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Prediction: 50% of media relations positions will be eliminated in 10 years

Communications Conversations

On one hand, I see a lot of people still working in an environment similar to 2001. Mainstream media still dominated the landscape. In fact, my prediction: 50% of all media relations jobs will be eliminated in 10 years. Consider the facts: FACT: Mainstream media reach continues to wane. A whole lot, methinks.

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Our Industry, Your Answers: Breaking Down the 2018 JOTW Communications Survey

Waxing UnLyrical

The role of communicators – whether it implicitly states it in our job descriptions or not – is to keep on top of societal and industry trends so we can ensure our organizations keep pace with or stay ahead of the competition. You can learn more about Sword and the Script Media, LLC by visiting [link].

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Corporate Communications is Taking More PR Work In-House, finds Survey; Media Relations Gets Even Harder

Sword and the Script

It’s a trend that mirrors similar patterns seen broadly in the marketing for the last several years, where CMOs have slashed agencies in favor of in-house teams. Ned launched “ Job of the Week ” (JOTW) email newsletter in 2001 as a free resource for PR and communications professionals looking for work. 5) planning and strategy (37%).

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New Survey Identifies the Hottest Trends in Corp Comm and PR; Announcing the 2018 JOTW Communications Survey

Sword and the Script

A new survey of primarily corporate communications professionals identified the hottest trends and tactics in PR – and perhaps those that aren’t so hot too. Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. The Data Story on the Hottest PR Trends.

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A critical review of Excellence Theory in an era of digital communication

Stephen Waddington

It sought to explore how public relations could evolve from a tactical craft that broadly focused on publicity and media relations to become a management discipline. James Grunig assembled a team of six public relations academics and practitioners under his leadership.