Ourand Enlisted To Present at Anne Arundel Tech Council
Workshop Will Address How to Gain Exposure in Local Publications

SEVERNA PARK, Md., January 9, 2007 -- Drawing upon his experience and role as editor of Digital Harbor Online (www.digitalharboronline.com), Chris Ourand, president of Chris O. Communications, will participate in a January 30th panel discussion about best ways for technology companies to present themselves in hopes of gaining media coverage.

Ourand will be joined on the panel by the following:

Robert Terry and Stephanie Wentworth, associate editor and technology reporter, respectively, at Baltimore Business Journal; Donna De Marco, editor of Corridor Inc.; and John Wilfong and Katie Arcieri, business editor and reporter, respectively, at the Annapolis Capital. Presenters will discuss what they look for in a story, how to get quoted as an expert source, who to contact for specific stories, and their preferences for receiving story ideas.

"In today's new media landscape of blogs, wikis, and podcasts where publishing content is relatively easy, it is easy to forget the value that traditional publications will always provide: third-party credibility," says Chris Ourand. "Technology companies that don't offer appropriate news risk not getting covered and limiting their audience, so gatherings like this are important for meeting journalists and establishing the relationship that can lead to validation of what they are saying to the marketplace."

The event will take place in the training room at the Riva Heritage Complex, 2660 Riva Road in Annapolis, Md. from 8-10 am. Attendees can register at http://www.aachtc.org.

About Chris O. Communications

Chris O. Communications is a business communications firm that helps clients achieve their objectives through strategic programs for visibility and credibility. With their higher profiles come advantages in sales, partnerships, member satisfaction, and brand effectiveness.

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Contact:Chris Ourand
Chris O. Communications
443-497-6858, chris@chrisocom.com
www.chrisocom.com

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