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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

PRSay

24, Chuck Todd of NBC’s “Meet the Press” shared his insights on the state of journalism and its future. It was refreshing to hear Todd’s optimistic vision for a future in which a more independent news media will regain the public’s trust and return to covering local communities with a sense of shared values.

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In Memoriam: Joe S. Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

The full-service firm represented a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to local nonprofits, many of them clients for more than two decades. He is a credit to the profession and to this organization in every respect, and he is a worthy recipient of this honor.” Epley founded Epley Associates, Inc.,

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Building Your Communications Career from the Ground Up: 5 Ways to Make Any Job Work for You

Deirdre Breakenridge

Patagonia Community Board: Credit Ginny Lefler. According to a report by Burning Glass and the Strada Institute, 39 percent of Communications and Journalism majors will be underemployed in their first job. A Guest Post By Sarah D. Huckins, Graduate Student, American University, PR Expanded Blog Contest Winner.

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PR Agency Life: What to Expect

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Studying for a public relations or mass communications degree is the most traditional route into the industry today, but it’s not the only route. I know PR professionals with degrees in journalism, mass media, English, business communication, marketing, sports and more.

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Seven Tips For Submitting & Winning Awards

The Stalwart Blog

When it comes to suggesting a professional or company for an award, there are certain things nominators should keep in mind to ensure their submission shines. . Community involvement -- I need more than a list of places or nonprofits you volunteered at. It's a highly competitive award. You need to stand out from the crowd.

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Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Susan Stoga

Solo PR Pro

Originally from suburban Chicago, Illinois, she studied journalism at the University of Iowa, getting her start reporting on elections as early as her sophomore year. She stuck it out with the company through two major reorganizations before deciding it was time to try something new. and China on international adoptions.

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Meet the Media: Vesna Brajkovic, Managing Editor of Heavy Duty Trucking & TruckingInfo.com

Bianchi Biz Blog

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? From there I went on to freelance for community newspapers around Milwaukee, and got a part-time job at a business-to-business publisher covering aviation for three sister magazines. It was an internal struggle deciding because I felt my heart was in community stories.

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