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

PRSay

He advocated for social responsibility and open, ethical corporate behavior — years before laws and a changing business environment compelled it. he worked as a television news reporter and editor in Asheville and Charlotte before transitioning into a PR career. were lifelong. A native of Forest City, N.C.,

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Why the NBA’s Hong Kong Controversy Is a Timely Lesson in Corporate Responsibility

PRSay

Reprimands against the team and the NBA at large poured in from the Chinese Basketball Association, the Chinese consulate in Houston, Chinese Central Television — and most notably, from Tencent Holdings, a Chinese internet and technology giant and the NBA’s largest digital partner outside the United States. Tip 1: Live your values.

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Traditional and Social Media Are Sowing Disinformation and Division, Report Says

PRSay

Politicians, CEOs, television anchors, talk-radio hosts and prominent professionals “are the source and amplifiers of some of the worst, most harmful disinformation” in America, a new report says. According to “ The Commission on Information Disorder Final Report ,” released Nov. Healthy digital discourse. Workforce diversity.

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Helsinki, Finland – Growth Path Ahead

Landis PR

For us, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change. YLE, the state-owned communications company, broadcasts on four television channels visible throughout the country. Finland’s largest commercial television channel is MTV3. The most popular commercial radio channel is Radio Nova.

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Power in Community: Get Public Relations Results through Strategic Alliances

Solo PR Pro

Whether you represent a non-profit or corporate client, there is an excellent opportunity for positive public relations in strategic sponsorships. The Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) recently gathered a panel of corporate decisionmakers to share what works, what doesn’t, and why they value this kind of partnership.

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Faces & Markets of PRGN: Hong Kong – Asia’s World City

Bianchi Biz Blog

International Business Hub : With its cosmopolitan lifestyle, Hong Kong is home to numerous international corporations. This includes print newspapers, digital news sites, television, and radio stations. Bilingual Communication: Bilingual (English and Chinese) communication is a norm.

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3 Takeaways From a PR Pro on the Receiving End of Media Pitches

PR News

Andrew Hayes, VP, corporate communications at Fifth Third Bank, has seen media relations from the other side, and he wasn’t too impressed by the view. After running his own PR agency for 10 years, he joined NBC Television as PR manager for a national daytime talk show and later on led PR and community relations… Continued.

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