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Ranger Scott Gediman on the Ferguson Fire and 22 Years as Yosemite Park’s Public Affairs Officer

PRSay

Over his 22 years as public affairs officer at Yosemite National Park , Scott Gediman has experienced a myriad of crises on the job, from floods and rock falls to hantavirus outbreaks. “It It seems like my life here is a perpetual crisis,” said Gediman, a longtime PRSA member. We want to present people with the best information.

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Finding Confidence Through Accreditation

PRSay

As the urgency started to lessen, I still had the burst of adrenaline from being in a constant crisis. There was indeed a right and wrong way to practice public relations, and I had to make the space to properly articulate and act on how important proactive, strategic planning was in our work. Darcel Walker, M.A.,

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Leading With Ethics During COVID-19

PRSay

Each September, PRSA celebrates Ethics Month, featuring programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). We provided weekly training sessions to ensure that public affairs officers could hone their skills. This year’s theme is “Doing the Right Thing.” We shared social listening reports from FEMA.

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What the Uvalde Shootings and Other Crises Reveal about Press Conferences

PRSay

A press conference can be a risky way to convey information to the media and the public, particularly during a crisis. Unfortunately, recent history offers other examples of what not to do in a press conference after a crisis. Before crisis-related press conferences, communication rehearsals are necessary but often neglected.

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The art of winning new business and crisis management: A Q&A with Clyde Group Partner Aubrey Quinn

NewsWhip

Clyde Group is a high-growth, PR & Public Affairs firm with a tremendous track record of success in Washington. We have also invested in more services, including NewsWhip Spike, that really make us stand out when we deliver our business development presentations. Clyde Group does a fair amount of crisis work.

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Public Relations Objectives

Doctor Spin

Here we go: Public Relations Objectives Spin Academy | Online PR Courses Public Relations Objectives Public relations (PR) plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion by strategically managing the spread of information between an organisation and stakeholders , influencers , and publics.

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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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