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In Memoriam: Ralph Kam, APR, Fellow PRSA

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Kam worked for decades in Hawaii’s PR profession, including government, health care, financial services and education roles. Kam’s journey with PRSA began in 1982 as a member, and he later assumed several leadership positions. He also served on the Board of Directors in the late 1990s.

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In Memoriam: Reed Bolton Byrum, APR, Fellow PRSA

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Byrum served as PRSA’s president and CEO in 2003. He then moved to Texas, where he held corporate leadership roles for EDS Corp. Skilled in mergers and acquisitions, Byrum counseled companies on financial structures and market positioning. counseling high-tech companies and financial institutions.

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Stories: Better than Cuddling?

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That’s according to a 2003 study by University of Oregon professors Judith Hibbard and Ellen Peters. We knew stories were more effective than charts, tables, graphs and simple assertions at helping readers remember what they’ve read, use the information and make good decisions based on the information.

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The Now and No of Engaging LGBTQ Audiences

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Now: Supporting LGBTQ organizations financially and vocally year-round. In 2003, he co-founded FH Out Front, the first global LGBTQ communications practice at an international PR firm (FleishmanHillard). No: Promoting corporate statements on your pro-LGBTQ policies, but continuing to allow unequal treatment in the workplace.

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How to Prepare a PR Crisis Plan

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Who is responsible for managing the financial aspects of any crisis management , including dealing with any offers from crisis PR firms or expenses incurred through legal advice. In 2003, British Petroleum’s plan for dealing with a spill at its Alaska oil field was criticised for being overly complex and confusing.

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What It Means That Starbucks Brought Back Its Pumpkin Spice Latte in August

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Given the popularity of the PSL, which Starbucks began serving in 2003, this trend makes sense. With many top chief financial officers predicting another economic downturn in the upcoming year, perhaps next fall will find us at peak pumpkin spice once again. Though autumn officially starts on Sept. And who knows?

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Let the Cision® Communications Cloud® Work for You

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We’re enabling you to finally deliver proof of financial impact and earned media ROI. He previously worked at Bloomberg LP from 2003 to 2009 where he held progressing leadership roles within the company’s Media Group. Edelboim has over 15 years of experience at the intersection of media and technology.