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Public Relations vs Marketing

Doctor Spin

Tools and Tactics Public Relations: PR uses tools such as press releases , events, community involvement, web- and social media publishing, and interactions with the news media to earn public attention and goodwill. In public relations, we have the skill set to manage public perceptions and shape opinions long-term.

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Controlled Chaos: 86 Comms Pros Explain How Communications Work Has Changed

Sword and the Script

It’s expanded to include public affairs and government relations as the norm.”. Someone with a PR background or degree is now somehow expected to know graphic design, videography, web design and development, photography and social media and more.”. “It’s critical to be engaged across all channels, both traditional and digital.”.

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How PR and corporate communications can use animated gifs

Stuart Bruce

For consumer PR and marketing it’s not hard to imagine how you can use these gifs, but corporate PR, public affairs and corporate communications professionals often find it harder to to see how animated gifs will benefit them. Mobile friendly and work across platform including social media, web sites. Why use animated gifs?

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Who Can Be a Solo PR Pro Now?

Solo PR Pro

Public affairs. Web design and management. ” A solo may work alone, have an assistant or other specialized help or be “solo plus” with employees or strategic partners. Investor relations. Journalism. Market research. Media buying. Media relations. Non-profit management. Product management. Promotions.

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The Blurry Edges of PR; Off Script #11: Kevin Hartman of LTPR

Sword and the Script

In all, the six-year period involved two combat deployments (Iraq ‘07-‘08; Afghanistan ‘12-‘13) with the National Guard and time in between working for the Oregon Army National Guard Public Affairs Office. I’ve served in Army Public Affairs for nearly 17 years now. That’s when I found LTPR.”.

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Practical perspective of PR management

PR Conversations

In my experience, employees from Communications department spend their lives performing the following functions: 1. Public relations professional strives to create a positive reputation for his/her client with the help of information materials. I think everyone would agree that happy employees are the best ad for any company.