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Ranger Scott Gediman on the Ferguson Fire and 22 Years as Yosemite Park’s Public Affairs Officer

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Over his 22 years as public affairs officer at Yosemite National Park , Scott Gediman has experienced a myriad of crises on the job, from floods and rock falls to hantavirus outbreaks. “It Here in the public affairs office there are just two of us — there used to be five, and then there were four, and then three.

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Reflecting on a Long Military Career and the Rewards of PRSA Accreditation

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Army Public Affairs Officer (PAO). These include my first experience as a student at the Defense Information School (DINFOS), commander and PAO in Afghanistan, and candidate for the Accreditation in Public Relations + Military Communication ( APR+M ) credential. But once again, I never gave up.

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Brexit – 12 immediate actions for PR, corporate communications and public affairs professionals

Stuart Bruce

Public relations, corporate communications, public affairs and corporate affairs professionals will have an essential role in helping employers and clients to navigate this period of momentous change.

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Why You Should Consider Hiring Military Service Members and Veterans in Your Organization

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On the positive side, these military members and veterans are often exceptionally well-trained in leadership, and they understand discipline and live up to commitments even when they are tough. Navy broadcast journalist, retired VA Public Affairs Officer, and owner of Paula Pedene and Associates. Photo credit: bumble dee ].

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Insights Into the Role of Communicators at the U.S. Department of Defense

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By Roddy Rasti, Karl Feld, Victoria Leoni and Lee Hill for the Defense Information School, a component of the Defense Media Activity. We recently completed 21 focus groups and in-depth interviews with graduates of the Defense Information School’s Mass Communication Foundations (MCF) course.

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Poll: Americans Wary of News Coverage on 2024 Elections

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A new poll finds that about half of Americans (53%) say they’re extremely concerned or very concerned that news organizations will report inaccurate information during the 2024 presidential election. Some 44% worry that accurate information will be presented to favor one side or the other.

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Research, Communication Crucial Before Collaborating With Influencers

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The program sought to reach potential recruits in different demographic groups who wish to receive information from trusted social media influencers. It is how we “ get real and get better, ” the Navy’s call to action for leadership development and process improvement. The military as a whole faces a severe recruiting crisis.