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PRSA Introduces Innovative Program to Guide Journalists Transitioning Into PR and Communications

PRSay

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. The media marketplace is also changing. Absolutely!

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What PR Pros Should Know about the Next Generation of Journalists

PRSay

As the journalism profession faces threats from artificial intelligence, misinformation and the collapse of business models that support journalism, the next generation of journalists nonetheless feels optimistic and wants to bring truth, justice and integrity to their work, a new survey suggests.

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THE 2nd WINNER OF THE PR EXPANDED STUDENT VIDEO CONTEST IS …

Deirdre Breakenridge

The areas of practice included media relations, strategic communication/integrated marketing communication, and employee communication – that all related to the class content. Nicole, our 2nd winner, is a junior who is pursuing a communication and journalism double major at UMass Amherst. Nicole Morin, UMASS at Amherst Student.

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Social Media Benchmarks – How Does the Brand Stack Up?

5W PR

Education, sports media, software, nonprofits, professional associations, finance, fast-moving consumer goods, beverages, and of course, healthcare, all saw big spikes in average engagement rates per post in 2020. The post Social Media Benchmarks – How Does the Brand Stack Up?

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How Journalists Feel About PR Pros

Cision

You see it in blog posts and on social media — journalists frustrated with generic, relevant pages and irrelevant material. With the advent of digital journalism, it is journalists who find their objectivity scrutinized more often than before. These super users often access social platforms for more than eight hours per day.

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What’s Your Social Media Elevator Pitch? Join #PRStudChat on June 21 To Find Out How to Leverage Your Network

Deirdre Breakenridge

Social media can open new doors and might even land you that dream job or connection. Recent and current public relations graduate students at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, Srishti Assaye , Margaret DeJesus and Sabrina Ruiz , will discuss how to utilize social media to seek out professional opportunities.

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15 Up-and-Coming PR and Social Media Marketers to Watch

Communications Conversations

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. And, they have been for a while now.