Welcome to PIRATES!

PIRATES (Print Interactive Radio & Television Educational Society) is dedicated to helping nonprofits to more effectively work with the media. It is the only L.A. area association that offers regular opportunities for nonprofits, the media, and other communications professionals to network.


Pay Your Annual PIRATES Membership Here!
Annual PIRATES Membership Dues $50.00
July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010

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PSA ALL STARS, JULY 8, 2009
PSA All Stars This fun and informative panel will feature a screening of some of the best PSAs being made right now! See what goes into making a PSA that gets its message across and is creative! From national campaigns to local Emmy award winners, we will have it all for you! You will laugh and you will have your heart warmed. You will also learn about the Women in Film PSA Production Program and find out how to apply to have a PSA made for your organization by Women in Film! You will hear from some of the best in the PSA production field today! More...
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Our Community
* Heritage Square Museum
*National Hemophilia Foundation Jemophilia Walk
*"The Miser" Moliere's Comic Tale
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Meet and Mix with the Media June 10, 2009

Thank you for supporting our community!
ABC7
Public Affairs Supervisor Ruth House

CBS Radio LA
Operations Manager Ron Escarsega

CBS2 & KCAL9
Assistant News Director Paul Button
Public Affairs Coordinator Karla Sanchez
Public Affairs Stephanie Hart
Public Affairs Dir Stephanie Medina Rodriguez
Meteorologist Josh Rubenstein
CBS2 News Anchor Laura Diaz

KFROG Stations
Morning News Anchor/News Dir Jeff Davis

KJLH-FM
Marketing Consultant Duane Cofield

KLOS-FM 
Program Director Bob Buchmann

KPWR Power106
Exec Asst/Office Manager Terri Dourian
Public Affairs Producer/Host Wendy Carrillo

KPXN-TV Station
Operations Manager Tyra Donatto

KROQ, KTWV, KRTH, KLSX
Public Affairs Producer Deanna Despot  
KROQ-FM Open Line Assistant Michelle Parisi

KSWD 100.3 The Sound
Promotions Coordinator Claudia Vine 

KTYM
Public Affairs Director Bobby Howe 

LA 18/KSCI-TV
Community Relations Assistant  Jennifer Leung
Community Relations Director Joyce Shimazu

LA County Channel
Manager Robin Gee

LA36 
Operations Manager Nancy Kane
Production Coordinator Billy Valdivia

Southern California Broadcasters Association
President Mary Beth Garber
Community Affairs Director LaFern Cusack & Host/Prod KDIS-AM KSPN-AM

Sirius/XM 
Prod/Co-Host, Foxhole w/Jamie Foxx Felicia Morris
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Scholarship Information
The purpose of this scholarship program is to recognize outstanding students who have excellent potential for improving the lives of people in Southern California through a communications career. More...
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Special Media Coaching Workshop
PIRATES and McDonald Media Services are co-sponsoring two Media Coaching Workshops on Friday, May 1 at the Ken Edwards Center in Santa Monica. These 'famously' fun workshops will include on-camera interviews to show you how to "push that bottom line up to the top". Your "Coach" Brent Seltzer will use his journalistic perspective and warm sense of humor to make this process as enjoyable as it is instructive. More..
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Brand Development at the Art Institute of California Los Angeles
An informative session on brand identity and  development at The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles.  The panel will discuss the importance of logo development and how to use your logo effectively in your materials, including interactive media.  As a nonprofit, getting your message out there effectively using collateral materials and your website is crucial. Be a part of discussion on how to maximize your brand and message! In addition, learn more about the services The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles offers to nonprofit organizations through their curriculum, which could include logo and web site development, PSAs, and more. 
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Using Local and State Government to Promote Your Cause
In these uncertain times it gets harder and harder to find the resources to promote your organization’s cause. The best way to get your message out is to team up with local and state government on parallel projects. More...
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KTLA5 CW "Pitching The Media"
PIRATES March meeting was very special and for members only. Thanks to our own Vickie Prothro, KTLA 5 CW Community Affairs Manager, the meeting was a panel discussion and brunch on the KTLA 5 CW lot in Stage 7. Top News people gave us tips on getting coverage for non profits. Additionally, we learned how you can be added to their “Go To” list for special reports, breaking news and a series of news segments. More...

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