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Remembering how 9/11 Changed the World – and Communications

wiredPRworks

Twenty years ago, today, we remember how 9/11 changed the world – and communications. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications. We needed to find ways to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively. Producing a letter took time to write, print or copy and mail.

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Remembering how 9/11 Changed the World – and Communications

wiredPRworks

Twenty years ago, today, we remember how 9/11 changed the world – and communications. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications. We needed to find ways to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively. Producing a letter took time to write, print or copy and mail.

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8 Ways to Make Your Press Release More Effective

Cision

According to a survey of the releases distributed by (a certain PR firm) on one day: 78% of public relations people spend extra money to dress up their releases with printed letterheads and color…the 78% broke down into 34% on a simple black letterhead, 16% on a one-color letterhead, and 28% on a letterhead with two or more colors.

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How September 11 Impacted PR and Email Communications

wiredPRworks

In 2012, I wrote an update on a previous post with thoughts on how the September 11 attacks immediately reshaped community, public relations and communications. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications. We needed to find ways to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively.

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A 2-Minute Public Speaking Hack Using Body Language

Polaris

Communicate poorly to your boss or colleagues, and you may miss opportunities to get buy-in for your ideas. And a poorly handled print or broadcast interview could turn a relatively benign issue into a full-blown crisis. In today’s post, we’ll take a look at a public speaking hack intended to help improve your presentation skills.

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

Melissa Agnes

I read this personal communication to a class of experienced emergency managers at the Leaders Academy at the FEMA Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, Maryland. 1 (Printed in Wikipedia, “Lorne M. and Rebecca Parker; Marjorie Suckow (May 2012). Retrieved 11 August 2012. References. Retrieved 2009-11-07.

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What’s New In B2B Tech PR For 2017

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Ad tech clients want to speak to marketing decision-makers, 3D printing clients target prospective partners in medical or architectural sectors, and so on. Between 2012 and 2014, organic social reach dropped from 16% to 6% –and wise PR counselors know they have to bite the “paid” bullet if they wanted to maximize social content.

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