Entrepreneurs Learn Publicity and Success Tips at PR Expert Lisa Elia's Meet the Media Day 2011

Online, October 4, 2011 (Newswire.com) - With the prevalence of company layoffs, many people are starting their own businesses and, especially in our current economic situation, need more guidance than ever to not only stay afloat, but to and thrive. Lisa Elia, CEO and founder of the Los Angeles-based firm, Lisa Elia Public Relations, is holding her second annual Meet the Media Day, taking place on Saturday, October 15 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., at the Fairmont Miramar, located at 101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, Calif. Elia will gather 300 entrepreneurs, 12 members of the media and special guest speakers for a day of business building and publicity strategies and connections meant to help small businesses and entrepreneurs to prosper. Business programs and prizes will be given out throughout the day.

At this information-packed event, PR expert Lisa Elia will interview on stage 12 media pros and will share her step-by-step publicity system she's used to book clients with NBC, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, the New York Times, People, Redbook and hundreds of other outlets. Business and mindset coach, David Neagle, will be a guest speaker at the event, providing entrepreneurs with information and tools they need in order to succeed in their businesses. Attendees will also have the rare opportunity to hear directly from the expert media panelist about what they like, dislike and seek when being pitched.

To see a video preview of the event, visit www.mediadayla.com.

The expert media panelists at this year's Meet the Media Day include:

• Frank Baker, California News Editor, Associated Press (LA Bureau)
• Nancie Clare, Editor of LA, the Los Angeles Times Magazine
• Danielle Datu, Associate Editor for the Style Network's website, mystyle.com
• Mandalit del Barco, Assignment Correspondent, NPR (National Public Radio)
• Nicole Dorsey-Straff, Contributing Editor to Organic Spa Magazine and Contributor to Parents, Shape and Ladies' Home Journal
• Stephanie Drachkovitch, Executive Vice President of 44 Blue Productions
• Lisa Garr, Creator and Host of The Aware Show on KPFK
• Steven Gregory, Reporter, Clear Channel Worldwide and KFI-AM
• Shelley Levitt, Managing Editor of The Style Glossy and Contributor to MORE, WebMD, Weight Watchers Magazine, Daily Glow and CBS Watch Magazine
• Peg Moline, Editor-in-Chief, Natural Health and Fit Pregnancy
• Nicole Prentice, Producer, Good Day LA on FOX TV
• Sari Tuschman, Editor-in-Chief, Los Angeles Confidential

"After more than 20 years of working with entrepreneurs, small businesses and some very large companies, what I've observed is that the primary blocks to business success are lack of knowledge, lack of confidence and lack of action," says Elia. "When it comes to public relations, what I see is that there's a great lack of focus, lack of clarity and lack of preparation among many entrepreneurs. I created Meet the Media Day to provide the insight, information and tools that will help businesses succeed and take advantage of the opportunities that good publicity, done well, can create."

Tickets are available in advance and cost $195 each, or two for $270, making it easy for attendees to bring a friend, spouse or staff member. Breakfast and lunch are included. 5% of ticket purchases will be donated to the YWCA Santa Monica/Westside for their empowering and commendable work with women and girls, including girls who have come through the foster system.

Register for Meet the Media Day by October 5 and you will be entered to win a ½-day on-camera media training session with Lisa Elia (valued at $5,000), her Strategy into Action Program (valued at $2,500) or a special gift bag (valued at $2,000).

To purchase tickets and to receive Elia's free publicity guide, visit www.mediadayla.com

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Media contact: Jade Calder Phone: 310-479-0217 e-mail: [email protected]