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International Conference Preview: 5 Questions With Journalist Laura Ling

PRSay

In March 2009, while researching the trafficking of North Korean women for Current TV’s “Vanguard” documentary series, North Korean soldiers captured Ling and her colleague Euna Lee along the China-North Korea border. 20, Ling will share more of her story as a keynote speaker at the PRSA 2019 International Conference in San Diego.

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Split Sessions: Recognition, Rewards, and Feedback

Doctor Spin

Positive reinforcement is critical in fostering an open and transparent internal communications culture. They are also fundamental for improving internal communication and fostering a corporate culture of openness and dialogue. I use Split Sessions for recognition, rewards, and feedback. Bakker-Pieper, A., & Oostenveld, W.

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PR Case Study: The Facebook Like Button

Doctor Spin

Facebook introduced the Like button in 2009. Insight: Change the Internal Polarity When we think of features and functions as PR professionals, we have a tendency to think of them as standalone communication activities. Can we change the internal polarity? 1 Facebook like button. 2023, February 3). In Wikipedia.

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Meltwater acquired as private equity tightens grip on PR software market [PR tech sum no. 47]

Sword and the Script

Sumeru Equity Partners acquired a majority stake in the internal comms platform SocialChorus. The company was founded in 2009 and was bootstrapped until 2022 when it closed a $180 million Series A round. SocialChorus was merged with Dynamic Signal and rebranded as FirstUp. Muck Rack named Inc. 5000 for the second time.

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

Bianchi Biz Blog

A local newspaper for which I interned, The North Baltimore News (Ohio), assigned me to cover the Dayton Air Show. Born and raised in the Pittsburgh area, not far from where SAE International is headquartered, I’m a diehard Steelers and Penguins fan. Tell us a little about yourself (family, interests, hobbies, background, etc.)

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Conference Recap: Laura Ling on Never Giving Up Hope

PRSay

During her compelling General Session today at the PRSA 2019 International Conference in San Diego, Ling talked about her captivity in North Korea, which eventually made headlines around the world. .” And now, it is Ling who is inspiring audiences by sharing her own harrowing and inspiring story.

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Barbara Rozgonyi Talks 2022 Sales Success Strategies on The Rainmaking Podcast with Scott Love

wiredPRworks

Barbara Rozgonyi is a recognized international digital thought leader and sales performance expert whose crush your sales quota training programs accelerate success for companies and customers. He is the producer of The Rainmaking Podcast and has produced podcasts since 2009. He speaks professionally on the topic of positive influence.