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4 trends in journalism and what they mean for the PR industry

Communications Conversations

But, that doesn’t mean journalism is thriving again. dropped by 23% between 2008 and 2019. Supporting stat: One-in-five newsroom employees live in New York, Los Angeles or Washington, D.C. As a fan of journalism, I’m all for paywalls. In many ways, the situation is more dire than ever.

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Is The McDonald’s Lawsuit Smart PR?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Yesterday McDonald’s announced it is suing ex-CEO Steve Easterbrook over previously undisclosed relationships with company employees. Easterbrook was let go in 2019 because of what was termed a “consensual relationship” with an unnamed employee. Back in the fryer… And it didn’t have to be this way.

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PART 5: The VALUE of Reputation. Staff Retention.

Reputation Us

Employees who feel valued and secure in their positions are more likely to exhibit higher levels of job satisfaction and commitment, leading to increased productivity and quality of work. Employee turnover is financially burdensome and can be detrimental to your company’s reputation. A solid reputation reduces the cost of turnover.

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In Memoriam: Joe S. Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

In addition to an excellent personal reputation for professional ethics, Epley required his employees to embrace PRSA’s Code of Ethics, including adherence to the Code in client contracts. In 2019, he and Dorcas moved to the Woodlands at Furman in Greenville, S.C., Epley, who joined the U.S. A native of Forest City, N.C.,

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Philanthropist Craig Newmark on Ethical Communication

PRSay

In 2016, he founded Craig Newmark Philanthropies, which supports organizations that advocate for trustworthy journalism, voter protection, women in technology, and military veterans and their families. In February 2019, he donated $10 million to Columbia Journalism School, to launch a new center for journalism ethics and security.

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The Top Challenges in Journalism According to a Survey of Journalists and the Cliff Notes to 3 Studies by PR Tech Vendors [UML]

Sword and the Script

Yes, it is according to 68% of PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. 1) The top challenges in journalism. I’ll leave the ethical implications of this trend in journalism to the media critics and ombudsmen – but will note it’s introducing new ethical considerations for PR pros.

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An Eclectic but Intriguing Mix of 32 Statistics that Summarize Public Relations and Marketing in 2019

Sword and the Script

Here’s a reverse-chronological look at how 2019 shaped up. A survey of 300 leaders in businesses with more than 1,000 employees found about one third did not understand the duties of their communications shop – and even fewer saw the value. Read more: What do Public Relations Salary Ranges Look Like in 2019? Impressions: 66%.