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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. New technology, new commitments. Daily newspaper circulation in the United States has fallen from its height of 61.8 million in 1974 to 24.3

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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. I’m not convinced this has happened.

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Global Social Media for Local Social Good

wiredPRworks

Global Social Media for Local Social Good. Social Media Club [SMC] is a worldwide organization, with local chapters, that serves as connecting organization for anyone interested in social media. Chicago’s SMC chapter, launched in October 2008, presents events that mix socializing, networking and learning.

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Confusion, Technology and Talent in Marketing; Off Script #26: Frank Pollock on Fundamentals and What He’s Learned from Working in CPG

Sword and the Script

He’s hung a shingle and runs a consultancy focused on marketing technology. I curate a newsletter on marketing technology so I read a ton of articles about marketing every week. Most of the articles are about the latest technology or tool and Scott Brinker makes some great points about this in his book Hacking Marketing.

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Meet the Media: Cristina Commendatore, Editor in Chief of FleetOwner

Bianchi Biz Blog

It’s great to see how safety technologies and creature comforts have evolved in the vehicles that we ultimately rely on to bring us our goods. Our Commercial Vehicle Group also won editorial excellence awards for investigative journalism, a technology article on hydrogen trucks, and editorial use of data.

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Met the Media: Ryan Gehm, Editor-in-chief at Truck & Off-Highway Engineering

Bianchi Biz Blog

I most enjoy the stories that stem from firsthand experiences with new vehicles and their latest technologies – and the in-depth conversations with the engineers who developed them. A local newspaper for which I interned, The North Baltimore News (Ohio), assigned me to cover the Dayton Air Show.

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How Can Financial Services Organizations Use Social Media?

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An expert in marketing and promotions, Chris is frequently quoted in trade publications and is a featured guest on podcasts offering insights into how technologies impact consumer interactions with brands. Currently, Chris serves as secretary of the local school council at Newberry Math and Science Academy in Chicago.