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Caine’s Arcade: How Powerful Storytelling Can Make a Difference

Polaris

In 2011, Caine Monroy was a 9-year-old boy much like any other kid his age—except that he had built an arcade in his father’s auto parts store in East Los Angeles. creative agency. On the designated date, Mullick organized the surprise party while George, Caine’s dad, distracted the youngster with a visit to their local pizza joint.

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Back to School! 3 Solo PR Pros on Becoming an Adjunct Instructor

Solo PR Pro

For many solo PR pros, the idea of becoming an adjunct instructor at a local college or university can be appealing. “With more programs moving online, opportunities to teach no longer have to be limited to your local university,” explains Kristie. DePaul University College of Communications, 2011 – 2022.

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The Extra Mile PR Strategy: Wow Your Customers

Doctor Spin

In 2011, a Twitter user jokingly tweeted to Morton’s Steakhouse asking if they could meet him at the airport with a steak when he landed. 2011, August 19). Here’s a list of creative PR activities that can help your organisation stand out, engage customers, and encourage them to share their positive experiences with others.

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15 Up-and-Coming PR and Social Media Marketers to Watch

Communications Conversations

So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. Her empathy, creativity and collaborative approach make her a fantastic colleague, and our clients continually sing her praises. I’m quite certain Alison will find herself in a senior leader role very soon. Hill Center.

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The 22 most influential people in PR, Comms & Social in the Twin Cities

Communications Conversations

She’s an institution in the local PR scene, and without question, someone who has changed many, many lives. She doesn’t speak locally much anymore, but when she does, I’m sure to snag a ticket. Trend-setters. Greg Swan, director of digital, social, PR and innovation, Fallon. She’s my personal favorite.

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Future of PR: 2020 edition

Stephen Waddington

He published a paper called PR 2020 on behalf of the CIPR in 2011 that examined the future of PR. It’s impossible to keep coming up with creative ideas to reach and resonate with audiences who are not represented by a PR team. Each corporate PRCA member will be expected to engage with a local school each year. Progress is slow.

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PR Rock Stars: space150’s Morgan Hay-Chapman

Communications Conversations

When I first met Morgan Hay-Chapman (in I believe 2011) she was the president of the U of M MN PRSSA chapter (a big deal), president of the MN Daily (an even BIGGER deal), a full-time student (ho-hum), and I believe she had an internship, too (at space150, where she is currently employed–go figure).

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