CWA members visit ABC studios

Umina CWA publicity officer Ms Jill Colwell was one of 20 CWA women who visited ABC Studios on Tuesday, August 14, to be entertained by ABC Radio Show presenter Ian "Macca" McNamara.

Mr McNamara chatted about the show and how it was a reflection of Australian community life.

He spoke about the problems of trying to be in three places at once during his road trips, and concluded by serenading the group with some songs, including one that he had just written.

Prior to meeting Mr McNamara, the group had a tour behind the scenes of the ABC radio and TV studios and the departments of make-up, hair and special effects.

The three day publicity seminar was held at CWA's Potts Point Head Office and attendees learnt how to promote CWA's organisation and branches.

The Land newspaper general manager Mr John Dwyer gave a summary of his work as a journalist, starting as a cadet in Forbes and rising to his current position.

He then went on to give the group hints on writing media releases and gaining publicity.

Other matters covered during the seminar included taking photographs, using social media (particularly Facebook and Ravelry), a comparison of various web technologies and a Skype presentation by Sefton and Associates from Bathurst.

Media Release, 11 Sep 2012

Jill Colwell, Umina CWA