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Advice From a 94-Year-Old Veteran of the Military and Public Affairs

PRSay

Air Force, where he spent most of his career in public affairs. Then, after his liberation from the Stalag Luft I prisoner of war camp, he spent 41 years in public affairs. He answered the reporters’ questions as completely and honestly as possible, but he didn’t linger in the room. Perdue, is retired from the U.S.

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What people think vs. What people think about

Onclusive

The key to public perception, public affairs, and public relations. A lot of effort in public relations and marketing communications goes into influencing what people think, but influencing what people think about is equally, if not more important.

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Behind the Headlines With Matt Sutton

Cision

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. And to really increase the chances of getting through, I call up the reporter/producer. Be fearless. Or eye opening?

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5 “Founding Fathers” Of PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

He also invited reporters to the site of the accident rather than trying to cover it up, embracing what was then a very unusual practice of transparency. Dan Edelman (1920-2013) brought products to the public’s attention in a way that was new at the time – by getting their stories in newspapers and on television.

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Crisis Management Lessons From Boeing’s 737 Max Disasters

PRSay

According to reports, an automated flight-control system had sent the airplanes into nosedives. Gordon Johndroe , vice president of global media relations and public affairs for the Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer, spoke to members of PRSA’s Corporate Communications Section in the Nov. We were playing catchup.

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Getting hired and ahead in marketing and PR

Stephen Waddington

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. He set up his own business before heading up W North.

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We Must Confront the Uncomfortable Truths – Roger Bolton

Ethical Voices

What to do when a reporter is writing a story that you know will quickly become inaccurate Why we need to confront the uncomfortable truths The ethical use of technology and AI Understanding the Page Principles Why don’t you tell us a little more about yourself and your career? Thank you so much for the opportunity. But you know what?