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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

PRSay

Already decimated by staff reductions, many print and broadcast newsrooms have been acquired by large corporations that are often more interested in online clicks and monetizing news than in factual reporting, Todd said. Most affected were local news outlets that are independently operated or owned by small media chains.

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United we Brand? Top Reads on Corporate Activism

Flack's Revenge

This month, the environmental advocacy group Mighty Earth released a report titled “Cargill: The Worst Company in the World.”. I’m a cynic and question the motives behind most corporate activism. The corporate entity is obligated to care only about itself and to define what is good as what makes it more money,” he writes in the essay.

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Facebook is local media

Stephen Waddington

Local Facebook pages and groups are replacing local media according to research from Braintree, Essex. By Dan Slee If there’s one thing I can tell you it’s that Facebook groups and pages in a local area are huge. A Facebook group set-up by two people banned from a pub. It had more than 50 groups and pages.

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Facebook is local media

Stephen Waddington

Facebook pages and groups are replacing local media according to research from Braintree, Essex. By Dan Slee If there’s one thing I can tell you it’s that Facebook groups and pages in a local area are huge. Exploring a community In September last year I set about counting the Facebook groups and pages in Braintree.

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Faces & Markets of PRGN: South Korea – A High-Tech Economy and a Cultural Powerhouse  

Bianchi Biz Blog

Communications, media and PR market in South Korea While digital media is prevalent, traditional media still holds influence in Korea. Building relationships with local journalists, understanding the media landscape, and crafting tailored press releases can help secure media coverage. 90% of South Koreans use Kakao.

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PRSA Colorado’s PR Paid Forward Program Connects Comms Pros With Nonprofits

PRSay

The long-term trend undercuts corporate volunteer programs and nonprofit organizations that depend on volunteers. But even amid these sharp declines in volunteerism nationwide, the PRSA Colorado Chapter has seen an increase in volunteers for its community program called PR Paid Forward.

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5 Ways Your Company Can Make a Social Impact Today

PRSay

Or, if your company is a well-established iconic brand looking to give back as a team (with a bit of fun competition), then you can host a collection drive that engages groups to vie for the title of “making the greatest social impact.”. Our neighbors collectively donated $2,000. Custom Ink. DonorsChoose.org. YouGiveGoods.

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