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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

PRSay

Another force turning people away from national news programs has been the public’s addiction to social media, which amplifies negativity and often sidesteps facts in favor of unsubstantiated opinion and innuendo, he said. Most affected were local news outlets that are independently operated or owned by small media chains.

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Meet the Media: Jennifer Ramsay, Editor-at-Large at Endeavor Business Media’s Market Moves

Bianchi Biz Blog

I mostly look for big news, whether for the company involved, the government, or just in general. I got to write a story on a local stray cat that had been “adopted” by a bed and breakfast. His name was Pip and he won the hearts of visitors and locals. One of the biggest questions I ask myself is “What are the implications?”

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PRSA Colorado’s PR Paid Forward Program Connects Comms Pros With Nonprofits

PRSay

The pro-bono initiative matches local nonprofit organizations with PRSA Colorado members who can provide the nonprofits with communications services. How PR Paid Forward works Through the PRSA Colorado website , local nonprofit organizations are invited to submit their most pressing current communications challenges.

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PRSA Introduces Innovative Program to Guide Journalists Transitioning Into PR and Communications

PRSay

In addition, we will cover many of the fundamentals of media relations, so our program also would be beneficial to those starting out in public relations — including students and new professionals in PR, media and journalism. How was your transition into public relations?

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Increasing Your Media Coverage Through Storytelling

PRSay

29, Matt Charles, APR, presents a webinar titled “ How to Tell Your Organization’s Story to Get Media Coverage.” Whether you serve a large corporation, small nonprofit, major research university or municipal government, at some point your boss has probably said, “We need more media attention. Can you make it happen?”

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The Different Types of Public Relations: A Complete Guide

Stern + Associates

There are seven different types of public relations businesses must be aware of and can employ: Media relations As a type of public relations, media relations focus on forming relationships with various media outlets, broadcasters, journalists, and bloggers.

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The 22 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

Onclusive

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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