business
  4. Integrating Photography and Video to Triple the Value of Your Submission
  5. Specialty Publishing: What Is Out There and How to Submit
  6. Editor's Pitch Slam: Tips and Trials

For NATJA's Organization Members (CVBs, PR Firms, DMOs and other travel professionals), we will be offering special programs dealing with the changing--and challenging--circumstances facing travel organizations

  1. Successful E-Press Kits, Media Trips and Qualifying Writers
  2. Successful Use of Social Media
  3. Measuring the Value of PR and Marketing

Reno Pre- and Post- Press Trips:

The Reno River Fest/Reno PressTrip
Trip dates are: Arrive Reno Sat. May 8.
Press Trip begins Sun. May 9 and continues through Mon. May 10

NATJA Conference begins Tues. May 11.

The Truckee, North Lake Tahoe Press Trip
Trip dates are: Friday May 14 and Saturday May 15
NATJA attendees will depart Reno on Sun. May 16.

Press Trips Are Limited to Media Attendees--Participants Will Be Selected by the Sponsoring Organizations. Trips are hosted, but participants will be responsible for their own expenses outside of press trip and conference dates (discounted conference rates available).

Additional details will be announced shortly.

Reno Pre- and Post- Skills Development Programs

Advanced Photography Skills Development Program
Trip dates are: Arrive Reno Sat. May 8. Photo Trip begins Sun. May 9 and continues through Mon. May 10. Tuition $250

NATJA Conference begins Tues. May 11.

Video for Travel Writers Skills Development Program
Program dates are: Friday May 14 and Saturday Morning May 15
NATJA attendees will depart Reno on Sat. May 15. Tuition $150.

Skills Development Programs Are Limited to Media Attendees--Participants Will Be Selected by the Instructors. Participants will be responsible for their own room, board and expenses (discounted conference rates available).

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