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4 Tips for Transitioning From Military Public Affairs to the Civilian Sector

PRSay

With more than two decades of experience in public relations and military public affairs, Dr. Sweetser offers advice to those on the cusp of transitioning from military public affairs to the civilian sector. • Looking for a job is a lot easier when you’re rubbing elbows with your peers locally in the field.

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

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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 Here in the public affairs office there are just two of us — there used to be five, and then there were four, and then three.

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

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The full-service firm represented a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to local nonprofits, many of them clients for more than two decades. He was also a founding partner in Worldcom Public Relations Group, a network of independent firms that grew to include businesses in 35 countries.

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The Different Types of Public Relations: A Complete Guide

Stern + Associates

Public relations is a strategy for businesses to maintain communication between themselves and their stakeholders. On one hand, businesses want to communicate important information to their customers, and on the other, customers and other stakeholders want to be informed about the business and its products or services.

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How public relations responded to COVID-19

Stephen Waddington

“Practitioners worked to lift the voices of medics and scientists against the ever-present flood of misinformation so that both politicians and the public can make decisions based on the reality of the virus and its effects,” said Alastair McCapra, CEO, CIPR. This included participation in BBC and Sky documentaries about the crisis.

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Helsinki, Finland – Growth Path Ahead

Landis PR

It also provides information on key economic indicators, government initiatives, and advice for foreign companies looking to navigate Finland’s media environment. The festival pays attention to its impact on the local community, residents, and the environment and works determinedly to cut down its harmful effects. 20–21, 2024.

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APR, Ph.D. or Experience: Which Is Best for Teaching Undergrad?

PRSay

I was a new mom, juggling full-time teaching and a part-time career in the Air Force Reserve as a public affairs officer. I attended the local Chapter’s jump-start session and a couple of local workshops, but then put my APR studies on hold for a year. However, Accreditation wasn’t easy. Ann Peru Knabe, Ph.D.,