May 11
"Newsroom Technologies," PRSA/NCC, Capitol Hilton, Washington, D.C., 703/691-9212. (Topics to be discussed include how the typical newsroom computer is configured; how the online revolution impacts in-house systems; how reporters and producers in the field or remote bureaus get access to the system; and what kind of information is entered into the newsroom computer system.)
May 12-14
"Branding in Business Markets," Institute for Investor Relations, Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta, 888/670-8200.
May 13
"10th Anniversary Presentation of the Awards for Social Responsibility," Women Executives in Public Relations, The Harvard Club of New York City, 203/226-4947.
May 14
"Power of Shareowner Relations," Carl Thompson Associates, Louisville, Colo., 800/959-9677.
May 16-18
"The 1999 Business Marketing Conference," BMC, Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Chicago, 888/784-7659.
May 18
"Molding the Sports Image: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Sports PR & Image Building," Black Public Relations Society of Greater New York, Burson-Marsteller headquarters, New York, 212/614-4599.
May 18-19
"The 1999 Conference on Business-to-Business Electronic Commerce: Getting Down to Specifics," The Conference Board, Hotel InterContinental, Chicago, 212/339-0345.
June 20-23
"IABC International Conference," International Association of Business Communicators, Washington Hilton and Towers, Washington, D.C., 415/544-4700.
June 29-30
"The 1999 Customer Loyalty Conference: Creating and Sustaining Customer Commitment," The Conference Board, Targetbase and McKinsey & Co., New York Hilton Hotel and Towers, 212/339-0345.
Aug. 23-24
"The Basics of Writing and Giving a Good Speech," Joan Detz Speechwriting/Seminars/Coaching, Doylestown, Pa., 215/340-9752.