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In Memoriam: Patrick Pollino, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

He served in local, regional and national positions with PRSA, including as president of Boston’s PRSA Chapter. Pollino chaired the 1998 PRSA International Conference (today known as ICON) in Boston. He was also part of the team leading communications for the Three Mile Island nuclear scare in the late 1970s.

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How the PESO Model Changes PR’s Conversation

Cision

Although your executives may get excited when an acquaintance at the gym compliments them on their local business journal profile, they’re going to get a lot more excited when you can show them your PR efforts generated revenue for your organization. It’s a primary communications channel both internally and externally.

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[Guest Post] Five Ways to Ensure Your Next Speaker Lineup Includes More Than Just Middle Aged White Guys

Deirdre Breakenridge

i] At the International Consumer Electronics Show I attended last week, of the twenty-two keynote speeches, only three were delivered by women. She has volunteered in India and South Africa, helping empower women through job skills training, in local communities. __. [1] June 4, 2014. January 7, 2014. January 7, 2014.

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Become a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador with the National Weather Service

Melissa Agnes

We must all work together on a hyper local level to change the way our friends, neighbors, and co-workers prepare for and respond appropriately to hazardous weather. As of mid-November 2014, over 1,000 organizations have been recognized as Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors. Tornado warnings alone were not enough. More information.

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“A Lightbulb Moment”: Inside the Content Program That Helped Marriott Weather the Pandemic

Contently - Strategy

But in that sea of platitudes, one message stood out: a video from then-Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson getting choked up talking about how the pandemic would impact associates through no fault of their own. Today, Traveler spans 87 local editions across the globe. ” Local travel for a global audience.

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PR rising in Africa rising

Stuart Bruce

In 2014 advertising spend in Africa increased 14.6%, compared to a global average of 3.2%. Stuart Bruce speaking on digital and social media in PR at the World Conference on PR in Emerging Economies at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. 80% own mobile phones. Photo @h_kirigo.

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

Polaris

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. He also addressed the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival. He posted the event information on Facebook, and it eventually made its way to the front page of Reddit.