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The Power of Local Knowledge: Why Product Development Should Start with Listening to Your Community

Stern + Associates

How can organizations confidently take advantage of the benefits associated with modern technology while avoiding negative impacts on surrounding communities? Existing data science techniques cannot accurately understand key cultural nuances in language amongst predominantly communities of color.

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The Intersection Of Public Relations And Public Policy: A Strategic Approach

Landis PR

Unlike those involved in federal politics, local and state officials are more regularly out and about in their communities, presenting frequent opportunities for direct, ongoing engagement. It is not merely to make our clients known in their community but also to contribute to constructive dialogue and policy change.

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Ahead of the Academy Awards, Marketing Wisdom From the ‘Barbie’ Blockbuster

PRSay

This “Barbie” garners media The film’s PR tactics generated immeasurable earned media coverage across varied outlets, from local TV to national outlets like The New Yorker , The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CNN and the BBC.

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Wise Words from the Corner Office

Barokas

Learning how one utility set up a community solar farm or a battery storage unit helps other utilities glean concrete lessons and plan their own programs. Highlighting these case studies is also a good way to tell the world about the innovative, community-focused work our members do. Those are key to leadership success.

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Five Quick and Easy Ways to Show #PR Thanks

Deirdre Breakenridge

I remember sitting with a college student at a local Starbucks. She was asking me about different careers in PR … what type of PR would suit her best and whether she should pursue agency or in-house communications work. I recently participated on a tech committee to help construct a survey for educators. Industry Associations.

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How a World-Class Convention Center Became a Beacon of Hope During the Pandemic

PRSay

As part of the PRSA Storytellers series , Tony Sclafani, the Javits Center’s senior vice president and chief communications officer, spoke to PRSA Publications Director John Elsasser. The Javits Center has 4,000-5,000 construction workers. We view the building as a New York City community partner. We remember stories.

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4 Corporate Communications Lessons From Hurricane Harvey

PRSay

Fortunately, nonprofits and religious communities helped organize relief efforts and connected volunteers with families in need. Companies, too, have many potential allies in a crisis — including employees, industry groups, financial analysts, community and consumer advocacy groups, and think tanks. Help people to help you.

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