MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, Nov 28, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
The PRSA Silicon Valley today announced MEDIA PREDICTS: 2013 -- the
definitive annual tech industry event that recognizes and honors top
business and technology journalists and bloggers, and leads the
industry discussion about the most notable technologies and trends
while predicting what's coming in the year ahead. This festive annual
pre-holiday dinner event takes place on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at
the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA. Attendees are
encouraged to register now as seating is limited with leading
corporations and agencies purchasing tables in advance.
MEDIA PREDICTS: 2013 speaker honorees are:
-- Ina Fried -All Things D
-- Michael Liedtke -Associated Press
-- Jordan Robertson- Bloomberg News
-- Maryfran Johnso- CIO Magazine
-- Bruce Upbin- Forbes
-- Nicole Perlroth- New York Times & Bits
-- Joseph Menn- Reuters
-- Scott Budman- NBC Bay Area, Tech Now! (Master of Ceremonies)
-- Jon Fortt-CNBC & TechCheck (Moderator)
"Each year at MEDIA PREDICTS, the world's most prominent and 'rising
star' tech journalists and bloggers discuss the hottest topics,
technologies, companies, issues and trends," said Paula Dunne, MEDIA
PREDICTS chair, and past president of PRSA Silicon Valley, the
non-profit organization behind its production. "Speakers are also
recognized for their significant contributions to tech journalism,
and the roles they serve as industry influencers, luminaries and
chroniclers."
The event is also made possible through the tremendous support and
sponsorship of the following organizations:
MEDIA PREDICTS: 2013 - SPONSORS:
-- GOLD: Access Communications, Bite Communications, Eastwick, WPP Dell
-- SILVER: Abernathy MacGregor, Bhava Communications, Burson-Marsteller,
Cisco, Cohn & Wolfe, Edelman, North of Nine, PR Newswire, VMware,
Weber Shandwick
-- IN KIND: Catered Too, J.Lohr Vineyards, Zat Photo, Saraceno
Photography & Design
MEDIA PREDICTS: 2013 - AGENDA:
-- 5-6pm - cocktail hour & entertainment 5-6pm
-- 6-7pm - dinner program
-- 7-8:15pm - main feature on-stage event
-- 8:15-8:30pm - audience participation/Q&A
-- 8:30-9pm - music & networking
*dress is black tie optional
"MEDIA PREDICTS attendees gain valuable insights that can translate
into business advantage, while enjoying great food, drinks and
networking, and sharing a festive ambiance with clients, colleagues
and industry peers," continued Dunne.
For more information, please visit the website -
www.prsasiliconvalley.com/MEDIA-PREDICTS. You can also view the
"MEDIA PREDICTS: What's Hot, What's Not in Technology" video from
last year here: http://www.youtube.com/watch v=x8V0gos8JJk
As always, MEDIA PREDICTS sells out early and space is limited, so
anyone wishing to attend should REGISTER NOW at
http://mediapredicts2013.eventbrite.com/#.
About PRSA Silicon Valley
For more than thirty years, the
not-for-profit Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Silicon
Valley has been the leading voice in technology PR and Marketing. The
organization provides blockbuster events, networking events, and
numerous educational professional development workshops that are
optimal for career advancement. Business communicators at every level
are invited to become members. PRSA Silicon Valley provides valuable
opportunities to stay informed about industry developments and
trends, and interact with corporate and agency PR and Marketing
professionals, business executives, consultants, partners (The
Churchill Club, The Commonwealth Club, SV-IABC, SVAMA, NorCalBMA,
WIC, WOMMA, PRSA-SF, and more) members of the media and industry
analysts. Contact PRSA Silicon Valley for more information.