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AI and Journalism: What’s Next?

PRSay

The intersection of journalism and AI is the most important media issue of our time. That’s why Bospar sponsored a San Francisco Press Club panel covering the impact of AI in the newsroom, titled “AI + Journalism=?” Each panelist offered perspective on the intersection of AI and journalism. You can stop reading there.

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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). What was your last PR job? What do you miss most about working in PR?

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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. Media relations only gets harder. 75% of PR pros say media relations is getting harder.

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

PRSay

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.

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What Does “Storytelling” Mean to You? 105 Answers from Communicators

Sword and the Script

“Capturing the authentic connection – in a compelling, relatable way – behind the consumer pain point and the solution of the brand, for example.” Cohesive, compelling brand narrative that makes an emotional connection and all the tactics that flow from it such as thought leadership, website, and social.” Long-form journalism.”

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The Changing Face of Public Relations in Government; Off Script #30: Merritt Allen of Vox Optima

Sword and the Script

Incidentally, her arrival at her first duty station in the Philippines coincided with a volcanic eruption and, in need of communications help, her commanding officer reassigned her to public affairs. about PR, marketing, sales and journalism. She’s been working in that field ever since and even built a business around it.