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Talking About the Great Outdoors: Q&A With Acclaimed Storyteller Baratunde Thurston

PRSay

There are infinite ways to talk about our relationship with the outdoors,” Thurston said in an interview with PRsay. Thurston is a speaker at PRSA’s Travel and Tourism Conference, held June 20-23, at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, Wis. Are CVBs and other tourism groups pitching you now to come and visit?

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Guest Post: The PR Generalist vs. The Industry Specialist

Deirdre Breakenridge

One of the aspects I like best about being in public relations is that it presents opportunities that appeal to a wide variety of people. My area of expertise remains public relations as I utilize the core strategies and tactics that every PR professional incorporates into an effective campaign. Prefer to mix things up?

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Personal Branding: Always Be Prepared for Your Next Job Opportunity

Cision

Vaco recruiter Piper Ochsner additionally advises candidates to be prepared to deliver a similar video-worthy introduction in person, as well, and suggests that a candidate’s ability to answer the inevitable interview opener “Tell me a little about yourself” can make or break an interview. Get published.

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Behind the Headlines With Caroline Michaud

Cision

Caroline Michaud, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Relations at PHG Consulting, says to be competitive, clients must determine their specific brand and strategically position themselves in the marketplace. PHG Consulting has worked in public relations in a variety of countries worldwide, including your new partnerships!

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Behind the Headlines With Nick Hawley

Cision

In this interview, Nick discusses how to approach integrated communication, why print may still have a place in your strategy and how to build relationships with reporters. I am most excited to jump in and help run our leisure tourism campaigns. A few of my Seattle-based public awareness clients targeted mainly the city proper.

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How Can Brands Put Crises Into Context?

Cision

For example, when Visit North Carolina had to deal with a summer filled with shark bites, public relations manager Scott Peacock looked at a few factors to determine how much impact the crisis had. He did not push local tourism partners to secure TV interviews.

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Behind the Headlines With Brenda Urban

Cision

In this interview, Brenda shares what she learned from appearing on a reality television show, why you need to work in an environment that motivates you and what skills communication professionals need to be successful. You’ve worked with some of the top travel and tourism brands. What are your secrets to success?