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Behind the Headlines With Ashley Simmons

Cision

It made sense that I should be in the nation’s capital to study public affairs and obtain more real-world experience, so I moved to D.C. It made sense that I should be in the nation’s capital to study public affairs and obtain more real-world experience, so I moved to D.C. I’ve never looked back.

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The Public Relations Agency: Your Secret Weapon

Doctor Spin

Public affairs (PA). For instance, one agency I worked at ( Springtime PR ) provided specialised services in corporate communications, internal communications, crisis communications, and public affairs (PA). Global vs local. Investor relations (IR). Media relations. Digital PR. Internal communications.

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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%. In-house PR people within companies – the regional and local operations of multi-nationals and big indigenous companies. Local independent PR agencies, some of which operate across several African markets. 80% own mobile phones.

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Who Can Be a Solo PR Pro Now?

Solo PR Pro

Direct advertising. Public affairs. Some have local practices and others are international. Corporate communications. Event planning. Fundraising. Government relations. Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC). Internal communications. Internet marketing. Investor relations. Journalism. Market research. Media buying.

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Ethical Issues with Coalitions and Front Groups – Greg Bailey

Ethical Voices

I was the managing editor of the local business journal here in Nashville before joining a local PR firm. In the public relations business, I’ve had one ethical dilemma. The work was in a 13-state region, and I was doing public affairs and grassroots advocacy. I was working for a national association client.

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Purdah communication and resource rules

Stephen Waddington

In a case last week the Government came under fire for spending public money on Facebook ads targeted at voters in marginal constitutions announced in September. Purdah covers civil servants of Government departments, local government, and the board members and staff of public bodies, and arm’s length organisations.

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#20: Building the bridge between infrastructure and data-driven media intelligence

NewsWhip

Brett: So, I guess is that, when we chatted before, I mean, that’s really the definition of a data-driven public affairs agency, correct? I mean, infrastructure is like the most local thing and the most global thing that you can imagine all at the same time. Talking Points. Agency of the future | Jump to text.

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