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What the Uvalde Shootings and Other Crises Reveal about Press Conferences

PRSay

DPS held the follow-up press conference where the director characterized the local police’s action as the “wrong” decision. The local District Attorney, Christina Busbee, issued a statement that they wouldn’t be issuing statements. Despite very public and memorable examples, communicators seem to learn this lesson the hard way.

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Global Social Media for Local Social Good

wiredPRworks

Looking back to 2010, one of the most inspiring events I've ever been a part of was a collection of social media for social good experiences from around the world. Global presenters shared incredibly powerful ideas with Social Media Club Chicago's community. Global Social Media for Local Social Good. Social Media Club Chicago.

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How Earning My APR Gave Me an Edge on the Competition

PRSay

In the spring of 2010, I was working in a mid-level PR job at a company that I loved. I started the process immediately, and was supported every step of the way by my local PRSA Chapter. I became president of my local PRSA Chapter in 2017 and executive director of a small nonprofit. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

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ICON 2023 Preview: Award-Winning Journalist Michele Norris on Discussing Race and Creating Community

PRSay

Michele Norris, an award-winning journalist, emboldens audiences through candid discussions about race, culture and communication in America. In 2010, she launched what became a Peabody Award-winning initiative, “ The Race Card Project ,” which fosters conversation among individuals about their differences.

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The Value of Strategic Communications in the PRSA MBA/Business School Program

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Nearly a decade ago, the PRSA Foundation sponsored research that found only 23 percent of graduate business schools consistently provide instruction in reputation management, corporate communications and related ethical dimensions. And nine out of 10 acknowledged more training in core communications disciplines is merited.

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Landis 32 Anniversary – How I Donated my $320: Part 3

Landis PR

Originally founded by renowned Chef José Andrés in 2010 after a huge earthquake devastated Haiti, WCK is now first on the ground after a disaster, not only feeding communities with nourishing and delicious food but putting local chefs to work and training future chefs through its Food Producer Network. Robin with NBN volunteers.

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The corporate blog makes a major comeback in 2020

Communications Conversations

According to the good folks at the UMass Dartmouth Center for Marketing Research , corporate blogging use was down to 21% among the Fortune 500–the lowest it had been since they started tracking in 2010. Corporate blogging spiked and now 77% of Fortune 500 orgs are using their blogs again to communicate with key audiences.

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