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PRSA Introduces Innovative Program to Guide Journalists Transitioning Into PR and Communications

PRSay

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. In addition, we will cover many of the fundamentals of media relations, so our program also would be beneficial to those starting out in public relations — including students and new professionals in PR, media and journalism.

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Brand Strategy Best Practices For Cannabis Businesses

The Hoyt Organization

The cannabis industry is expected to attain an annual growth rate of 14.06% between 2024 and 2028. Invest In Media Relations In an already crowded cannabis market, media relations can help you reach new audiences. Encourage customers to leave reviews , as they can significantly impact your local search rankings.

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Meet the Media: Sebastian Blanco, Editor-in-Chief of Automotive Engineering

Bianchi Biz Blog

In 2024, I expect to focus on the technical details of EV powertrains, ADAS and automated driving technologies – including sensors and silicon – as these are the building blocks for our future cars, and companies are absolutely working on them today. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Meet the Media: Seth Clevenger, Managing Editor for Features at Transport Topics

Bianchi Biz Blog

During my college years I contributed stories to the student newspaper and interned at a couple local news outlets in southwest Ohio before graduating with my bachelor’s in English-Journalism in 2005. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? area locals, A Sound of Thunder. Know your audience.

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PR Agency Life: What to Expect

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

I was out of school and had several years of experience as an executive assistant, including a stint as the admin for a publicly traded company’s investor and media relations director. I began to tire of the days spent faxing (yes, I’m old) press releases one at a time to manually created lists of media contacts and 9 p.m.

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Meet the Media: Mary Gannon, Editor-in-Chief of Fluid Power World & Senior Editor at Design World

Bianchi Biz Blog

I have been in journalism or PR for 25 years — I went to Boston University for journalism and upon graduation, I worked as a business reporter for a local daily newspaper on the outside of Cleveland. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Is Traditional Media Still Relevant in PR?

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

7 Reasons Traditional Media is Still Relevant in PR 1. Print media (magazine) consumption rose in 2023 , and this trend should continue in 2024, according to a study by Pew Research Center (via MediaPost). And keeping in mind that a lot of news on social media originated with a reporter or media outlet.)

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