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Painting a Picture of the U.S. Military: Lessons From Public Affairs Officers

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This blog is based on an original article in the Public Relations Journal , a peer-reviewed academic publication presented by the Institute for Public Relations and PRSA. A control group of 76 participants received an unrelated clip to watch, having been randomly assigned to this condition. Photographs.

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Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Nicole Castro

Solo PR Pro

But after a couple of years in the pre-med program at City College of New York, she changed directions, declaring majors in anthropology and journalism. She began applying to PR positions, but she found that the folks she interviewed with often had trouble understanding how her educational background translated into public relations.

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3 former PR pros who made mid-career shifts and lived to talk about it

Communications Conversations

Former role: Vice president of communications and public affairs with Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE). I resigned my last full-time PR job in December 2014, as vice president of communications and public affairs with Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE). Former role: Account Group Director at Weber Shandwick.

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The Talking Points #39between35and49

Communications Conversations

The Business Journal has its long-time 40 Under 40 “competition.” So, since ever other age group in existence has its own awards, I figured, it’s high time we have one for us 35-49 year-olds. Susan Roeder, director of public affairs, Andersen. ” Adfed2 has its 32 Under 32. Figures, too.

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PR software vendors are starting to talk security in generative AI pitches [PR Tech Sum No. 46]

Sword and the Script

PRophet is part of a portfolio of products grouped together under a “cloud marketing” division managed by Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW ). Source: State of PR and Journalism Salaries 2023 by Muck Rack. She’s also held leadership roles at Edelman, Burson-Marsteller and Deloitte. Source: Propel Q3 2023 Media Barometer by Propel.

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Partisan Politics Complicates PR and Comms for Business, Survey Finds

Sword and the Script

That’s according to the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey which polled 300 communicators – public relations, public affairs, marketing communications and related roles – across more than a dozen different industries. Some 72% of professionals believe the political landscape has made their jobs harder.

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International Conference Preview: Frank X. Shaw Talks Diversity, Disruption and 10 Years at Microsoft

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You have a degree in journalism from the University of Oregon. Did you ever consider a career as a reporter, and what journalism skills do you rely on in your job today? I worked for my school newspaper, and when I joined the Marines I was a public affairs officer. We ran a base newspaper.