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Maxim Behar: A Man Who Crafted A New Era for Public Relations Globally

Maxim Behar

Before the advent of structured PR practices, communication was often fragmented and reactive, leaving entities vulnerable to the whims of public opinion. PR has become a strategic function, enabling proactive communication, reputation management, and the cultivation of positive relationships with various stakeholders.

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Ranger Scott Gediman on the Ferguson Fire and 22 Years as Yosemite Park’s Public Affairs Officer

PRSay

Over his 22 years as public affairs officer at Yosemite National Park , Scott Gediman has experienced a myriad of crises on the job, from floods and rock falls to hantavirus outbreaks. “It It seems like my life here is a perpetual crisis,” said Gediman, a longtime PRSA member. Do you also manage social media for the park?

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Faces & Markets of PRGN: Tokyo, Japan – Premier Destination for Business

Bianchi Biz Blog

The information in this post originally appeared on Public Relations Global Network’s blog. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a new series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight. Adherence to social norms and etiquette is paramount, especially in a crisis.

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The Top 10 PR Disasters in 2021

Prohibition

When consumers decide that a product is dangerous, it’s usually more effective to address the concerns rather than to argue with the public and get defensive. Pubs, restaurants and hotels had been forced to temporarily shut. Get in touch with us today to find out how we could support you with your Public Relations.

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How to Prepare a PR Crisis Plan

Prohibition

Are you prepared for a PR crisis? Whether it’s a product recall, staff injury becoming public news or something else entirely, a PR crisis can happen to any business. Businesses of all shapes and sizes can fall victim to a PR crisis at any time. What is a PR Crisis? Trying to control a crisis is almost impossible.

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Tripadvisor and how to get fined for negative reviews

Norton's Notes

Tony and Jan Jenkinson, had been on their way to Oxford to visit family, when they stopped off at a Blackpool hotel to split up their journey. The couple then felt they received a poor quality of service at the hotel and in turn wrote a negative review on Tripadvisor. So everything sounds pretty standard so far, right?

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In 2018, Four Books That Make You Go Hmmm …

Deirdre Breakenridge

I was fascinated with the story about Issy Sharp and how he was able to take a different approach expanding the Four Seasons Hotel internationally. The interviews with business leaders are eye-opening. Then, there’s A.G. Lafley, who served as President and CEO of Proctor & Gamble. Fred does it again with The Agony of Decision.

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