HOUSTON, TX — (Marketwire) — 04/11/12 — Social Media has completely revolutionized the fields of Public Relations and Marketing, and 11 lucky students will not only get some much needed funds to support their education in these endeavors, but they will also get expert advice from author Kevin Knebl, one of the most sought after speakers on Social Media in the world.
Knebl is coauthor of “The Social Media Sales Revolution: The New Rules for Finding Customers, Building Relationships, and Closing More Sales Through Online Networking,” and is recognized as a LinkedIn subject matter expert having trained tens of thousands on its effective use since 2004. He has also earned the title of “the most recommended individual on LinkedIn,” with more Recommendations on his profile than anyone else in the world, among more than 150,000,000 users.
“We-re so proud of our scholarship winners this year and thrilled that they have an opportunity to engage with such an accomplished expert in one of the most challenging, but exciting areas of marketing,” said Audrey Gilbreath, owner of Gilbreath Communications and AEFH Scholarship Luncheon Chair. “Like Knebl, these students represent the best and brightest and the AAF-Houston, celebrating 100 years this month, is delighted to join with AEFH to continue to support activities and programs that advance the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations.”
The AEFH Scholarship Winners for 2012 are: – AEFH Scholarship of $1500; – Bill and Sharon Young Media Education Scholarship of $1500; – Bill and Sharon Young Media Education Scholarship of $1500; – Brett Elliott Education fund of $2000; – Rich Klein and Bill Fogarty Communications Scholarship of $2000; – Houston Media Classic Education Fund of $2000; – Jean Brown Scholarship Fund of $1500; – Locke Bryan Director-s Scholarship of $2000; – Lopez Negrete Hispanic Marketing Education Scholarship of $2500; – Saurage Research Academic Distinction Scholarship of $1500; and – 4-Guys Interactive Scholarship of $1500.
The Luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at the Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, and tickets for the luncheon can be purchased through for $35 for AAF-Houston members; $45 for non-members; and $30 for students.
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