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Playing the Game: 4 Tips for Building a Career in Sports PR

PRSay

During my 35 years in sports public relations, I’ve met many people, from college students to mid-career executives, who aspire to build a career like mine because of their passion for the game. However, a love of sports alone is only the price of entry. Like a lot of folks, I enjoyed the sport on occasion.

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What PR Pros Should Know about the Next Generation of Journalists

PRSay

The findings also suggest that PR professionals continue to play an important role as mediators between experts and reporters, even amid significant technological changes and new business models. The news media will continue to grapple with social, economic and technological changes.

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Why the NBA’s Hong Kong Controversy Is a Timely Lesson in Corporate Responsibility

PRSay

Reprimands against the team and the NBA at large poured in from the Chinese Basketball Association, the Chinese consulate in Houston, Chinese Central Television — and most notably, from Tencent Holdings, a Chinese internet and technology giant and the NBA’s largest digital partner outside the United States. Tip 1: Live your values.

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Where To Find Public Relations Entry-Level Jobs

Doctor Spin

Corporate communications teams. Large corporations and businesses typically have dedicated communications departments that offer entry-level PR roles. Technology companies. Sports teams and organisations. Professional sports teams, leagues, and sports organizations often have PR departments that hire entry-level staff.

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Creating Earned Media Stories With Jennifer Reinhard, Ketchum

OnePitch

She has experience in corporate reputation management and crafting earned media stories. The technology in this story was a design application. co-design journalist, thinking he would draw in the technology as part of the design story. co-design journalist, thinking he would draw in the technology as part of the design story.

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PR Rock Stars: Minnesota Timberwolves’ and Lynx’s Kirsten Wenker

Communications Conversations

Working for an amateur or professional sports team has always been a dream of mine. I am the Senior Corporate Communications Manager for both teams, which means I handle all “off court” communications. How and why did you get into sports PR after a number of years on the agency side?

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What’s Your Social Media Elevator Pitch? Join #PRStudChat on June 21 To Find Out How to Leverage Your Network

Deirdre Breakenridge

Their public relations experience spans various industries including entertainment, nonprofit, healthcare, technology, sports, and higher education. They will each share their experiences of how social media played a role in growing their PR careers and will provide tips and advice on how others can do the same.