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

Communications Conversations

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. Bank Places to Play, a three-year $1 million grant funding program in partnership with the MN Vikings.

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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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Undergraduate public relations degree courses in the UK

Stephen Waddington

Journalism and Public Relations. Journalism and Public Relations with Foundation Year. Journalism and Public Relations with Professional Practice Year. Journalism and Public Relations. Journalism and Public Relations (with Foundation Year). Public Relations with Journalism (CIPR accredited). PRCA partner.

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Behind the Headlines With Ted Meyer

Cision

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. What drew you to the PR industry? My biggest pet peeve is…people who walk slowly.

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A Night at the 40th Annual Totem Awards

Barokas

VICIS is a sports technology company focused on developing highly engineered helmets that improve protection and performance. Our team’s media relations chops and social media strategies rose above the competition and were honored in the following four categories: Media Relations – VICIS. Our team’s work generated over 1.2

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#HAROConnects With Chicago Tribune: Top 10 Pitching Tips

Cision

He also has worked in the paper’s news, sports and features departments as a writer and editor. Becky Yerak has covered the business beat at Chicago Tribune for 11 years and mainly covers consumer-focused housing and retail topics as well as occasional banking and insurance coverage. featuring USA Today journalists.

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

Communications Conversations

A North Minneapolis native, Tess excelled in her journalism program at Drake University, during which she presided over the Coalition of Black Students and interned in business development with The Integer Group and in marketing/group sales with Iowa Events Center. Jordan has a true passion for communication and sports!