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

Sword and the Script

The largest PR and comms tech companies, along with many startups, are now controlled by PE firms; is this good for the PR community? This adds to a growing collection of private equity firms (PE) that have taken an ownership stake in software companies that provide tools to PR and communications professionals.

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Paid Internships: The Key to Diversifying the PR Profession

PRSay

For many young or career-transitioning PR professionals who represent under-resourced identity communities, an unpaid internship — even for academic credit or experience — is a non-starter. The Comunicadores for the Future program funds six- to nine-week paid communications internships with nonprofit organizations in the D.C.

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Public relations and professionalism: work to do to realise full potential

Stephen Waddington

The European Communication Monitor reported in 2017 that four out of five public relations departments are failing to operate at their potential. billion to the UK economy (Public Relations and Communications Association, 2021). billion in 2016 (Public Relations and Communications Association, 2016).

Publicity 167
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The Importance of PR Skills in a Hyper-Globalized World

PRSay

Then, on April 20, 2016, Mitsubishi President Tetsuro Aikawa resigned suddenly after admitting that his company had falsified its fuel-efficiency reporting. But then the 2016 scandal forced Nissan to suspend selling those models. Those viewing the May 2016 press conference were not limited to members of the media.

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Chat Recap: Fake News, Changes in 2017, and More

Solo PR Pro

On the second Wednesday in December, we held one of our traditional Q&A chats, where top independent communication professionals shared thought leadership, tips and advice in response to questions submitted by the community ( learn how to join us here ). What changes do you foresee for the profession in 2017?

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Public relations and professionalism: work to do to realise full potential

Wadds Inc.

The European Communication Monitor reported in 2017 that four out of five public relations departments are failing to operate at their potential. billion to the UK economy (Public Relations and Communications Association, 2021). billion in 2016 (Public Relations and Communications Association, 2016).

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Bank Stress Tests Complete. Could Your Bank Now Pass a “Reputation” Test?

Reputation Us

The 2017 Annual Survey of Bank Reputations released a week after the Fed’s stress test results, revealed that the weight of importance of governance and innovation in banking has increased, as the importance of leadership and performance has declined. Banking Reputation Drivers for the past few years include: 2017.

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