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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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Muddling through the COVID-19 crisis: celebrating human spirit and ingenuity

Stephen Waddington

Demand for food banks is on the rise. Tyneside Council has seconded eight staff to help with demand at our local Bay Foodbank in North Shields , Newcastle. Please support seek out and support your local organisation. Social activities, sport, and dating are no go. Many have been found to be wanting.

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Crisis Avoidance Strategy: Neighbour of Choice

Melissa Agnes

By Garth Rowan, Communications Consultant and member of the Agnes + Day Crisis Intelligence Team. When you can’t change who you are or what you do; when your business is the type that no one wants; what are your options to build up credit in the trust bank should a crisis strike? Coaching local sports teams is always appreciated.

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Behind the Headlines With Ted Meyer

Cision

A well-thought out communication plan can only take you so far. I had a few stories published in high school journals, and starting around junior high I used to write letters to the editor of the local paper. For the largest banks, the reputational damage from the financial crisis could take a generation to repair.

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17 people I want to have coffee with in 2021

Communications Conversations

Sofia Horvath, Federal Reserve Bank of Minnesota. Katie Berry, US Bank. You might recognize the name–Kelsey used to be a media personality with FOX-9 locally. I’m looking forward to hearing about what it’s like doing PR for Minnesota’s fastest-rising sports franchise! Kelsey Dodson-Smith, Cambria.

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15 Up-and-Coming PR and Social Media Marketers to Watch

Communications Conversations

I’ve watched them both grow into fabulous communicators and leaders! So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. I give you 15 up-and-coming social media and communications rock stars! Thomas classroom many years ago. They had to be younger than 30.

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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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