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PR Has Evolved Since First ‘Public Relations Handbook’ in 1967, but Some Values Are Timeless

PRSay

About 2,200 local print newspapers have closed since 2005, cutting the number of newspaper journalists by more than half between 2008 and 2020. Social media has also raised important questions about how to stop the spread of misinformation without curtailing free speech. million in 1974 to 24.3 New technology, new commitments.

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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. How did Scott’s team keep the state’s tourism afloat? Scott: We communicated to local tourism officials in each community and they then communicated directly with businesses in their areas.

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Behind the Headlines with Eliot Harrison

Cision

Eliot Harrison first joined MCS Healthcare Public Relations in 2005. Further, his work at MCS has led to many successful national and local broadcast media relations campaigns. Now agencies will need to use their own analytics to provide recommendations on how we can reach that same audience through PR.

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

Melissa Agnes

Are we wasting energy discussing what to call our work, rather than devoting more time to learning how to do it better? 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.

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The Extra Mile PR Strategy: Wow Your Customers

Doctor Spin

Going the extra mile can be a long-term PR strategy if you can figure out how to do things that don’t scale. Partner with a local influencer to promote your business on social media. Hug Your Haters: How to Embrace Complaints and Keep Your Customers. PR Resource: How To Write a 1-Page Strategy Keep it clean.

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

Melissa Agnes

Are we wasting energy discussing what to call our work, rather than devoting more time to learning how to do it better? 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.

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Masters in Marketing: Cheryl Gale, March Communications

Mindful Marketing

Founded in 2005, March Communications is an award-winning communications agency that brings together technology PR, digital marketing and social media to foster growth for our clients. I really miss Sunday lunch in a local gastro pub and of course the ease of traveling to other nearby countries. How is it the same?