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PR Has Evolved Since First ‘Public Relations Handbook’ in 1967, but Some Values Are Timeless

PRSay

Fifty-five years ago, the first “Public Relations Handbook” that I edited was published. Back then, when we first published the “Public Relations Handbook,” reaching out to the media was relatively straightforward for PR professionals. Matt Holt Books recently published the book’s 5th edition. Communication is 24/7.

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Borrowing Trust: The Surprising New Marketing Role of Citizen Influencers

Cision

Social media professionals agree. When Altimeter polled social media communicators, they found: 35 percent of social media professionals already have a mature influencer program. The celebrity: Not long ago, to be a celebrity, you had to write a book, star in a television show or movie, or launch a record.

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