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For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow. And So Is He

ZudePR

She’s a great communications practitioner (particularly crisis management), a fellow grammar pedant, and like me, is always learning. But it’s only been since I set up my own PR firm in April 2014 that I’ve come to really value having people like Jane around. Over the years, it’s always been good to catch up.

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Importance of a PR Degree and How to Use a Public Relations Degree

5W PR

In a recent article, we cited a study that estimated that public relations would grow about 6% between 2014 and 2024 and that U.S. Having a wide array of PR-related skills and education could make you an ideal fit at nearly any small business. Census Bureau estimates there are nearly 6 million small businesses in the U.S.

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PR and Marketing Professionals: Three ways to be better in the new year

The Stalwart Blog

For instance, the New York Times ’ You’re the Boss blog published its last post in December 2014 and renamed its small business section Entrepreneurship. While it’s not uncommon for reporters and editors to change periodically, there are other aspects with the media that alter as well. Are there new sections?

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29 Advanced Digital Newsletters That Help You Learn

ZudePR

As all small businesses know, you need to spend your time wisely. So, back in early 2014, I plunged headlong into content curation. Content marketing had been mushrooming and seemed to explode as 2013 turned into 2014. Having stepped down as CEO in 2014, he now has more time to share his knowledge. Truthfully.

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5 Internet Trends for PR Pros to Watch

Solo PR Pro

This year’s report highlighted that the severity of cyber threats is rising with 10MM+ identities Exposed in 15 Breaches in 2011 compared to 11 in 2014. Whether you work with B2C or B2B client, ensure that your crisis communication plans include cyber threats/attacks. You can view the full slideshow below.

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Orlando or Bust! Last Chance to Register for Solo PR Event at Discounted Rates

Solo PR Pro

Crisis Communications: Through the Digital Noise – Melissa Agnes, President and Co-Founder of Agnes + Day. Measurement on a Small Business Budget – Lisa Gerber, Founder, Big Leap Creative. Solo PR Pro founder, Kellye Crane, and member and frequent collaborator Karen Swim relax after the 2014 Solo PR Summit.

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28 Observations from 28 Months as a Solo PR

ZudePR

In 2014, a whopping 581,000 businesses started up in the UK. According to Bloomberg , a staggering 8 out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within the first 18 months. In some small businesses, the owner also produces the product or service, markets it and delivers it to clients.”. Perhaps it’s both.