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Blowing smoke

Stephen Waddington

British American Tobacco’s use of influencers and emerging forms of media raises ethical issues for the marketing and public relations professions. Journalist Matthew Chapman reports on BAT’s use of paid influencers on Instagram and TikTok, and sponsorship of music and sporting events including an e-sports tournament streamed on YouTube.

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Best Ways to Increase Credibility in the Health Industry

5W PR

For instance, a personal trainer can earn a certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) to enhance their reputation with clients. Continuing education and training through conferences, workshops, and seminars helps businesses stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.

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Top 7 Communication Resources

Critical Mention

Even though many public meetings, events and conferences have been canceled, communication is still evolving. With that said, if you’re looking to grow your brand, brush up on media ethics and improve your writing skills, PRSSA Webinars are the perfect fit for your learning needs. The New Rules of Marketing & PR.

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Meet the Media: Seth Clevenger, Managing Editor for Features at Transport Topics

Bianchi Biz Blog

I really enjoy attending all sorts of industry trade shows and conferences all over the country and even in other parts of the world. After about six years of covering town council and school board meetings, local business and sports, I accepted a position at Transport Topics in 2011 and relocated to the greater Washington, D.C.

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Creative Storytelling: Picture This: It’s Not Just the Words – It’s What You Do with Them

Waxing UnLyrical

The great Brian Solis, who I had the pleasure of seeing live in 2013 as keynote speaker at the PRSA’s International Conference, recently published this article on LinkedIn about creative storytelling. Finally, it goes without saying, and you probably know this, but I’m going to say it anyway – be ethical.

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Why public relations must wake up to wearables

PR Conversations

In the end, I found myself dabbling with hindsight, thinking ahead to a few years from now, when the great and good will gather for the annual International History of Public Relations Conference and expound their views on how our profession dealt with one of its greatest challenges: The Internet of Everything and wearable technology.

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Dawn of the Intelligently Automated Agency

PR 20/20

Brands will need to become more human with greater resources dedicated to listening, relationship building, ethics, empathy, creativity, culture and community. Marketing Artificial Intelligence Conference (MAICON). And I’ve presented 60+ keynotes and workshops on AI at industry conferences and corporate events around the world.

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