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

PRSay

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. military operating environments.

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

PRSay

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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How To Hire The Best PR Firm For You

PR Insiders

Firms also have a whole range of specialties, from crisis communications to public affairs to research and analysis. I shared some practical tips for doing just that in my book, Gaining the Publicity Edge: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Growing Your Brand Through National Media Coverage. Make sure you understand the fee structure.

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Meet the Media: John Hitch, Editor of Fleet Maintenance

Bianchi Biz Blog

I recently took over the role as editor of Fleet Maintenance , a B2B magazine and website focused on providing commercial vehicle fleets and shops with the latest information on tools and maintenance trends. I do love cooking, though, and someday I’ll get around to writing all those fictional stories rolling around in my head.

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The Field of Emergency Management: Why It Is Not A Profession

Melissa Agnes

The former one-way flow of warnings, information and updates from emergency management to the affected public has become, not just a two-way system, but one of many partners, sources and systems. I have done a ton of media work as I am the Public Information Officer as well for our agency. Now we leave it to you.

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Controlled Chaos: 86 Comms Pros Explain How Communications Work Has Changed

Sword and the Script

“Communications professionals are now responsible for producing videos and podcasts, hosting live stream events, playing photographer, designing graphics, learning the back end of websites and more to keep up with changes in the ways people consume information.”. It’s expanded to include public affairs and government relations as the norm.”.

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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). What was your last PR job? How long have you been in this job/field?

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