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Guest Post: When PR Opportunity Knocks…

Deirdre Breakenridge

News video. Almost every editor of a news website I’ve spoken with in the last six months has told me that a news story with a couple of good, original images, and a video that lets the reader feel like they’re there, is top of their list for news content. 76% of journalists say they use externally produced videos.

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What Lies Ahead for Public Relations in 2018?

PRSay

We’ve watched traditional media such as newspapers, magazines, radio and television decrease in importance thanks to Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and other social platforms. Artificial intelligence also has the potential to revolutionize journalism. Whether the effect is positive or negative, AI will likely impact PR and communications.

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The transition from media to PR: Four former journalists talk about the surprises, struggles and wins

Communications Conversations

Paul Business Journal). You know you have skills but you don’t know how they will translate outside of journalism. I saw that the Star Tribune was doing video so I asked if I could help them shape their video product. The journalism world is much more fast-paced. I was in the TV news business for 23 years.

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How Pioneers in Skirts Ran a Successful Kickstarter Campaign…and Beyond!

Deirdre Breakenridge

During the campaign our team convinced small bloggers to continue posting articles about the film, social media posts to be shared and engaged with, online radio shows to interview the producers, and backers to tout how proud they were to support the film! Many are still viewable online here: www.pioneersinskirts.com/bonus-video.)

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International Conference Preview: Frank X. Shaw Talks Diversity, Disruption and 10 Years at Microsoft

PRSay

As corporate vice president of communications at Microsoft , Frank X. You have a degree in journalism from the University of Oregon. Did you ever consider a career as a reporter, and what journalism skills do you rely on in your job today? There was a radio station. We ran a base newspaper. There are two levels to it.

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The Essential Guide to Mass Communication: History, Methods, Ethics, and the Future

Masters in Communications

Typically, it is synonymous with broadcast and print media: radio, TV, and film (small and large screen), print media, and advertising. This includes op-eds and talk radio Instruction : This comes in two forms. It covers things like public broadcasting services: National Public Radio, and Public Broadcasting Service.

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Media relations is getting harder…much harder (but here’s a few tips for how you can get more stories placed)

Communications Conversations

Before joining the Life Time communications team I was a journalist for about five years across radio (WJON-St. Paul Business Journal). They’re also expected to manage social media, shoot photos and video, run blogs and network to maintain fresh sources. Cloud) and print (The Minneapolis St.