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Getting hired and ahead in marketing and PR

Stephen Waddington

There are 300 people working for the airport and more than 3,000 people on the site working for airlines and retailers,” she said. Sales of the newspaper rocketed but the editor was deluged with complaints and called time on hardnosed reporting. That passion drives bravery and pays off in bold creative ideas that make a difference.

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

Communications Conversations

Newspapers are cutting staff. You have the luxury of being more creative because you have more time. But now I can marinate a little bit in the project, breath and test my creativity a bit more. He’s really creative and helped rewire my news brain to approach projects in ways that cut through the noise and make an impact.

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PR Rock Stars: United Health Group’s Madeline Strachota

Communications Conversations

My elevator pitch is always changing, and that’s because no two days are the same here. There are many considerations and sometimes limitations I have encountered that I would not have at a CPG or retail company. What do I do? Arik, that is a good question. Using social media in a highly regulated environment can be challenging.

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What is Digital PR? Read Before Starting Your First Campaign

Buzzstream

Campaigns might involve pitching a quote from a thought leader to a journalist writing about a related topic or creating and pitching content highlighting data from a commissioned industry survey. Traditional PR may encompass online media but mainly focuses on newspapers, magazines, radio, and TV.

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PRoust Questionnaire: Andy Green

PR Conversations

An ability to quickly gain insight, to get to the heart of defining what I call a ‘Beautiful Question’ that is the springboard for any outstanding creativity, brand story, PR strategy or meme. He told me of the time he went to pitch for a major lawnmower account. What are your most striking characteristics as a PR practitioner?

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Inside the Mind of a Daily Newspaper Business Editor: Q&A With Thom Kupper of the Star Tribune

MaccaPR

If you’re a corporate communications or public relations executive in Minnesota, the status of our state’s largest newspaper – the Minneapolis-based Star Tribune , with more than 250 editors and reporters – is always of intense interest. There’s a challenge because we have to put out 7 newspapers a week. Think again.