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Resources to check out
Industry associations
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences – the top television industry organization.
Public Relations Society of America (national) – leading PR industry association with chapters in all major markets.
PRSA-LA chapter – the Los Angeles chapter of PRSA.
Entertainment Publicists Professional Society – bi-coastal entertainment-centric professional organization.
Step Up Women’s Network – non-profit organization offering programs to bolster the future of women and girls.
Digital LA – Los Angeles area tech / entertainment networking group with frequent networking events.
Girls in Tech – tech networking group in LA and beyond.
Women in Technology International – global tech networking group for women.
Trade publications
www.prweek.com – top PR industry publication.
www.odwyerpr.com – covering the world of PR.
www.adage.com – reporting on all things advertising.
www.brandweek.com – delivering branding news and analysis.
Trade shows
CES – the world’s largest tech tradeshow.
CTIA – a leading mobile industry tradeshow.
Digital Hollywood – offering events focusing on tech / entertainment.
NAB – the top digital media event focusing on content and distribution.
Web sites & blogs
www.mediabistro.com – covering media /communications industry happenings and news.
www.bnet.com – sharing insightful business tips.
www.cnet.com – reporting on breaking tech news and reviews.
www.engadget.com – more breaking tech news and reviews.
blogs.harvardbusiness.org – offering intelligent advice on leadership, business and more.
www.shankman.com – Help A Reporter Out CEO Peter Shankman’s blog with witty PR industry commentary.