AMP-RI presents…
Under the Microscope – How to Market a Zoo in the Age of Animal Rights and Fake News
Featuring the Evening’s Guest Speaker
Diane Nahabedian – Roger Williams Park Zoo
Diane will speak about how marketing an organization, takes skill, patience, and a complete understanding of all the methods of communication. In an accredited Zoo, the world is watching and hoping to catch you doing something unethical or mean. Roger Williams Park Zoo, one of the 232 accredited zoos nationwide, leads in conservation efforts, environmental education programming and just plain fun. How is all that communicated with the public, members, stakeholders, environmentalists, animal lovers and animal haters.
About Our Speaker, Diane Nahabedian
Diane is the Director of Marketing and Public Relations at the Rhode Island Zoological Society/Roger Williams Park Zoo has over Thirty years of experience in the non-profit arena. In her former role as chief marketing and membership officer of the YMCA of greater Providence, she was responsible for developing and driving an integrated marketing communication strategy that connected traditional and electronic media, as well as marketing and cause related messages.
Nahabedian received her BA from Brandeis University, and MS in public relations/communications from the College of Communications at Boston University.
When: Tuesday, August 7th, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Where: Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence RI 02907
Parking is included! Free parking at Zoo lot
Appetizers will be served!
FAQs
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
If you pay 24-hours in advanced, no. We will keep a record of those who purchased a ticket at the door and confirm your payment then.
Can you tell me a little more about what to expect?
Sure! We meet for about two hours, but follow a typical flow: between 5:30 – 6:10 people arrive, grab some appteizers to snack on, and network with others; from here, our guest speaker will present and take questions until about 7pm. At this point of the night, our program is complete, but you are welcome to stay and chat longer, or spend time at the restaurant or bar as much of the crowd will do.
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Non-Members: $15 online or $20 at the door. Students: $10 online | $15 at the door. Pre-pay for your event fees here.