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Wuhan coronavirus: Trends and considerations for communicating during public health threats

Shift Communications

For communicators, managing the razor-thin line between sharing important details and inciting widespread panic requires a delicate balance. When there are often more questions than answers, seemingly straightforward communications exercises can result in unexpected consequences. Consistency in messaging is also a key consideration.

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Exploring Best Practices in Global Communications

PRSay

The Air China flight descended through the smog and I saw Beijing for the first time in 2003. My two-year assignment in Beijing extended to 11 years in China where I also led corporate communications for Ford Asia Pacific. We need to find the facts, understand the news and communicate compellingly. We’re diplomats.

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Spin machine: reputation and media experts are turning to TikTok

Mark My Words

But soon after the method increased in prominence, so did the internet – and, with it, opportunities to dissect the work of figures such as Blair’s director of communications, Alastair Campbell. ‘One always remembers certain phrases like “Education, education, education”.’

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In Memoriam: Craig Toyoki Miyamoto, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

After his journalism career, he served as director of public relations for the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, and later as executive vice president of SMS Communications, Honolulu. The Chapter inducted him as a member of the PRSA Hawaii Hall of Fame in 2003. In retirement, he continued to counsel clients through his own firm.

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5WPR Recognized as one of the Game Changers in New York’s PR Industry by Clutch

5W PR

Founded in 2003, 5WPR has been providing incredible PR services in the market. Communications Strategist, Financial Tech Company Learn more about our team and the services we provide by contacting us today! Apart from that, PR firms can also help you in damage control, improving your image to better connect with your target audiences.

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In Memoriam: Kathleen S. Kelly, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

Kelly retired from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications in 2019 after 16 years, including three years as chair of the Public Relations Department, where she was an internationally recognized authority on fundraising as a specialization of public relations. Kelly, Ph.D., She was 77. Page Society.

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Offleash Celebrates 20 Years

Offleash

The year was 2003. While media results stay paramount, the agency has successfully launched new services over the years, from media training workshops to IPO strategy and VC/investor communications, to building out specialized practice areas for content and research. Android, MySpace, and Tesla were founded.

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