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

PRSay

he worked as a television news reporter and editor in Asheville and Charlotte before transitioning into a PR career. He is survived by Dorcas, his wife of 64 years; two children, Meredith Epley McGinnis of Travelers Rest, S.C., with the memorial service immediately afterward in the Howze Mortuary Chapel in Travelers Rest, S.C.

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PR Rock Stars: Minnesota Timberwolves’ and Lynx’s Kirsten Wenker

Communications Conversations

So I worked at several agencies on all different types of brands – CPG, travel, technology, retail and fitness to name a few. You got your degree in journalism, like many in our field. If you had to do it all over again, would you major in journalism? Maybe I need to start a side hustle as a travel blogger….

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Behind the Headlines with Erik Wheater

Cision

Erik Wheater, account executive at Burns360, details his transition from a five-year career in television news to the PR agency life. He reveals how his background in journalism has shaped his view of the industry, his growing appreciation for PR professionals and gives insight into how journalists in the TV industry truly want to be pitched.

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The Evolution of Earned Media: Navigating Change

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

And despite digital and legacy media outlets shuttering or laying off, there is a slew of independent, niche and grant-funded newsrooms starting up or getting help from organizations like Press Forward, Local Media Foundation, News/Media Alliance, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, the American Journalism Project and others.

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Who Were The PR Winners And Losers of 2017?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Samantha Guthrie and Hota Kotb announced Lauer’s sudden departure with grace and poignancy – in real time, on live television. After the election, most mainstream news organizations got busy reminding us why they’re needed with a renewed commitment to quality journalism. Mainstream media. Tired of hearing about Uber?

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International Conference Preview: 5 Questions With Journalist Laura Ling

PRSay

Former President Bill Clinton traveled to North Korea as a special envoy, leading to Ling and Lee’s release after 140 days in captivity. “It On the other hand, the big picture landscape of social media’s impact on journalism has also been a dark one. You’ve worked in multiple mediums — podcasts, web series, television.

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Meet the Media: Scotty Reiss, Founder of A Girls Guide to Cars

Bianchi Biz Blog

We create content— written, social and video— about all things automotive through the lens of how women live their lives in cars: Reviews, news, technology, maintenance, travel, family, car gear, style, and stories about the people, especially women, who engineer, design, build and sell cars.

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