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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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Behind the Headlines With Josh Culling

Cision

There will always be people or organizations that do not like your brand. If your brand isn’t ready to face them, crises can blow up and do major damage. says it’s more important to add value with your crisis communication than to try and spin the issue. What role does social media play in crisis communication?

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Discovering the Roadmap in Teaching Social Media

Deirdre Breakenridge

It’s a constant prep, and the level of engagement, currency in topics and trends, and expectations students and the community have of you is huge. I can see this being used not only in the classroom, but for internships as well to help frame certain projects that may be relevant to help a brand, organization, or even a sports team.

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Summer Travel: How PR & Comms Are Helping Drive Demand

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Almost every family I talk to (either at work, kids’ sporting events or schools) plans to take a week-long vacation this summer. People enjoy activities such as swimming, sunbathing, water sports, and beachside relaxation. What I’m reading in the press and hearing on the morning shows tends to back this up.

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The Most Recommended PR Tech Vendors [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

And it seems brands are rushing to weigh in. Brands are deeply saddened ,” as Edward Nevraumont wrote. “As As much as we personify brands, we need to remember that they cannot feel anything.” Out of respect, yesterday, I did not publish. But I did watch, listen and read. My instinct? Lead with humanity.

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Recap Part I: #PRStudChat Discusses PR Education & Learning

Deirdre Breakenridge

Most schools offer the basic courses such as Introduction to PR, Writing, Research, Campaigns, Case Studies, and Crisis Communications. As Karen Freberg, a social media professor and guru, tweeted, social media class “can serve as a bridge for other majors like sports, business, etc.”

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Event Sustainability — The Triple Bottom Line

Landis PR

Organizations are still hosting events to meet business goals but in a more responsible way, but now we are planning with consideration about how the event will impact investors, partners, and attendees, but also its workers, the local community, and the planet. Do Sustainable Events Cost More?