Education, Media Relations, Public Affairs and Publicity

Public Relations Objectives

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

What are some typical public relations objectives? PR professionals craft compelling narratives and critical messages that resonate with stakeholders , influencers , and publics , and they disseminate these through various channels, including traditional media, social media , and direct communications.

Publicity

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Where To Find Public Relations Entry-Level Jobs

Doctor Spin

MARCH 1, 2024

Where can you find entry-level public relations jobs? If I were starting today, I’d probably prefer not to wait for public relations entry-level jobs to end up on any of my social feeds. Here’s a list of places where someone might find entry-level jobs in public relations: Public relations agencies.

Publicity

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Being Prepared for Wherever the Day Takes You

PRSay

JULY 5, 2023

So there I was, walking down the hallway of the Courtyard by Marriott in Minneapolis, on my way to attend day one of the 2023 PRSA Public Affairs and Government Summit on June 14-16 in Minneapolis, when my cell phone dings with following text: “Fire, Alert III, Twin, 17-L, ETA: Now.” Am I going to get media calls?

Exercises

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Helsinki, Finland – Growth Path Ahead

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

In this week’s blog, our Public Relations Global Network partner, Taru Tujunen from Ellun Kanat , writes about the business environment in Finland. Finland is consistently ranked as the happiest country in the world, and trust is an essential aspect of Finnish society, making it a safe and stable environment for investment.

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What should you do when you think you received an unlawful order? Dave Honchul

Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 30, 2023

He’s a public affairs specialist at the US Department of the Treasury and a docent at the National Museum of the US Air Force. I’m one of those folks that you would never have imagined if you saw me growing up, ever being in public relations. You need to do this,” and he hangs up the phone.

Public Affairs

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Behind the Headlines With Matt Sutton

Cision

MARCH 30, 2016

Given my background and our legislative successes, I feel like we are in a unique position to expand our public affairs practice. . You’ve worked with a number of public affairs organizations. How does social media play into your media relations strategy? Social media is incredibly important.

Public Affairs

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15 years after: the collective “grilling” of Jim Grunig still delivers visionary insights on the future of PR

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Let’s look at some of the main statements made by Jim during the 2008 interview and ask ourselves some questions: I dislike the term “targeted” publics. This suggests that the organization should try to limit its publics to those it wants to reach because of its self interests.

Exercises

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Unlocking Revenue Potential With The Power Of PR

Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Michelle Lyng, Novitas Communications. Many people understand that public relations can drive reputation, but some struggle to recognize that public relations can drive revenue.

Leadership

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Behind the Headlines With Steve Majors

Cision

OCTOBER 20, 2016

In this interview, Steve discusses what he learned from working in television news, the skills needed for successful media relations and how to improve your pitching strategy. Their public affairs agency was at the center of so much that was happening to rebuild trust in public institutions after Hurricane Katrina.

Television

Television Public Affairs Pitching Healthcare

The Importance of Community Relations in Healthcare

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

You probably don’t think about sponsored support groups, school educational campaigns or recruiting efforts…but these are all community relations efforts that are vital components to any integrated communications program in healthcare. AND, they provide an important service to the community.

Healthcare

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Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Nicole Castro

Solo PR Pro

JUNE 8, 2021

Along the way, Nicole took on both full-time and consulting positions in community health, digital media and education where she has learned a lot, made plenty of mistakes and ultimately come to understand what is most valuable to her as a PR professional. In 2017, Nicole launched Nicole Lauren Consulting as a solo PR pro.

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ICON 2021 Preview: PBS Journalist Yamiche Alcindor on Illuminating the Human Experience

PRSay

JULY 14, 2021

4, the conference offers virtual educational sessions, networking, career fairs and more. She is now just the ninth host for the longest-running prime-time news and public affairs program on television. John Elsasser is PRSA’s publications director and editor-in-chief of its award-winning publication, Strategies & Tactics.

Conference

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Creative New Business Development – Providing Value Through Research

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

One of our Solo PR PRO Premium members , Kevin Anselmo of Experiential Communications, has done just that by conducting a comprehensive research study of a segment within his target audience: higher education. Kevin’s background and client base is primarily in the business education space. Kevin Anselmo, Experiential Communications.

Creativity

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Getting hired and ahead in marketing and PR

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

Danielle Whitfield, Media and Public Affairs Executive, Newcastle Airport @daniellemalvina Northern boomerang: brands to Newcastle Christian Cerisola was motivated to move into PR after working for a provincial newspaper and receiving poorly targeted pitches. Ivan joined the six person media team at the university.

Marketing

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Going Beyond Media Relations: Other Services Solo PR Pros Can Offer

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A big misconception about public relations is that the only thing PR pros do is media relations. Here's how the Public Relations Society of America defines public relations : “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.”.

Media Relations

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

Communications Conversations

MAY 30, 2018

And, for many people, it just doesn’t leave us fulfilled the way jobs in the education, health care and non-profit worlds do. Former role: Vice president of communications and public affairs with Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE). So, sometimes people start talking about finding a job in another industry.

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The most important ethics priority for healthcare communicators – Kena Lewis

Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

She is the Senior Director of Public Affairs and Media Relations at Orlando Health. The best piece of ethics advice I ever received came from my grandmother who had about a sixth-grade education. Joining me on this week’s episode is Kena Lewis APR, Fellow PRSA. The ethical challenges of online identity.

Healthcare

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Winning better relations with the community

PR Conversations

JANUARY 29, 2015

One of the notable developments of scholarship in public relations in recent years has been an increased focus on its role in society. By the time he wrote the chapter: Winning better relations with the community, a decade later, Irwin was a counselor servicing a number of leading corporations and industry groups.

Community

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Winning better relations with the community

PR Conversations

JANUARY 29, 2015

One of the notable developments of scholarship in public relations in recent years has been an increased focus on its role in society. By the time he wrote the chapter: Winning better relations with the community, a decade later, Irwin was a counselor servicing a number of leading corporations and industry groups.

Community

Community Employee Local Groups

What a Duck Can Do For “Social” Media Relations

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 27, 2016

I’ve held on to a theory for a while now: Social media and media relations are a paradox. In today’s media landscape both are critical in public relations , but my theory begs the questions: Can the old and the new be blended together, and (bigger question) can one help drive success for the other?

Media Relations

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Public Relations Today

Public Relations Objectives

Where To Find Public Relations Entry-Level Jobs

Being Prepared for Wherever the Day Takes You

Helsinki, Finland – Growth Path Ahead

What should you do when you think you received an unlawful order? Dave Honchul

Behind the Headlines With Matt Sutton

15 years after: the collective “grilling” of Jim Grunig still delivers visionary insights on the future of PR

Unlocking Revenue Potential With The Power Of PR

Behind the Headlines With Steve Majors

The Importance of Community Relations in Healthcare

Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Nicole Castro

ICON 2021 Preview: PBS Journalist Yamiche Alcindor on Illuminating the Human Experience

Creative New Business Development – Providing Value Through Research

Getting hired and ahead in marketing and PR

Going Beyond Media Relations: Other Services Solo PR Pros Can Offer

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

The most important ethics priority for healthcare communicators – Kena Lewis

Winning better relations with the community

Winning better relations with the community

What a Duck Can Do For “Social” Media Relations

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