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4 trends in journalism and what they mean for the PR industry

Communications Conversations

But, that doesn’t mean journalism is thriving again. dropped by 23% between 2008 and 2019. As a fan of journalism, I’m all for paywalls. Trend #4: Local news has a capital shortage. Impact: This comes to no surprise to anyone who follows local news. Local TV stations, too. Will it last?

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

PRSay

In 2008, he received PRSA’s highest individual honor — the Gold Anvil. The full-service firm represented a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to local nonprofits, many of them clients for more than two decades. He also has served as chair of the PRSA College of Fellows and the Counselors Academy.

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Reflexivity Memo on PR practice from craft skills to education. A case of ‘plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose’.

PR Conversations

Then, please return to read this Reflexivity Memo inspired by Jim’s answers to the questions that I posed in 2008: Q9. Craft skills in 2008 – such as writing or editing – were an entry point for many, expected by employers, and readily supplied by educational institutions. I’m not convinced this has happened.

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Meet the Media: Cristina Commendatore, Editor in Chief of FleetOwner

Bianchi Biz Blog

Our Commercial Vehicle Group also won editorial excellence awards for investigative journalism, a technology article on hydrogen trucks, and editorial use of data. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Just this year, FleetOwner won a Jesse H. What elements or characteristics do you look for in a story?

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Met the Media: Ryan Gehm, Editor-in-chief at Truck & Off-Highway Engineering

Bianchi Biz Blog

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? And before that, I was an English and Journalism student at Bowling Green State University. And before that, I was an English and Journalism student at Bowling Green State University. I’ve been with SAE International’s Media Group for nearly 23 years.

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Who Can Be a Solo PR Pro Now?

Solo PR Pro

In 2008, we shared that Solo PR Pros can be involved in: Business consulting. Journalism. Some have local practices and others are international. As a solo, you can chart your own course and craft a practice that includes diverse areas of expertise. Community relations. Corporate communications. Direct advertising. Fundraising.

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Behind the Headlines With Ted Meyer

Cision

In this interview, Ted Meyer, senior vice president of global public relations and communications of Natixis Global Asset Management, shares his thoughts on the importance of communication during a crisis, how the financial crisis of 2008 is still affecting brands and what PR used to look like before the Internet and social took over.