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Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Stu Opperman, APR

Solo PR Pro

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. When he arrived on campus, however, he was amazed by the student-run broadcast stations, including radio and TV stations that would actually compete in the local market for ratings. “I

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Summer Travel: How PR & Comms Are Helping Drive Demand

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Almost every family I talk to (either at work, kids’ sporting events or schools) plans to take a week-long vacation this summer. People enjoy activities such as swimming, sunbathing, water sports, and beachside relaxation. This can include articles, how to start travel blog posts, videos, and social media campaigns.

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PR Rock Stars: Best Buy’s Bianca Jones

Communications Conversations

I also handle proactive and reactive media relations in the “mid-Atlantic” region of the U.S., We have a team member assigned to each of our retail territories so our stores have a specific point of contact and we can build relationships with local reporters. from Chicago to Washington D.C.,

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Importance of a PR Degree and How to Use a Public Relations Degree

5W PR

These include strategic planning and communication, new and social media, organizational planning, broadcasting, as well as media relations and writing. The elective courses allow students to focus on particular areas of public relations.

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4 PR Lessons From the Houston Astros Cheating Scandal

PRSay

Now celebrating its 30 th year, Solomon Turner PR works with clients on a national and local basis helping businesses maximize their brand impact. Yet, for those who do, it is best to plan strategically and, unlike the Astros, make sure you cover all the bases. Steve Turner is a Principal with Solomon Turner PR in St.

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Event Sustainability — The Triple Bottom Line

Landis PR

Organizations are still hosting events to meet business goals but in a more responsible way, but now we are planning with consideration about how the event will impact investors, partners, and attendees, but also its workers, the local community, and the planet.

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Future of PR: 2020 edition

Stephen Waddington

The greatest of these is the shift away from media relations as the dominant means of public engagement to working across all forms of media. PR leads with earned and owned media but also uses paid and shared media for amplification and targeting. And then there are areas of practice that have moved more rapidly.