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PR Rock Stars: U.S. Bank’s Susan Beatty

Communications Conversations

I always tell people that I have one of the best roles within the Corporate Communications team at U.S. Bank and that I get to do all the “fun stuff.” Bank Stadium). 2–In 2016, you helped spearhead the PR efforts around the new US Bank Stadium. Bank Stadium was a really fun time for us at the bank.

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Teamwork Is a Contact Sport

Waxing UnLyrical

in team sports. The modern-day work environment doesn’t do a whole lot to help the situation either , especially for those of us who work in public relations and find ourselves communicating more and more via social media platforms. Social media interaction isn’t exactly a team sport. I can have a good idea.

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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. 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.

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Crisis Avoidance Strategy: Neighbour of Choice

Melissa Agnes

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? Clearly, you should do all in your power to mitigate the extent to which you affect the community. Coaching local sports teams is always appreciated.

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Lionesses now worth millions in sponsorship, say PR experts

Mark My Words

If you’re a big brand and you’re thinking of investing millions in sports sponsorship, you need to know there will be a return to your investment from bums in seats and eyes on matches and this tournament has done that … They’ve smashed it. It doesn’t seem like an elitist sports that is for the few.” It’s been brilliant,” he said.

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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. Social activities, sport, and dating are no go. Work has gone virtual and in our personal lives people have sought to connect by building virtual communities. Rediscovering community values People are pulling together in ways I’ve not seen in my lifetime.

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BP, Russian billionaires, and TikTok influencers: Daily spotlights for the week of February 28th

NewsWhip

Even with the heavy interest from publishers, the most engaged piece of content overall was an Instagram post from one of the largest social sports communities, 433. His decision quickly made waves online, gaining interest from the football community and many mainstream publishers covering the invasion. .