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Understanding the Defense Tech Industry and the Role of Public Relations

5W PR

It delves into the intricate landscape of national security, cutting-edge innovation, and complex ethical considerations. In this high-stakes arena, public relations isn’t simply useful when it comes to crisis control. Forget the Silicon Valley playbook of viral trends and flashy apps.

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PR Glossary: 30 Key Terms and Insights Every Professional Should Know

Newsfile

A press release (also known as a news release) is an official statement issued by an organization to announce news, events, product launches, or other relevant information. It serves as a communication tool to reach journalists, media outlets, and the public. What are the Basics of Crisis Communication Planning?

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To Improve Crisis-Response Plans, Bring in a Red Team

PRSay

Just skim the headlines and you’ll notice everything from fraud and deadly cyberattacks to ethics violations, faulty products and tone-deaf commercials bringing down the mightiest of organizations. A red team can expose reputational vulnerabilities in a company and flaws in its crisis-response plan.

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PRoust Questionnaire: Sean Kelly

PR Conversations

I enjoy the adrenaline rush of crisis communications. But after attending a Career Day event and meeting a lawyer who only talked about preparing wills, deeds, mortgages, and the like…I changed my mind. The film (starring Al Pacino) was about ethics and standing up for your principles at any cost. And so glamorous.

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PRoust Questionnaire: Sean Kelly

PR Conversations

I enjoy the adrenaline rush of crisis communications. But after attending a Career Day event and meeting a lawyer who only talked about preparing wills, deeds, mortgages, and the like…I changed my mind. The film (starring Al Pacino) was about ethics and standing up for your principles at any cost. And so glamorous.

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7 Lessons That Ryan Lochte’s Olympic Crisis Can Teach PR Pros

MaccaPR

Witness Ryan Lochte’s apology – posted on August 19 via Twitter – which began well with the words: “I want to apologize for my behavior last weekend – for not being more careful and candid in how I described the events of that early morning.” The reporter posted the mother’s story on Twitter, which went viral with over 3,000 retweets.

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Event Marketing Is Back, Baby: Two Experiential Experts Examine The ‘Fearless Girl’ Campaign

MaccaPR

Event marketers can create those emotionally resonant moments and, here’s the thing – not everyone has to experience it on the street! People hundreds of miles away will see an event on Facebook, on Twitter.”. How to Measure an Event Campaign. How to measure an event campaign?” Maybe yes, but maybe no. muses Pappas. “We