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Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Stu Opperman, APR

Solo PR Pro

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. When he arrived on campus, however, he was amazed by the student-run broadcast stations, including radio and TV stations that would actually compete in the local market for ratings. “I

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Why Advertising Isn’t Dead

Cision

Taking advantage of both of these factors, companies like Procter & Gamble began to sponsor radio dramas and comedy shows — even threading the use of branded products directly into the storylines of some of the shows. In the 1970s, the soaps moved mainly from radio to television. Reality TV Sparked New Opportunities.

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Holding out for a hero

Stephen Waddington

For example, print has fallen off the cliff on which it was already teetering precariously. Even where available, in a germ-phobic world there is a reluctance to pick up what many can see as unclean printed publications. It has struggled to produce, distribute, and monetise during the pandemic.

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How COVID-19 will impact PR practice and skills

Stephen Waddington

In the consumer sector, the entertainment, gym, hospitality, sports and travel industries in the UK shutdown on 23 March when a lockdown was applied. That will continue, impacting outdoor, experiential, events, meetings and print Brands need to own and control their own media to engage with stakeholders.

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Thinking Critically with Robyn Stevens

Critical Mention

Building a brand community and/or family on social media is now just as important as obtaining an interview in national magazine. Looking for a way to monitor, analyze and share your coverage from TV, radio, online news and social media sources? What is the #1 thing you try to express to new clients when you bring them on board?

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What is PR? 141 PR and Comms Pros Explain What They Do for a Living

Sword and the Script

I culled through the answers pulling out as many as possible that were fit for print and listed them below. 11) “I get my clients, who are experts in their fields, into newspapers, magazines, online publications and on TV and radio.”. 26) “I help my boss communicate his goals and priorities to the entire workforce.”.

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Media relations is thriving

Stephen Waddington

Shortly after the publication of his book, the public relations profession spotted the opportunity to communicate with publics at scale via the media rather than direct public engagement. At the same time, the ability to print fast and cheaply bought about a concurrent revolution. As a result print circulation has fallen dramatically.