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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

PRSay

24, Chuck Todd of NBC’s “Meet the Press” shared his insights on the state of journalism and its future. It was refreshing to hear Todd’s optimistic vision for a future in which a more independent news media will regain the public’s trust and return to covering local communities with a sense of shared values.

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The Best Journalism Movies

Landis PR

Photo courtesy of Pixabay In honor of the 2023 Academy Awards, the Landis team couldn’t resist picking our favorite movies about journalism to be nominated for or win an Oscar. I was really excited when the movie “All the President’s Men” hit my local theater in 1976. The protagonist is one of America’s top journalists, Edward R.

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The 22 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

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Executive Thought Leadership According to Forbes , thought leadership has never been more important. To achieve the desired results, a strong thought leadership strategy from the outset is crucial. PR pros often hire small teams of writers and editors to help scale thought leadership efforts.

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PRSA Introduces Innovative Program to Guide Journalists Transitioning Into PR and Communications

PRSay

So far in 2024, the Los Angeles Times , The Wall Street Journal , Time magazine, Sports Illustrated and National Geographi c, among other outlets, have all conducted layoffs, while journalists at several Condé Nast publications staged walkouts over proposed job cuts. How was your transition into public relations?

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Local Reporters Give Advice on How PR Pros Can Build Media Relationships

PRSay

Media relations hinges on the relationships that we create and maintain with the press. We have to know what journalists need and how to avoid behaviors that hurt PR reputations in newsrooms. After being a professional journalist for more than four years, I recently left the field to pursue a career in public relations.

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Meet Board of Directors Nominee Jessica M. Graham, APR, Fellow PRSA

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Alma mater: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Hussman School of Journalism & Media. I wanted to join earlier but didn’t have the required experience at that time, so I joined the Charlotte Public Relations Society, an established local group. Why is leadership service at PRSA important to you?

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S&T Live Recap: JCPenney’s Michelle Sing on Leadership and Finding Your Wings

PRSay

Sing, who studied journalism and still has a passion for news and telling stories, has two parallel responsibilities at JCPenney — communications and philanthropy. “In The many flashpoints we’ve seen over the last 36 months have given the communications function added importance and credibility,” she said.