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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

PRSay

It was refreshing to hear Todd’s optimistic vision for a future in which a more independent news media will regain the public’s trust and return to covering local communities with a sense of shared values. For PR professionals, being able to work with trustworthy, engaged and ethical journalists to tell our clients’ stories is crucial.

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Meet PRSA Board of Directors Nominee David Marshall, Ph.D., APR

PRSay

When I was hired to chair the Department of Strategic Communication — affectionately known as SCOM — at Morgan in 2018, our founding dean DeWayne Wickham insisted that our department be more aligned to our professional society to ensure that our students would be connected to the most up-to-date industry practices.

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World Press Freedom Day Celebrates 30th Anniversary & Pays Tribute to Fallen Journalists

Newsfile

Also, WPF celebrations will take place in local, national or regional events around the world. At least 67 journalists and media workers were killed during the year–the highest number since 2018 and an almost 50% increase from 2021. Moreover, this represents an almost 50% increase from 2021. The United Nations started this day in 1993.

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A Guide to Your Accreditation Journey

PRSay

The APR designation demonstrates one’s ability to think strategically and validates a professional level of ethics, experience and competence. Prior to submitting my application, I attended an APR Boot Camp at a local university. Lastly, I wanted to set myself apart from my peers. Studying for the Computer-Based Examination (CBE).

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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. Bank social media team in 2018 after graduating from the University of Minnesota with a degree in journalism. Megan’s positive attitude, mature professionalism and outstanding work ethic stood out to both clients and leaders.

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Future of PR: 2020 edition

Stephen Waddington

Tackling fake news and disinformation: an ethical issue that strikes at the heart of practice 6. Each corporate PRCA member will be expected to engage with a local school each year. Larry Fink, CEO, BlackRock, used his annual letters to business leaders in 2018 and 2019 to call companies to account on their societal impact.

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Acting Ethically Means Going Beyond Performative Action – Candace Hamana

Ethical Voices

She discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: What to do when your employer doesn’t let you act in true faith How to make land acknowledgments more than a performative action The importance of cultural contexts Tell us about yourself and your career? What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted at work?

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