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The Importance of Community Relations in Healthcare

Landis PR

You probably don’t think about sponsored support groups, school educational campaigns or recruiting efforts…but these are all community relations efforts that are vital components to any integrated communications program in healthcare. AND, they provide an important service to the community.

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Why You Should Consider Hiring Military Service Members and Veterans in Your Organization

PRSay

A Military and Veterans Community where those interested in joining can create an open dialogue for engagement to engage can do so. You can find this community online within the MyPRSA member section through this link. We are building this community through the PRSA Military and Veterans Task Force.

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Ranger Scott Gediman on the Ferguson Fire and 22 Years as Yosemite Park’s Public Affairs Officer

PRSay

Over his 22 years as public affairs officer at Yosemite National Park , Scott Gediman has experienced a myriad of crises on the job, from floods and rock falls to hantavirus outbreaks. “It The closure affected both the park and the surrounding communities during the height of the summer visitor season. 22 about his experiences.

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Research, Communication Crucial Before Collaborating With Influencers

PRSay

The program sought to reach potential recruits in different demographic groups who wish to receive information from trusted social media influencers. My love of the Navy and the communication community inspires me to candidly address this topic. I believe these discussions and considerations are vital.

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

PRSay

A 1993 study he presented to the Defense Information School on ethics in military public affairs is also credited for putting professional ethics standards on the decision-making table in that segment of the PR profession. After selling his firm in 2005, Epley and his wife, Dorcas Starnes Epley, retired to Columbus, N.C.,

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The Different Types of Public Relations: A Complete Guide

Stern + Associates

Public relations is a strategy for businesses to maintain communication between themselves and their stakeholders. On one hand, businesses want to communicate important information to their customers, and on the other, customers and other stakeholders want to be informed about the business and its products or services.

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Exploring the modern corporate communication function

Stephen Waddington

Role of corporate communication function The most frequently mentioned responsibilities of the communication function included media relations (86%), social media (80%), and crisis/risk communication (75%). Most respondents (89%) said the communication function collaborates well with other functions within the organisation.

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