Mad Rex Announces Grand Opening Of World's First Post-Apocalyptic Restaurant And Virtual Reality Lounge

Mad Rex Announces Grand Opening Of World's First Post-Apocalyptic Restaurant And Virtual Reality Lounge

Philadelphia, welcome to the new world. Mad Rex, the world’s first post-apocalyptic themed restaurant and virtual reality lounge, announces its grand opening at 1000 Frankford Avenue, Suite I (Laurel and Frankford). The 8,500 square foot and 225-seat urban outpost will feature a dining room, virtual reality chamber, bar, stage, lounge, outdoor patio and private event space.
 

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Old City District Celebrates Arts, Food, Fashion and Culture At Old City Fest On October 8, 2017

Old City District Celebrates Arts, Food, Fashion and Culture At Old City Fest On October 8, 2017

Old City District presents Old City Fest on Sunday, October 8, 2017, from 11:00am to 6:00pm, along N. 3rd Street (from Market to Race) and Arch Street (from 2nd to 4th). Activities will include a festival stage with live music, runway fashion shows, a family fun zone, pop-up street performances and a wide array of food, beverages, art, craft and retail shopping, with 100+ Old City vendors participating. Admission is free, with food and drink pay-as-you-go. For more info, visit oldcitydistrict.org, tweet @OldCityDistrict or call (215) 592-7929.
 

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Les Dames D’escoffier’s Outstanding In Her Field Farm Dinner Celebrates Ann Karlen

Les Dames D’escoffier’s Outstanding In Her Field Farm Dinner Celebrates Ann Karlen

Les Dames D’Escoffier Philadelphia will honor the pioneering farm, food and community work of Ann Karlen at the Outstanding in Her Field Farm Dinner on Sunday September 17, 2017 at 4:00pm to 7:00pm. This annual awards fundraiser will be held among the vineyards at The Inn at Grace Winery (50 Sweetwater Road, Glen Mills). The dinner is designed to recognize talented women making a difference in the culinary field. This year’s honoree is Ann Karlen who lives and breathes what it means to be “farm-to-table,” by creating a community of farmers and food artisans to encourage the use of local produce and goods. Karlen succeeds last year’s winner Chef Esther McManus, a culinary pioneer and local food legend. Guests and friends of the honoree will feast on a locally sourced communal meal created by talented chef-members of LDEI Philadelphia, paired with luscious wines crafted on the property. Funds raised by the event will help to fund scholarships for women entering the culinary field.

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#ThrowbackThursday Diner En Blanc Philadelphia ‘16: Fashion Edition

#ThrowbackThursday Diner En Blanc Philadelphia ‘16: Fashion Edition

Its #ThrowbackThursday and Diner En Blanc is right around the corner! Looking for some last minute inspo on how to plan the perfect outfit? Any returning guest can tell you that creating the perfect look isn’t always easy. It must be all white (no off white), no jeans, and classy of course! Check out some of our favorite fashion moments from Diner En Blanc 2016.

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Easy Recipes For A Pinterest Perfect Picnic Basket At Diner En Blanc Philadelphia

Easy Recipes For A Pinterest Perfect Picnic Basket At Diner En Blanc Philadelphia

Plan on bringing your own basket to Diner En Blanc Philadelphia this year? Well, lucky you! Just because you choose to spend less doesn't mean you should eat less. Make others envious with these picture-esque dinner options. These pinterest inspired recipes don’t only look good, they taste it too. A basket full of these dishes is sure to draw admirers who will be be wishing they had packed their own.

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#ThrowbackThursday Diner En Blanc Philadelphia ‘16: Table Spread Edition

#ThrowbackThursday Diner En Blanc Philadelphia ‘16: Table Spread Edition

Its #ThrowbackThursday and Diner En Blanc is right around the corner! Looking for some last minute inspo on how to plan, eat and decorate? Any returning guest can tell you that creating the perfect table spread isn’t always easy. It must be white, portable, and classy of course! Check out some of our favorite works of art from Diner En Blanc 2016.

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Philadelphia Public Relations Jobs at Aversa PR

Philadelphia Public Relations, Public Relations Jobs, Aversa PR, Social Media, PR, Special Events

Our team is growing! Aversa PR & Events and Philly Loves Fun are pleased to present a new Philadelphia PR job and internship opportunities. Please see each listing for specific job descriptions, instructions on how to apply and other details. 

PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR

Aversa PR & Events is growing! Our expanding team seeks to fill the new position of Public Relations Coordinator. We are seeking an organized, creative and driven multi-tasker to assist with food, theater, culture, arts and neighborhood client accounts. We work with small business owners, entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders that expect the best from us - including smart and creative results, on a budget, in a timely manner, with measurable results. We're seeking a professional with the following skills: press release research, writing and pitching; client account management; social media; media monitoring and tracking; finding speaking and awards lists and submission; festival and trade show coordination for clients; light event planning; photo shoot coordination; agency team activities. Ability to meet deadlines required.

Successful candidates will exhibit attention to detail, be excellent communicators, work well under pressure, have a sense of humor, be a team player and be able to generate award-winning messaging on the fly. Passion for PR and desire to wildly exceed client expectations is a must! Open to various scenarios from 20 to 40 hours per week.

Please submit a formal cover letter, resume and list of social media samples/handles to hr@aversapr.com. Applications will be considered incomplete without all three elements. No phone calls please. If you have applied in the past feel free to apply again for this new position. For more information about us and our company, visit www at aversapr dot com 

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Aversa PR & Events seeks a creative, motivated, organized individual with outstanding social media and writing skills to assist with food, theater, culture, arts and neighborhood client accounts. We work with small business owners, entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders that expect the best from us - including smart and creative results, on a budget, in a timely manner, with measurable results. Candidates should be self-starters and be self-motivated - with a drive for exceeding expectations and a 'go big or go home' attitude. Seeing a candidate that is extremely creative and enjoys brainstorming to come up with unique, fun, informative approaches to social media.

Responsibilities include:

  • Research audience preferences and discover current trends.
  • Creating and managing content and engagement for multiple social media accounts for select clients on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, LinkedIn.
  • Create engaging text, image and video content.
  • Take photographs for social media platforms and/or coordinate with photographers/clients.
  • Developing and implementing Facebook and Twitter advertising campaigns.
  • Developing promotional marketing campaigns for client events and products.
  • Design posts to sustain readers’ curiosity and create buzz around new products.
  • Measure web traffic and monitor SEO.
  • Creating timelines and budgets, coordinating tasks, writing reports, and completing projects on deadline.
  • Develop an optimal posting schedule, considering web traffic and customer engagement metrics.
  • Stay up-to-date with changes in all social platforms ensuring maximum effectiveness.
  • Facilitate online conversations with customers and respond to queries.
  • Report on online reviews and feedback from customers and fans.
  • Oversee social media accounts’ layout.
  • Suggest new ways to attract prospective customers, like promotions and competitions.
  • Overseeing other PR/Marketing/Editorial projects as assigned.

Salary/Job Requirements: 

  • Proven work experience as a Social media coordinator
  • Expertise in multiple social media platforms
  • Ability to deliver and collaborate on creative content (text, image and video)
  • Familiarity with online marketing strategies and marketing channels
  • Ability to gasp future trends in digital technologies and act proactively
  • Strong writing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Multitasking and analytical skills
  • Dependable and able to meet deadlines
  • Self-starter that can take leadership with little supervision
  • Strong project management experience, handling changing priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment
  • Strong proofreading and editing skills
  • Interest, experience and passion for all things social media and our clients' topics
  • BS degree in Marketing, New media or relevant field
  • Optional: In-depth knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics
  • 20 to 40 hours per week

Please submit a formal cover letter, resume, list of social media samples/handles and salary range to hr@aversapr.com. Applications will be considered incomplete without all three elements. No phone calls please. If you have applied in the past feel free to apply again for this new position.

SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROJECTS COORDINATOR - NON PROFIT 

Aversa PR & Events seeks a special event and projects assistant to help with a seasonal non-profit event planning and community project that begins immediately and concludes in early November- with the actual event taking place in late October. Position is based out of office in Center City for 12-14 hours a week and involves administrative work, client meetings, nonprofit organizing and outreach to health partners, organizing volunteers, managing project timeline, coordinating vendors, light design work in Word, supervising volunteer projects, making marketing calls to schools and community organizations, and other duties as assigned.

Schedule is flexible and will involve approximately two days a week of work (one full day, one half day) - with the days of the week falling in between Monday through Friday, 9am-6pm.

Project involves working with several large nonprofits on a health event that benefits children in the region. Interest in nonprofits, health and event management is preferred.

Candidate should be highly dependable, super organized, have attention to detail, ability to work in professional office setting of the client, good communication skills, and can-do attitude.

Position is for a special project that is in October. Hours are 10-14 hours per week (average) leading up to the event.  Project position could lead to additional work down the road. Complete applications should include a formal cover letter and a resume.

Celebrate National Watermelon Day With Specials Around Philadelphia

Celebrate National Watermelon Day With Specials Around Philadelphia

Aversa PR clients celebrate National Watermelon Day on Thursday, August 3, 2017 with all day food and drink specials in Old City District, East Passyunk, South Street and Center City. Celebrate one of the summer's most popular season flavors with everything from light salads, to sweet and salty combinations, to refreshing cocktails, to beer infused with watermelon. 

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Le Bec Fin Alum Brings A Taste Of Paris To Ardmore With New French Pastry And Chocolate Shop

 Le Bec Fin Alum Brings A Taste Of Paris To Ardmore With New French Pastry And Chocolate Shop

Brothers Joseph and Antoine Amrani are sweetening up Downtown Ardmore with the opening of French pastry and chocolate shop Delice et Chocolat at 7 Station Road. Ardmore's newest eatery features pastries, danish, cakes and artisan chocolates made on location, along with an espresso bar, smoothies, sandwiches, salads and house-made quiche. Guests can purchase their treats to go, or they can sit and enjoy them inside the French Parisian Bistro-inspired cafe. Delice et Chocolat is open for business Tuesday-Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm, Saturday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Sunday from 8:00am to 2:00pm. The space formerly housed Centofanti Master Tailors. 

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East Passyunk Revs Engines For 12th Annual Car Show And Street Festival With 140 Hot Rides, Street Food, Live Bands, Family Fun And More

East Passyunk Revs Engines For 12th Annual Car Show And Street Festival With 140 Hot Rides, Street Food, Live Bands, Family Fun And More

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) is revving up for the 12th Annual Car Show and Street Festival on Sunday, July 30, 2017, from 11:00am to 4:00pm, on EPA between Broad and Dickinson streets.  Over 140 muscle, classic, antique, custom and show cars, trucks and motorcycles will line the Avenue, with street vendors, rack sales, kids’ activities, live music and the Bang! Boom! CRAFT! Show in between.  Wine and dine among the cars as award-winning restaurants and food trucks serve specially priced street food and summertime drinks. Admission is FREE for attendees and $20 for cars. The rain date is Sunday, August 6, 2017. For information, visit www.visiteastpassyunk.com, tweet at @epassyunkave and follow #passyunkcarshow.
 

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