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Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Stu Opperman, APR

Solo PR Pro

Stu refocused his sights and graduated with a degree in Telecommunications, eventually landing his first professional job doing news, sports, and as a DJ in California. They didn’t have a lot of PR experience, but knew it could be a revenue center for the agency, and they entrusted me to handle that,” he says.

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Behind the Headlines With Ashley Simmons

Cision

Ashley Simmons, director of communications at the Telecommunications Industry Association, says you must first develop a plan for how you will achieve your goals. What are you most excited about in your new role as director of communications at the Telecommunications Industry Association? The tools and technology will come after.

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An Honest Look at My APR Journey

PRSay

Right out of college, I was hired as a part-time writer for a local advertising agency. Anna Gonzalez, APR works at JP Marketing, a full-service advertising agency headquartered in Fresno, California, where she manages a team of three. To be honest, this entire experience sums up my career to this point.

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How to Choose a PR Strategy, Part 2 of 6: Traditional environment

Shift Communications

Another example of a traditional environment is the telecommunications industry. Brand-building strategies such as social media awareness campaigns, large-scale advertising, press tours, and national/top-tier publication outreach work best in a traditional environment. Name five mobile providers in your head.

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The Essential Guide to Mass Communication: History, Methods, Ethics, and the Future

Masters in Communications

Typically, it is synonymous with broadcast and print media: radio, TV, and film (small and large screen), print media, and advertising. Outdoor and transmit media typically tend to be advertising material (but not always). False Advertising Advertising exists to sell products and services.

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