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ICON 2022 Preview: Marlee Matlin on How Far Deaf Actors Have Come

PRSay

Since then, Matlin has gone on to have her own successful career in movies and TV, winning an Academy Award for her role in the 1986 film “Children of a Lesser God” at age 21. She co-starred in the 2021 film “ CODA ,” the story of a deaf family with one child who hears. The movie earned three Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

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Addressing the Working Class inequality gap in the creative industries

Stephen Waddington

It’s an area of the economy that includes a range of activities from marketing and public relations to film, and from publishing to museums and galleries. They dominate key creative roles in the sector, shaping what goes on culture, media, and television. Class intersects with gender, race, disability, skills and place.

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Can Sponsored Content Work For PR?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Different types of content in the form of press releases , bylined articles , white papers, and social media , among others, can help deliver key messages, amplify thought leadership and boost SEO for a particular brand. . As audiences grow more accepting of sponsored content, brands are using it to shake up the marketing mix.

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6 Benefits Of Long-Form PR Content

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Crenshaw client Robert Glazer of Acceleration Partners penned one of the first in-depth books about performance marketing , which led to a national television appearance, podcast guest ops, and keynotes at marketing conferences. It takes time for writing and filming — and a strong, informed point of view.

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General Electric Theater: Reagan met Content Marketing in 1954

Sword and the Script

In 1954, the television had reached a critical milestone : 26 million U.S. Long before product placements and sponsored content, one iconic American brand placed a big bet in creating its own television program – another example of an early content marketing initiative – at the urging of its public relations department.

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From Regal to Get Real: Why Casual Communications Are Here to Stay

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This formative period exploring castles, village pubs and rock-walled rolling landscapes began my love affair with British television and film. Twenty years ago, I was packing for England to begin a study abroad semester in Nottingham. The latest season of “ The Crown ” is no exception.

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Media Training Lessons From Oprah Winfrey’s Interview With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

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Oprah Winfrey’s prime-time television interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on March 7 provided a reminder of the principles PR professionals should follow to prepare clients for media interviews that create positive coverage and help manage crises.