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10 Networking Events for PR Professionals

5W PR

Association/Nonprofit Conference: Attendees can expect the latest best practices and real-life tips for PR in nonprofit and association settings. Beyond purpose, it addresses critical industry topics like AI, employee engagement, the future of work, and more. It featured prominent speakers and discussions on pertinent PR topics.

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The Risks of Brand Stances on Political Issues

PRSay

For companies, demonstrative actions might range from internal processes to hiring practices and how a brand shapes — and is shaped by — the external environment. Consider the ongoing fallout over the pressure that Disney faced from employees to respond to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act, signed by Gov.

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Building Your Communications Career from the Ground Up: 5 Ways to Make Any Job Work for You

Deirdre Breakenridge

According to a report by Burning Glass and the Strada Institute, 39 percent of Communications and Journalism majors will be underemployed in their first job. Patagonia’s support of employee activism creates an incredible opportunity for professional development. store and interned for EcoPeace Middle East.

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Evolving Roles and Responsibilities in Public Relations

Deirdre Breakenridge

Their study, “ Roles in Social Media: How the Practice of Public Relations is Evolving ” was published by PR Journal in Summer / Fall 2016. “A new role that emerged in this study was that of an internal social media manager, which involves managing internal social media channels used to communicate with employees.

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#measurePR Recap (July 2015): Internal Communications

Waxing UnLyrical

The July edition of #measurePR focused on an area most PR pros don’t often think about: internal communications. Here’s some of what we talked about: On best practices for internal communications and the measurement thereof: A2 Measure the right things, not just the easy-to-measure ones. ’ #internalcomms #measurepr.

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Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Susan Stoga

Solo PR Pro

Originally from suburban Chicago, Illinois, she studied journalism at the University of Iowa, getting her start reporting on elections as early as her sophomore year. and China on international adoptions. Ever since college, Susan Stoga had a passion for the fast pace of the media industry.

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PR Agency Life: What to Expect

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

I know PR professionals with degrees in journalism, mass media, English, business communication, marketing, sports and more. Perhaps the best way to learn about agency life and a particular employer is to set up informational interviews with current and past employees.

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