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In Memoriam: Joe S. Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA, a decorated PRSA leader who was a friend and mentor to many members and champion for the ethical practice of public relations, died suddenly in his South Carolina home on Nov. In 2008, he received PRSA’s highest individual honor — the Gold Anvil.

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Book Review: A Century of Spin

Wadds Inc.

Ethics in public relations practice can be a challenging issue. It’s an appropriate time to revisit A Century of Spin, first published in 2008 by the then University of Strathclyde professors David Miller and William Dinan. A Century of Spin presents a persuasive case for why the profession should constantly be vigilant on ethics.

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Bank Stress Tests Complete. Could Your Bank Now Pass a “Reputation” Test?

Reputation Us

After the economic downfall of 2008 the Fed wanted to ensure banks would be able to continue to lend to consumers and businesses even in a severe financial crisis. banks have significantly rebounded from the 2008 financial shock. A good reputation is essential to a bank or credit union’s well-being. The top three “Overall” U.S.

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Bank Stress Tests Complete. Could Your Bank Now Pass a “Reputation” Test?

Reputation Us

After the economic downfall of 2008 the Fed wanted to ensure banks would be able to continue to lend to consumers and businesses even in a severe financial crisis. banks have significantly rebounded from the 2008 financial shock. A good reputation is essential to a bank or credit union’s well-being. The top three “Overall” U.S.

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15 years after: the collective “grilling” of Jim Grunig still delivers visionary insights on the future of PR

PR Conversations

Let’s look at some of the main statements made by Jim during the 2008 interview and ask ourselves some questions: I dislike the term “targeted” publics. Jim Grunig (2008) Powerful and meaningful statement on the fact that we need to see the reality (also or mostly) through the publics’ eyes. “I

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P.T. Barnum: “There’s No Such Thing as Bad Publicity”

Doctor Spin

This was done by embracing controversy, using storytelling to his advantage, and sometimes, pushing ethical boundaries. Today’s leaders can draw from Barnum’s playbook, albeit ethically, by using powerful narratives and effective public relations strategies to garner attention and influence their stakeholders. The power of a brand.

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Behind the Headlines With Rich Oppel

Cision

It will include reputation management, crisis management, brand enhancement and media relations. I ended 45 years in journalism when I retired as editor of the Austin American-Statesman in 2008, so it didn’t feel like a “switch” so much as completing one phase of my life. What will this role entail? What was behind that decision?