PRSay

JULY 6, 2022

The Air China flight descended through the smog and I saw Beijing for the first time in 2003. I threw myself into understanding mandarin and Chinese history and reveled in getting to know the community. I was a PRSA member off and on during my time abroad, including serving as an international delegate at large in 2014.

Communications 95

Communications Internal International Travel 95

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Since, 2003, to be exact. So, I thought it was worth commemorating since the MN PR Blog has been an instrumental part of the local PR community for 15+ years. Like I said, Ryan started the blog in 2003. Ryan posted interviews with key PR leaders. Because, it’s been around FOREVER! This is a pretty big moment.

Blogging 78

Blogging Agency Community Local 78

Critical Mention

APRIL 26, 2017

My favorite is when we outsourced our media rights to Learfield/International Sports Properties in 1999. Clearly winning the 2003 Men’s Basketball National Championship will always be at the top of the mountain. You’re often interviewed for pieces on the business of sports for media outlets like ESPN.

Sports 60

Sports Internal International Enterprise 60

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Undoubtedly the pressures and volatility of working in PR/communications ( as I discussed recently with Nigel Sarbutts ) contribute towards feelings of losing control and being unhappy at work. I also wonder whether disillusion may be inherent in PR/communications careers and act as a brake on long-term effectiveness. David Sawyer.

Communications 104

Communications Community Measurement Study 104

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Isabelle McLemore – Senior Director, Global Corporate Communications, UFC. Coming out of college I came across an opportunity as a communications intern at Tennis Canada. How do we want to engage people in the community so in the lead up to there is excitement, there’s fun? They are speaking on our behalf.

Sports 68

Sports Education Construction Television 68

PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

What is unique about my position is that I sit within the our Portland Newsroom – consisting of our PR, Social and Analytics team – so I work hand in hand with my PR leads, Social Strategists, Community Managers and Analytics lead. Communication, writing and critical thinking skills are what I look for most in a prospective hire.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Social Media Sports Strategy 60