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A Former Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Marine Corps on Why He Pursued His APR

PRSay

Marine Corps public affairs conference in New Orleans in 2011. I sat in the audience of roughly 200 Marine Corps public affairs officers and observed a debate on the value of sending them to a newly-formed, yearlong master’s degree program in communications, and if having the APR really added credibility.

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What to Look for When Choosing a PR Agency 

Landis PR

Photo courtesy of Pixabay Prepare for your Search Before beginning your search for a PR agency, it’s vital that you and your team make a list of your needs and define why you are looking for an agency in the first place. Hiring an agency is a partnership – you’ll have to dedicate time to it. Presentation over zoom?

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What You Can Do With a Public Relations Degree

5W PR

A public relations degree offers diverse career opportunities. Professionals in this field shape and maintain organizational reputations, manage communication strategies, and engage with stakeholders. They engage with stakeholders, develop advocacy campaigns, and manage issues related to public policy and government affairs.

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Facebook And The Perils Of Opposition PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Is it ethical for a PR agency to smear a competitor? The picture is one of a company doing its damnedest to work all contacts, tap all allies, and thwart all critics to salvage its reputation. The picture is one of a company doing its damnedest to work all contacts, tap all allies, and thwart all critics to salvage its reputation.

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Five Steps to Manage Client-Agency Relationships

Landis PR

All relationships take effort, and that includes the one between client and communications agency. If both client and agency understand relationships, responsibilities and expectations, it’s usually smooth sailing. The goal is that no one from agency or client side ever has to wonder, “what’s going on this week/month/quarter.”

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For PR Agencies, Does Cannes Really Matter?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The other reason is that for many PR agencies, Cannes simply hasn’t been on the radar, except when a client is a sponsor or honoree. In 2015, PRs were heartened that three winning Lions were entered by PR agencies, and the Procter & Gamble’s “Like A Girl” campaign won the PR Grand Prix.

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The Public Relations Agency: Your Secret Weapon

Doctor Spin

Are you considering hiring a public relations agency? Collaborating with a great PR agency could be your secret weapon. many different types of PR agencies, let me give you the basic rundown on how to get it right. How To Work With PR Agencies II. The Benefits of a Public Relations Agency III.

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