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In Memoriam: Joe S. Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

In presenting him with the award that year, Board Chair Jeffrey Julin, APR, remarked: “Joe Epley has distinguished himself over many years as a sophisticated, ethical professional who has been an inspirational leader of PRSA. For his work there, the Russian Public Relations Association made him a lifetime member in 2005.

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Public Relations Objectives

Doctor Spin

Through consistent and effective communication, PR can sway public opinion in favour of the organisation, enhancing its reputation and standing in the community. Building trust and credibility is another crucial objective of public relations. Increase positive publicity and decrease negative publicity.

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In Memoriam: H. J. (Jerry) Dalton Jr., APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

Air Force’s Pentagon-based public affairs operation, has died. In 2007, PRSA presented Dalton with its highest individual honor — the Gold Anvil Award. His peers have referred to him as “a true pioneer in public relations.”. (Jerry) Dalton Jr., APR, Fellow PRSA, the first communications professional to head the U.S.

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Thoughts on Balancing Your Professional Work and Your Activism

PRSay

Some of us are fortunate to work for companies that tell employees to bring their whole selves to work, that invest in corporate social responsibility and that act as responsible members of their communities. Perhaps by reclaiming the activist roots of public relations and embracing this new model, we can be more open about our own activism.

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Helsinki, Finland – Growth Path Ahead

Landis PR

Key services: Strategy and Organizational Culture Strategic Communications, Public Relations and Branding Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility Data Analysis and Future Scenarios Crisis Communications Top Advice for Foreign Companies Navigating Media and Communications Environment in Finland 1.

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Code of PR Ethics: The Gray Area of Communicating a Point of View

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Do PR professionals present accurate and truthful information? SlideShare boasts 80 million users sharing, as the name suggests slides, especially from presentations or research. Corporate constraints. Ethical PR folks try to present the truth but sometimes are constrained by corporate edicts.” Through a lens. “I

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IABC Webinar Recap: The 2020 JOTW Communication Survey Review

Sword and the Script

We presented a sampling of the findings – along with analysis – from the 3 rd Annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020. The IABC Heritage Region recently hosted Ned Lundquist and I for a webinar. Here’s the recording: Also, see these pieces related to this year’s survey: PR Measurement: How is Communications Proving Value?

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