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In Memoriam: Joe S. Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

The full-service firm represented a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to local nonprofits, many of them clients for more than two decades. For his work there, the Russian Public Relations Association made him a lifetime member in 2005. Epley founded Epley Associates, Inc.,

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In Memoriam: Patrick Pollino, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

He served in local, regional and national positions with PRSA, including as president of Boston’s PRSA Chapter. He officially retired in 2005, although he continued consulting for several additional years. Pollino chaired the 1998 PRSA International Conference (today known as ICON) in Boston.

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PR Heroes Of The Hurricanes

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

McIngvale has navigated these waters before; he offered shelter to victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Clearly he’s a local businessman with a flair for PR and promotion, as well as a deep commitment to community. McIngvale’s bold gesture came in contrast to the response of Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen.

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Landis 32 Anniversary – How I Donated my $320: Part 2

Landis PR

Landis President Sean Dowdall and Founder David Landis recently discussed business’s role in fostering and supporting the communities in which our clients, community and family live. I’ve been a member of this Grammy-nominated ensemble since 2005. In 2022, we’re upping the donations to $320. That stylistic versatility (Baroque!

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Cider sip or cider slip? Would you let a politician endorse your brand?

Stephen Waddington

Prior to the 2005 election, Cornwall was Lib Dem yellow across the county, with one Labour constituency in Falmouth and Camborne. By 2015, the Conservatives won all six local seats. Whilst the politicians have much to gain by getting out and about to real communities, businesses and people, how do brands benefit?

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Using Social Amidst a Crisis: Q&A With Scott Peacock & K.C. Brown

Cision

Social media can quickly turn local events into breaking national news which means every season is crisis season. They turned to their crisis communication plan and Cision Global Insights At the recent “ Prepare for Crises Lurking Beneath Your Brand ,” Scott Peacock and Cision’s K.C. They just weren’t there.

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Emergency communications in the era of social media

Presspage

Since Wilma in 2005, no hurricanes have made landfall with such destructive power. The Cape Verde type hurricane was typed as the most intense since Dean in 2005. Emergency services, victims, local authorities and organizations turned to social media to stay connected.