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Should Your Communications Department Have Crisis Communication Autonomy?

Melissa Agnes

A viewer recently asked me what my stance is on the communications department being granted crisis communication autonomy. In this week’s crisis-ready video , I answer this question and address the bigger issue. Take a look: Do you have a crisis management question that I can help answer?

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10 Networking Events for PR Professionals

5W PR

Health Academy Conference: This event addresses PR and communication professionals in the healthcare industry, offering networking event opportunities and targeted programming. Meltwater Summit In the bustling city of New York, the Meltwater Summit gathers more than 900 marketing, PR, and communications professionals over two days in June.

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The Value of Strategic Communications in the PRSA MBA/Business School Program

PRSay

Nearly a decade ago, the PRSA Foundation sponsored research that found only 23 percent of graduate business schools consistently provide instruction in reputation management, corporate communications and related ethical dimensions. And nine out of 10 acknowledged more training in core communications disciplines is merited.

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4 Corporate Communications Lessons From Hurricane Harvey

PRSay

As a corporate communicator who, like others, nervously and helplessly watched the water rise, I learned about the parallels that can be drawn between the historic flood and how companies respond to their own crises. Similarly, companies can anticipate many of the resources they’ll need if a crisis strikes.

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Behind the Headlines with Yvonne Lorie

Cision

HPRA provides year-round programs, professional development seminars and networking among other services. . It’s an exhilarating time for both the PR industry and Hispanic communications, as both areas continue to add significant value and return on overall marketing initiatives. Success is not garnered with a two-month campaign.

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Back to School! 3 Solo PR Pros on Becoming an Adjunct Instructor

Solo PR Pro

“Being an educator keeps me on my toes and forces me to know the latest trends, tips and techniques for working in communications,” says Kristie Aylett , APR, Fellow PRSA and agency principal with The KARD Group PR/Marketing. DePaul University College of Communications, 2011 – 2022. I've taught at NU since 2011.

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From Online to Offline: Social Media Creates International Opportunities

Karen Freberg

When I shared my blog post about my sabbatical, Dan asked me if I would be willing to come out to Wellington for an invited talk to Victoria University and do a presentation on my work in social media and crisis communication. What did I say? And, the rest is history!