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Painting a Picture of the U.S. Military: Lessons From Public Affairs Officers

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This blog is based on an original article in the Public Relations Journal , a peer-reviewed academic publication presented by the Institute for Public Relations and PRSA. Do you think public affairs officers provided technical support? Photographs. Kaye Sweetser, Ph.D.,

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4 Tips for Transitioning From Military Public Affairs to the Civilian Sector

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With more than two decades of experience in public relations and military public affairs, Dr. Sweetser offers advice to those on the cusp of transitioning from military public affairs to the civilian sector. • In the civilian world, you’re competing with professionals who went to school for public relations.

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In Memoriam: Joe S. Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA

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In presenting him with the award that year, Board Chair Jeffrey Julin, APR, remarked: “Joe Epley has distinguished himself over many years as a sophisticated, ethical professional who has been an inspirational leader of PRSA. In 2008, he received PRSA’s highest individual honor — the Gold Anvil. A native of Forest City, N.C.,

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Public Relations Objectives

Doctor Spin

Public relations is a young academic field with potential to inform various areas of communication and offer tools like issues management for various applied communication fields.“ Source: Journal of Communication 1 Botan, C., & Taylor, M. Public relations: State of the field. Journal of Communication, 54, 645–661.

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6 Ways to Improve Your Business Expertise and Strengthen Your Ethical Core

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Each September, PRSA recognizes Public Relations Ethics Month, supported by programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme, Public Relations Ethics: Strengthening Our Core, guides a special focus on the six core values highlighted in the PRSA Code of Ethics.

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What is a Public Relations Specialist?

5W PR

The responsibilities can sometimes vary depending upon whom they work for.For the government, the role is usually to let the public know about the different activities of a governmental office, department, or official. You often hear public relations specialists referred to as press secretary, public affairs officer, or information officer.

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Behind the Headlines with Ben Wyskida

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His background includes expertise in criminal justice reform, sustainability, human rights and public interest law. He has also led “media for media” communications for investigative journalism non-profits. What opportunities does digital present for Fenton? Digital has transformed the way we communicate.