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Reflexivity Memo on PR practice from craft skills to education. A case of ‘plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose’.

PR Conversations

Then, please return to read this Reflexivity Memo inspired by Jim’s answers to the questions that I posed in 2008: Q9. Craft skills in 2008 – such as writing or editing – were an entry point for many, expected by employers, and readily supplied by educational institutions.

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Behind the Headlines With Ted Meyer

Cision

In times of crisis, are you able to think on your feet? I had a few stories published in high school journals, and starting around junior high I used to write letters to the editor of the local paper. For the largest banks, the reputational damage from the financial crisis could take a generation to repair.

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Behind the Headlines With Rich Oppel

Cision

It will include reputation management, crisis management, brand enhancement and media relations. How do you think your background in journalism will help you in this new role? How did you make the switch from journalism to PR? Giving counsel to executives and organizations facing opportunities and challenges.

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Google News: a new way to spread the story

Presspage

When the Global Financial Crisis occurred in 2008, traditional news media was hit hard. These tech giants allowed citizen journalism to proliferate, and for PR, this meant that companies could now become the source of their own news. Brand reputation: Similar to Domain Authority , except this is just for news.

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2010s: The decade defined by impact

Karen Freberg

I started getting actively involved in researching in social media back in 2008, but the first time I had the chance to teach social media was back in 2011. I would have never imagined this would become one key part of my brand and reputation in the industry and academy. I became a social media professor in this decade.

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How to Get On in New Communications: Be Nice

ZudePR

“When I first started blogging in 2008, it was to document my own journey through a changing media landscape, knowing PR needed a new approach. I think there’s a mutual professional interest as well as enlightened self-interest; to improve the value and reputation of what we do. New Media New Tools New Audiences.

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2016: When PR Turned to the Dark Side

Flatiron Communications

2016 was the year when the currents that have slowly eroded the tenuous relationship between journalists and PR pros coalesced to create an existential crisis that may not be easily remedied. I haven’t seen much from PRSA on Team Trump’s disregard for the ethical guidelines that have buoyed the PR profession’s reputation all these years.