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PR must grow up and appreciate the value of qualifications, learning and research

Stephen Waddington

These include value, measurement, gender, BAME diversity and the reputation of the industry itself. Qualifications, continuous learning and a mature community of practice that engage theory and practice are among the hallmarks of a mature profession. But public relations is seemingly the profession that never learns.

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Unlocking the strategic potential of internal communications

Wadds Inc.

Business value of international communications The Gallagher State of the Sector 2023/24 report sets out the business case for internal communications based on its contribution to culture, strategic alignment and value creation. It’s measured by means of employee engagement. I’d go further and add productivity and profitability.

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Earned Media vs. Media Relations [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Critical Mention adds a media database; Talkwalker acquires Nielson Social; Watch out for fine print in media monitoring contracts As a term, earned media made a big splash in search trends in late 2004 or early 2005…and then interest waned. Over time, the digital community warmed to the term again.

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Public relations and professionalism: work to do to realise full potential

Stephen Waddington

Practitioners and academics operate in almost entirely separate communities. Betteke van Ruler borrowed the title of a poplar book on gender issues to describe the situation between the two communities. To communicate effectively across a full range of platforms and technologies. Organisational Capabilities.

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Public relations and professionalism: work to do to realise full potential

Wadds Inc.

Practitioners and academics operate in almost entirely separate communities. Betteke van Ruler borrowed the title of a poplar book on gender issues to describe the situation between the two communities. To communicate effectively across a full range of platforms and technologies. Organisational Capabilities.

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The Complete Guide to PR Stunts

5W PR

Community Involvement. In 2005, Snapple tried to make the world’s largest Popsicle. Measuring a publicity stunt’s success depends on the initial goal. If the point is to raise money then you measure how close you came to the predicted amount in nickels and dimes. What Makes a Successful PR Stunt?

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The Extra Mile PR Strategy: Wow Your Customers

Doctor Spin

He argues that founders should not underestimate the power of compound growth and should measure their startup’s progress through weekly growth rates. Offer pro bono services to a non-profit organisation in your community. Host a community cleanup event or volunteer day with employees and customers. McGraw-Hill Education.