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Behind the Headlines With Ashley Simmons

Cision

In this interview, Ashley discusses how to best leverage data and analytics, establish specific objectives for your communication strategy and be creative and take risks with your public relations efforts. What drew you to the field of public relations and communication? The tools and technology will come after.

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5 “Founding Fathers” Of PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

But as VP of public affairs, he fashioned a unique response to mounting criticism of Mobil during the energy crisis. Mobil took out full-page advocacy op-eds in the New York Times to share the company’s viewpoint on public issues like technology, mass transit, and energy independence.

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Behind the Headlines With Susannah Malarkey

Cision

Listening carefully takes energy, but it pays off in spades. How has the public affairs industry changed since you started that organization? Twenty years ago, almost every company of any real size had an in-house public affairs staff. What role does social media play in your job? You can’t do better than that.

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3 former PR pros who made mid-career shifts and lived to talk about it

Communications Conversations

Former role: Vice president of communications and public affairs with Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE). I resigned my last full-time PR job in December 2014, as vice president of communications and public affairs with Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE). What was your last PR job? Full time, nearly 22 years.

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13 Truths About PR ? How Many Do You Believe In?

PR Matters

This cannot be said of any other single comms discipline, be it investor relations, lobbying, social media management, internal communications, marketing, media relations, public affairs, or advertising. To do it right, you must expect to commit and invest serious time, energy and resources into it for the long-term.

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13 Fortunate Truths about PR

PR Matters

This cannot be said of any other single comms discipline, be it investor relations, lobbying, social media management, internal communications, marketing, media relations, public affairs, or advertising. To do it right, you must expect to commit and invest serious time, energy and resources into it for the long-term.

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PRoust Questionnaire: Kim Blanchette

PR Conversations

This may sound pandering and cheesy, but it’s right now, working with my team at the Alberta Energy Regulator, as well as the opportunity to volunteer as an executive with the Canadian Public Relations Society. Who do you think has great public relations? What is your idea of PR nirvana? Hmmm, tough one.

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