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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. When we published the first “Public Relations Handbook” in 1967, the notion of social media, influencers, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, podcasts and search-engine marketing did not exist.

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Behind the Headlines With Lynda Fernandez

Cision

After graduating from college with a degree in broadcast journalism, a professor recommended me for a part-time position at the local Fox affiliate. In 2005, I was hired by the former Realtor Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches. The Internet and social media have transformed the way people access information.

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Behind the Headlines with Eliot Harrison

Cision

Eliot Harrison first joined MCS Healthcare Public Relations in 2005. His understanding of clinical data in a range of therapeutic areas has allowed him to manage and build the relationships between the brand team, the media and nationally recognized KOL’s.

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The Extra Mile PR Strategy: Wow Your Customers

Doctor Spin

In addition to providing strategies for building “zombie loyalists,” Shankman also offers advice for engaging with customers on social media , handling negative feedback and criticism, and creating a customer service culture within your organisation. Run a social media contest and reward user-generated content.

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New Year’s Honours 2015

Stuart Bruce

She’s currently the chair of Global Alliance (the confederation of the world’s major PR and communication management associations and institutions), but has also been president of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (in fact under her leadership we finally achieved chartered status).

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R.I.P. For PR Spin: Ethics, Public Relations and The Imminent Death of “Spin”

MaccaPR

For a terrifically funny example of spin, watch the 2005 movie, "Thank You For Smoking.". Considering how he mistreated his direct reports, disrespected and intimidated constituents of the organization, blasted the local news media, and valued bulldozing as his favorite leadership style, I responded, "Then give me something to work with!".

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The transition from media to PR: Four former journalists talk about the surprises, struggles and wins

Communications Conversations

And, how can companies better work with the media in the years ahead? There is such a large news content hole that needs to be filled between newscasts, websites, social media, etc. Media still need content. PR professionals still need earned media to promote priorities. We still need each other.

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