Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

And despite digital and legacy media outlets shuttering or laying off, there is a slew of independent, niche and grant-funded newsrooms starting up or getting help from organizations like Press Forward, Local Media Foundation, News/Media Alliance, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, the American Journalism Project and others.

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Landis PR

APRIL 25, 2022

As the one-year anniversary of the crash approached, we interviewed Luke, created a pitch package with b-roll, put together a media list that covered local media, Texas media and media that covered the crash and helped CNS develop a case study for their website. Then, the rest is history!

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 2, 2022

For many solo PR pros, the idea of becoming an adjunct instructor at a local college or university can be appealing. “With more programs moving online, opportunities to teach no longer have to be limited to your local university,” explains Kristie. “It gives me additional credibility among my peers and clients.”

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I know PR professionals with degrees in journalism, mass media, English, business communication, marketing, sports and more. Studying for a public relations or mass communications degree is the most traditional route into the industry today, but it’s not the only route.

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Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

Jessica Van Eyck, a recruiter for Vaco Memphis – which offers consulting, contract and direct hire solutions in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, health care, operations and administration – confirms that it’s imperative that candidates have an online portfolio, especially those in the creative industry. Put yourself out there.

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Shift Communications

JUNE 5, 2015

Last month, I had the honor of accepting the Rising Star Award from the Mayborn School of Journalism at University of North Texas. Prior to SHIFT, I started my career as an intern for a nonprofit organization in Texas, and seized any opportunity available. These obstacles enabled me to grow both personally and professionally.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 2, 2018

A2 My first #PublicRelations job was with a nonprofit in Uganda, before the days of social media. KPIs included local media interviews, toolkit downloads, and increased engagement at local chapter levels #measurepr. A3 I studied journalism in grad school. Image: Jeff Sheldon via Unsplash, Creative Commons CC0.

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