Power Plug 2014: Full Schedule

11:20am PDT

The PoweR of Influence: The Buzz Factor

Questions will include how to use your influence with purpose, creating buzz in today's society, what does it mean to truly be influencial online and offline and more

Speakers

Lorielle Broussard

Marketing & Communications Manager, City of Atlanta, Mayor's Office of Entertainment

Mo Ivory

Radio Personality, TV Commentator & Attorney

Mo Ivory is a radio personality, television commentator and attorney. You can often see her on television networks such as CNN, HLN, CW69 and Fox5’s “Georgia Gang,” offering her commentary on top news items of the day.As an on-air personality at CBS Radio, home of V-103FM... Read More →

Tanika Gray Valbrun

Founder/Executive Director, The White Dress Project

CNN News Editor, Founder & Board of Directors Chair of The White Dress Project for Uterine Fibroids Awareness. Please chat with me about #news #fibroids #strategic partnerships #business development.

Saturday March 29, 2014 11:20am - 12:00am PDT
Georgia State University Atlanta

Panel

3:45pm PDT

Meet The Media Panel

Media professionals discuss their pet peeves, do's and don'ts for publicist, social media pitching, and more #PowerPlugPR
Questions will include how do you work best with publicists, what catches your attention in regards to press releases and press kits, what is your pet peeve when dealing with publicists and more

Speakers

Janee Bolden

Senior Editor, Bossip

Janeé Bolden is the Senior Editor of popular gossip and entertainment website Bossip.com. Janee’ graduated magna cum laude from New York University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in English and Africana Studies. She also holds a MFA in Fiction Writing from NYU’s... Read More →

Yvette Caslin

SVP, Steed Media Group

By profession, I am a self-contained journalist who loves to paint the perfect picture with words and capture personalities in images. I like to describe my craft as being an image architect for interview subjects. I enjoy hosting and attending women's conferences, public speaking... Read More →

Maurice Garland

Currently writing for everyone from Creative Loafing to Complex. I have my own award winning blog MauriceGarland.com and recently started another TheFiiix.com focusing on innovations in technology, education and community service. I'm passionate about discovering new ideas and people... Read More →

Tiffini Gatlin

Founder, Tastemaker Magazine

A trifecta of media, social, and community expertise, Tiffini Gatlin has personalized the experience between reaching the masses and the business community. At only 32 years old, Tiffini has capitalized on a number of opportunities that has lead her down the roads less traveled to... Read More →

Gyant

Entertainment Blogger/TV Correspondent, Black Entertainment Television

What’s the biggest name in urban celebrity blogs? GYANT! Anyone can write a blog, but it takes true talent to transform words into a viable business. The man with that talent is Lloyd Thurston “Gyant” Dinwiddie. Gyant doesn’t just talk about the scene, he’s IN the... Read More →

Satchel Jester

Editor, Upscale Magazine

Tami Reed

Saturday March 29, 2014 3:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
Georgia State University Atlanta

Panel

4:30pm PDT

F.A.M.E Niche PR: Fashion, Arts, Media, Entertainment/ Sports & More

Questions will include what specific PR tools are needed in your industry specific niche, what are things that you have learned specifically in your field that you may have not learned in school, what advancements are being made in the PR industry, etc

Speakers

Aleesha Carter

Monica Coleman

President, M320 Consulting

Monica Coleman has over ten years of integrated marketing communications experience within the entertainment, consumer products and non-profit sectors. Prior to taking the dive into business ownership, she worked for The National Basketball Association, The Apollo Theatre, ESPN, MTV... Read More →

Nicole Garner

C.E.O., The Garner Circle

Nicole Garner, a product of Georgia State University and the Fashion Institute of Technology, is the principle of the high profile events planning, fashion and lifestyle, public relations and marketing firm in Atlanta, Georgia. Beginning her career under the guidance of some of... Read More →

Satchel Jester

Editor, Upscale Magazine

Reyna Jones

Digital Marketing and Social Media Specialist, NBA Digital

Christal Jordan

President, Enchanted PR

Christal Jordan is the principal behind Enchanted PR, a premiere entertainment based PR firm based in Atlanta, GA. Her client list has included such individuals such as TLC, Towanda Braxton, Grammy winning singer/songwriter Crystal Nicole, The Academy (DJ Drama, Don Cannon & DJ Sense... Read More →

Margaret Kargbo

CEO & Creative Matchmaker, iWonder Media Group

CEO + Creative Matchmaker, Margaret Kargbo --a public relations, marketing and expert relationship builder with an affinity for Arts & Culture, hands-on learning, social innovation and thought leadership. Margaret Kargbo is a woman who wears a lot of hats juggling projects for... Read More →

Angela Watts

President, 10 Squared PR

Angela Watts is the president of 10 Squared PR, a fast-growing communications agency that excels in developing integrated marketing programs that engage stakeholders and build equity for today’s emerging and established brands in fashion, lifestyle and entertainment. With over... Read More →

Lillie Williams

Saturday March 29, 2014 4:30pm - 5:10pm PDT
Georgia State University Atlanta

Panel