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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.

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In Memoriam: Joe S. Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

The full-service firm represented a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to local nonprofits, many of them clients for more than two decades. He is a credit to the profession and to this organization in every respect, and he is a worthy recipient of this honor.” Epley founded Epley Associates, Inc.,

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The Risks of Brand Stances on Political Issues

PRSay

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. She writes about nonprofit branding and purpose marketing as a regular contributor to Adweek and Brandingmag. On political issues, a brand will not make everyone happy.

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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. Everyone needs to start somewhere. Know when it’s time to move on.

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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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Prepared Leaders See Crises As Opportunities, Not Organizational Disasters

Stern + Associates

How do leaders create workplace cultures that inspire true inclusiveness and make all employees feel like they belong? for the sake of their organization, their employees, and their customers. How can organizations turn everyday crises into opportunities? Simmons University President Lynn Perry Wooten , Ph.D.,

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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. Ever since college, Susan Stoga had a passion for the fast pace of the media industry. We work as a network within ourselves,” she says.

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