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21 things that defined PR agency life before the web (you won’t believe no #5)

Stephen Waddington

Public relations in an agency is unrecognisable from 25 years ago. 25 years ago workflow in an agency was defined by media relations. The first agency that I worked for was A Plus in Slough, UK. Here’s another 21 things that defined PR agency life in the early nineties. Thanks to everyone who jumped into the conversation.

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News planning, tools and workflow to build an editorial calendar

Stephen Waddington

It’s an important process document for a PR team that sets priorities between different announcements and ensures there are no clashes. The calendar is typically a working document managed by the PR team and its agencies and shared with the board or senior leadership team and operational areas of the organisation.

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Can we press release that? 15 stories about the public relations industry (you won’t believe #10)

Stephen Waddington

The PRCA was started by a group of CIPR members in 1969 who wanted to create an organisation to address the specific needs of agency owners. None of the top 20 UK agencies participated in the recent PRWeek pay gap study. The New York Times printed the article in full. The longer answer requires a brief history lesson.

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Media relations is thriving

Stephen Waddington

Indeed, many of the hottest public relations agencies such as Manifest and the Romans, and large international networks such as Golin, Ketchum, and Weber Shandwick, proudly lead with earned media. At the same time, the ability to print fast and cheaply bought about a concurrent revolution. Transatlantic television became possible.

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Almanac: Challenges and opportunities for public relations 2022

Stephen Waddington

A voluntary UK agency pay gap survey by PRWeek found that BME staff receive 77% of the average pay, while female staff receive 94% of the average pay. 30 agencies submitted data to the project. None of the top 20 agencies participated. supports agencies with issues related to growth and sustainability. The Wadds Inc.

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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. The printing press emerged around 600 years ago, but printed media technically existed for thousands of years.

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Future of PR: 2020 edition

Stephen Waddington

Gender diversity in PR is an issue as old as the industry itself Gender issues in the PR industry are well documented. The managers of agencies and in-house teams have recognised mental health and wellbeing as critical to retention, utilisation and good work. Mental health is cited as one of the top issues impacting the profession.