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The Field of Emergency Management: Why It Is Not A Profession

Melissa Agnes

They refer to emergency management as a profession, yet indicate that following Hurricane Katrina in 2005 “…emergency managers were having a difficult time explaining their roles to policy makers and to the public. I have done a ton of media work as I am the Public Information Officer as well for our agency. In conclusion. References.

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The Field of Emergency Management: Why It Is Not A Profession

Melissa Agnes

They refer to emergency management as a profession, yet indicate that following Hurricane Katrina in 2005 “…emergency managers were having a difficult time explaining their roles to policy makers and to the public. I have done a ton of media work as I am the Public Information Officer as well for our agency. In conclusion. References.

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Behind the Headlines With Jody Fisher

Cision

Austin & Williams, the advertising, branding and digital marketing agency has recently tapped Jody Fisher, a NYC PR veteran, to head up its new in- house PR practice. Jody joins the agency with an extensive background in communications. He began as a radio reporter before transitioning to PR in 1999. My favorite book is….

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Forget “Better PR” — The PR Industry Needs Education

Doctor Spin

We got to experience the hippie web (2005-2015) revolving around earned and owned media. Having truckloads of agencies adds complexity and kills ROI. If you’re working in a communications department or PR agency, please invest in digital PR courses. Cover photo by Jerry Silfwer ( Prints / Instagram ). The outcome?

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The PR Industry Needs More Than Just Better PR

Doctor Spin

We got to experience the hippie web (2005-2015) revolving around earned and owned media. Having truckloads of agencies adds complexity and kills ROI. If you’re working in a communications department or PR agency , please invest in digital PR courses. Cover photo by Jerry Silfwer ( Prints / Instagram ). The outcome?

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The Essential Guide to Mass Communication: History, Methods, Ethics, and the Future

Masters in Communications

Typically, it is synonymous with broadcast and print media: radio, TV, and film (small and large screen), print media, and advertising. The printing press emerged around 600 years ago, but printed media technically existed for thousands of years.

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