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6 Best Practices for Identifying and Reacting to a PR Crisis

Cision

In the Journal of Marketing Management, a group of British researchers write that crisis communication has “implications for brand equity and consumers’ purchase intentions.” Writing in a trade journal, Heather Ripley of Ripley PR says that what constitutes a crisis is oftentimes subjective. Identifying a PR crisis.

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Mission Impossible? Migrating to a Career in Public Relations

PR Job Coach

Here is another guest blog of mine on Lindsay Olson''s site on migrating from a career in journalism to one in public relations. Lately though, I am receiving queries about how to migrate into a career in PR from journalism. For certain, if you currently have a job in journalism it is definitely good training for a career in PR.

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Managing Media Relations for a Publisher; Off Script No. 32: Rachael Wolensky of ALM

Sword and the Script

The attraction was instant, she says, and at that young age, it was a deciding moment in her determination to pursue a career in either PR or journalism. Not only is it a small, local organization in NJ, but I’ve realized how important supporting those with mental health and addictions really can be. Contact us here.

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The transition from media to PR: Four former journalists talk about the surprises, struggles and wins

Communications Conversations

Paul Business Journal). You know you have skills but you don’t know how they will translate outside of journalism. The journalism world is much more fast-paced. Teaching people on the PR side about the journalism side. Journalism taught me a lot – including that life isn’t guaranteed to anyone.

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5 Business Press Hits & The PR Strategy Behind Them

Shift Communications

But coverage in The Wall Street Journal s, Forbes , Business Insiders and Fortunes of the world are achievable for companies of all sizes – startup or mature, public or private. A brief mention in a local blog, where client SteelHouse’s $2,000 vacation stipend was referenced, immediately struck me as PR gold. New York Times.

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Ethical Issues with Coalitions and Front Groups – Greg Bailey

Ethical Voices

I was the managing editor of the local business journal here in Nashville before joining a local PR firm. But if I’m going to hire somebody, they’re going to have a handbook as an employee that includes everything from here’s your healthcare insurance to, a whole section on ethics.

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Maximizing Your PR Potential: A CEO’s Guide to Mastering Public Relations on a Busy Schedule

Victorious PR

Galen is a homeowners insurance agent who has stayed with Victorious PR for years. Our clients range from software developers to solar power sales people to insurance claims lawyers to feminine power coaches. and Wall Street Journal just BEGGING us for a quote from a small business owner just like you! Guess what?