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Should companies pay their PR interns?

Communications Conversations

Specifically: Should companies pay their PR interns? Understandably, many of the students tended to say “yes–companies should definitely pay us.” Should companies pay interns? As an intern, you have zero leverage when it comes to the job search. ” And, from where they sit, I can hardly blame them.

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Knowing your team: the bedrock of internal communications

PR in High Definition

Maintaining robust internal communications. Internal communication has always been vital to the overall strategy of any firm. The awareness that knowing the makeup of your staff gives you when devising internal communication strategies is critical.

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5 Tips for Pitching Oriana Schwindt from the International Business Times

Cision

Oriana Schwindt is a TV reporter for International Business Times and has been with the publication since 2015. And definitely don’t call my cell phone to pitch. She covers topics related to broadcast, cable, SVOD, ad marketplace, content, and TV tech and we chatted with her about her pitching preferences.

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There’s no debate: Not paying an intern as a PR agency is unethical.

The Hoffman Agency

We recently had a call with a potential PR intern, as part of a series of chats we’re having for new agency hires for the year ahead. He was positive, clearly had a flair for writing, had a great balance between ambition and desire to learn his PR chops, and would definitely fit the culture here at The Hoffman Agency.

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7 Signs You’re Not Ready For A PR Agency

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Instead of vague objectives like “build positive visibility” or “support sales efforts” the goals should be accompanied by specific tactics and deliverables, e.g. “write and place generate 3-5 bylined pieces per month on the following topics…” There’s a lack of internal consensus about PR.

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Behind the Scenes of Reality TV: Insider Tips from Media Coach Barbara Barna Abel

PR for Anyone

From being the first-ever intern at Virgin Records UK to launching reality TV shows at MTV and VH1, this powerhouse has done it all. With decades of experience in the entertainment industry, she definitely knows a thing or two about making it big in the entertainment industry, so listen up!

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Behind the Scenes of Reality TV: Insider Tips from Media Coach Barbara Barna Abel

PR for Anyone

From being the first-ever intern at Virgin Records UK to launching reality TV shows at MTV and VH1, this powerhouse has done it all. With decades of experience in the entertainment industry, she definitely knows a thing or two about making it big in the entertainment industry, so listen up!

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