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International Conference Preview: Bob Woodward on the Importance of Investigative Journalism

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“It’s not just a matter of getting a version and printing it. Woodward, who is an associate editor at The Washington Post , a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the best-selling author of 19 books, will deliver the opening keynote address at PRSA’s 2019 International Conference in San Diego on Oct.

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What’s next for WaddsCon: May report and future events

Stephen Waddington

The May edition of WaddsCon covered a range of topics from the COVID-19 impact on client/agency relations to the impact on print, and from measurement frameworks to professionalism in public relations. Asif Choudry, director, We Are Resource talked about how his printing-led business had seen a boom in packages sent by employers to employees.

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PR Tips On Industry Awards For B2B Tech Companies

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Product awards confer invaluable third-party endorsements because they feature a real-world case study of the solution’s use in the field. Entrants should definitely read the fine print in the rules/guidelines before entering. Why should I enter for awards? Awards produced by U.S. based pubs Digiday and AdExchanger are actually global.

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PR Secrets To Securing Speaking Engagements

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

These may be the dog days of summer, but public relations teams everywhere are working hard to book their CEOs and others in enviable speaking slots at upcoming conferences and trade shows. We are no exception, with outreach occurring now in categories as varied as 3D printing, online advertising and wearable tech, to name a few.

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PR must grow up and appreciate the value of qualifications, learning and research

Stephen Waddington

I attended academic conferences such as Bledcom, the annual research conference that takes place in Slovenia each year, to learn from academic colleagues. We made a start at reflecting this by adding new material in the past few months as the book went to print. It is fundamentally impacting the communications industry.

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PR Has Evolved Since First ‘Public Relations Handbook’ in 1967, but Some Values Are Timeless

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Does anyone remember when satellite news conferences were cutting-edge?). About 2,200 local print newspapers have closed since 2005, cutting the number of newspaper journalists by more than half between 2008 and 2020. CNN wouldn’t launch until 1980, but even then, cable remained in its infancy. million in 1974 to 24.3

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How Earned Media Coverage Builds Brand Reputation

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

But earned media or publicity refers to the actual print, digital, or broadcast coverage generated in the course of a PR program. When a brand is featured in reputable media outlets, the mere fact of its coverage confers credibility – if not for the brand, at least for the story. But it often boils down to one thing: credibility.