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In Memoriam: Ralph Kam, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

As an instructor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii Pacific University, Cha­mi­nade University, and the University of Phoenix, he helped form the professional foundations of many communicators. For his work and contributions to the Chapter, profession and community, he was recognized as the Hawaii Chapter’s Gregg W.

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How the APR Changed My Future

PRSay

As co-chair of PRSA’s marketing committee for Accreditation in Public Relations, I receive many questions from peers about the credential: How does the APR make you a better communicator? I needed the framework of a third-party endorsement from a known commodity — with infinite reach, a solid reputation and a well-articulated Code of Ethics.

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Maxim Behar was Re-elected Member of BBLF Management Board

Maxim Behar

He served as its Chairman for two terms from 2001 to 2007 and then Vice-Chairman for two more terms. Maxim Behar is also an Honorary Member of the BBLF, formally announced in 2007 for his outstanding contribution in establishing the Forum as a leading organisation in the field of ethical business and corporate social responsibility.

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Information Asymmetry: The Informed Minority Advantage

Doctor Spin

Stiglitz, who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2001 for analysing markets with asymmetric information. The social psychology perspective focuses on understanding how individuals behave, communicate, and make decisions within a group. The Mole (TV Series, 2001–2008). This is a crucial concept in economics and game theory.

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Whose Ideas are Whose? Protecting IP

PRSay

Ethical Considerations: Protection of Intellectual Property in Client & Agency/Consultant Relationships. We also need to consider the ethics of the agency/consultant repurposing ideas from a proposal that did not result in a contract or agreement. It may seem like a formality, but it’s important. It will save time and money.

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Ways to Open Dialogue, Ease Tension During Times of Tragedy

PRSay

The two recent nightclub mass shootings in Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida, the tragic terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, a number of other horrific mass shootings, along with the increased incidents of tragic deaths among African Americans, as well as police officers, leave us with feelings of helplessness, anger and fear. Ford, Ph.D.,

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The art of smart thinking in public relations

PR Conversations

This is often gendered with claims that women innately have superior communications skills and so are best suited to a career in public relations. . Trouble is that everyone can communicate can’t they, so why on earth would you need a qualification and membership of a professional body? Do we talk the language of business enough?