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Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Stu Opperman, APR

Solo PR Pro

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. When he arrived on campus, however, he was amazed by the student-run broadcast stations, including radio and TV stations that would actually compete in the local market for ratings. “I

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Why Earned Media is More Important Than Ever

Critical Mention

Many people across the globe have tuned in to TV channels, radio stations, social media platforms and the web for news and updates on the state of the world during this pandemic. News organizations are endlessly working to deliver COVID-19 updates from a global, national and local perspective. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Everything You Need to Know About Earned Media

Critical Mention

Earned Media is publically gained content that is written about you or your brand without paid promotion or advertising. It can also be seen as word-of-mouth marketing or free advertising. A local reporter mentions your brand on live news. . Take control of your organization by tracking and editing your TV earned media.

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Back to School Media Pitches

PR for Anyone

So for the next thirty days, in terms of your local media, newspaper, radio, television, you have a great opportunity to pitch back-to-school stories. All kinds of things you’ve got sports starting. .: Also, check out our next Get PR Famous upcoming live events at www.GetPRFamous.com and www.SpeakfromYourPowerLive.com.

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Holding out for a hero

Stephen Waddington

Daisy sent out a press release on 7 April to local media contacts and a JustGiving page was set up. No advertising, no sponsorship, no sales promotion or other fundraising efforts. The story is linear – an idea to raise some money from friends and family grew in ambition to include the local community.

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How COVID-19 will impact PR practice and skills

Stephen Waddington

In the consumer sector, the entertainment, gym, hospitality, sports and travel industries in the UK shutdown on 23 March when a lockdown was applied. Media relations has been impacted by a decline in advertising and the reduced distribution of newsprint. Radio, television and streaming are also holding up or growing.

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What is PR? 141 PR and Comms Pros Explain What They Do for a Living

Sword and the Script

11) “I get my clients, who are experts in their fields, into newspapers, magazines, online publications and on TV and radio.”. 24) “I do research to better understand what people know about college sports and then try to help fill the gaps with compelling content and proof points.”. 115) “Advertising.”. 135) “Speechwriter.”.

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