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Higher Ed's Big Gamble on Sports Betting

Mindful Marketing

So why are some universities encouraging their own students to try sports betting? Supreme Court legalized sports gambling in May of 2018, the doors swung wide open for all kinds of institutions to enter partnerships with oddsmakers. Corporate sponsorships often have helped bridge such fiscal divides, but when the U.S.

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PRSA Introduces Innovative Program to Guide Journalists Transitioning Into PR and Communications

PRSay

So far in 2024, the Los Angeles Times , The Wall Street Journal , Time magazine, Sports Illustrated and National Geographi c, among other outlets, have all conducted layoffs, while journalists at several Condé Nast publications staged walkouts over proposed job cuts. How was your transition into public relations?

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Best Practices in Global Comms: A Conversation With PRCAI CEO Deeptie Sethi

PRSay

Can you describe an example where local practice and the need for nuance might trump how things are done globally or across the subcontinent? How much flexibility do local teams have? Think global, act local or bridge global causes in the approach. Social advocacy and purpose-driven campaigns gain attention and deep results.

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What Does Top-Tier Media Mean In PR?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

For example, Street Fight covering local marketing, commerce and advertising may not generally be considered a top-tier outlet, but for our client Uberall , Street Fight is a very valuable trade and always gets the attention of audiences who count. . Sports Illustrated also launched its new digital premium membership.

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

Solo PR Pro

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. When he arrived on campus, however, he was amazed by the student-run broadcast stations, including radio and TV stations that would actually compete in the local market for ratings. “I

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Depressed and depressing: the state of UK news media

Stephen Waddington

Advertising-supported media has been affected by widespread job cuts including around a dozen people at digital-born BuzzFeed. The local and regional sector that has been hit hardest with the net closure of 245 local news titles in the last 13 years according to Press Gazette research.

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PReparing for Rio 2016: The Unique Opportunities & Challenges of an Olympic Year with Octagon Olympic & Action Sports’ Drew Johnson

PRSay

Over the next six months, we will once again not only witness some of the most exhilarating and historical athletic feats by Team USA Olympians and others from around the world, but also watch some incredible brand campaigns play out in their public relations and advertising initiatives along with being seen on a multitude of social media channels.

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