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GENERAL

• What is Edelman’s Digital Bootcamp?
  • Edelman’s Digital Bootcamp is a one-day seminar aimed at educating public relations students about the many uses of social media tools. Experienced professionals from Edelman will be attending the seminar to lead sessions, network with students and promote the use of social media in the practice of public relations campaigns.

• What is the purpose of the Digital Bootcamps?
  • To give students the opportunity to work with real-world professionals in implementing social media tools while at the same time, learning important uses for these tools as they enter the career field.

• Who should attend?
  • Current college students with a background in public relations who are interested in getting a step ahead in the increasingly important area of social media.

• When is it?
  • Saturday, March 1, 2008

• Where is the bootcamp located?
  • The University of Georgia in Athens, Ga.

REGISTRATION

• How do I register online?
  • Click here or on the “Register Now” link on the tool bar to be directed to the event’s registration form.

• Can I mail in a registration?
  • Due to the limited number of spaces, registration is based on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, registration is only accepted online.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Where can I get hotel information?
  • There are rooms blocked off at the Holiday Inn on Broad St. The code for the blocks is EDE.
    • Address: 197 E. Broad St., Athens, GA 30601
    • Phone: 706-549-4433
    • Toll Free Phone: 800-465-4329
    • Fax: 706-548-3031
    • URL: http://www.hi-athens.com

• Where can I get airport transportation information?
  • There is an airport shuttle to and from the Holiday Inn for $40 each way.

PRICING

• How much does the conference cost?
  • Cost for students is $25, the cost for educators is $40.

• What does the price include?
  • The price includes admission to the event, a light breakfast and lunch as well as afternoon snack and reception following event.

MISCELLANEOUS

• What is the dress code of the conference?
  • Dress for the seminar is business casual. Dress for the reception is slightly more casual.

• Who do I contact if I have further questions?
  • For press inquiries or to request an interview please contact: Cindy Schnably at schnably@uga.edu or 304-283-6825
  • If you are an educator interested in hosting an EDB, a student interested in participating in an EDB, or have a general question please contact: Erin Caldwell at Erin.Caldwell@edelman.com

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