I have a handful of speaking events lined up. Readers of this blog be sure to say hello if you attend.

October 21, Thursday, 7 p.m., Carson City, Nevada, Comma Coffee.

Non-partisan panel discussion (me and Ryan Jerz) on political advertising and how to avoid the pitfalls of misinformation during political elections.

October 27, Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., Reno, Nevada, Atlantis Casino Resort

This Is Reno panel discussion. Information here: http://thisisreno.com/2010/10/this-is-reno-panel-discussion-and-luncheon-oct-27/

November 18, Thursday, Orange County, Calif. PRSA

Presentation on Crisis Communications: Myths, Exceptions and Realities: How the ‘rules’ of PR don’t always apply when crisis and controversy erupt.

December 8, Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas

Presentation on gaining buy-in from senior leaders for social media efforts in complex organizations. This is for the Social Media for Government Conference. Information here.

January 27, Thursday, 7:30 a.m., San Francisco, at Business Wire, 44 Montgomery St.

Panel discussion (with Bethany Drysdale and Jim Scripps) on ThisIsReno.com. Information and registration here: www.prsasf.org.