Remove Leadership Remove Local Remove Media Relations Remove Public Affairs
article thumbnail

Ranger Scott Gediman on the Ferguson Fire and 22 Years as Yosemite Park’s Public Affairs Officer

PRSay

Over his 22 years as public affairs officer at Yosemite National Park , Scott Gediman has experienced a myriad of crises on the job, from floods and rock falls to hantavirus outbreaks. “It Here in the public affairs office there are just two of us — there used to be five, and then there were four, and then three.

article thumbnail

The Intersection Of Public Relations And Public Policy: A Strategic Approach

Landis PR

Often seen as the domain of legislators and professional lobbyists or advocates, public relations professionals play a crucial role in shaping conversation and informing decision-making. A key element to success is the establishment of credible and trustworthy relationships with policymakers.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

The Value of Strategic Communications in the PRSA MBA/Business School Program

PRSay

Oppe also invites local media and corporate executives to discuss current events and provide media training and other practical skills. She is a public affairs and media consultant based in Washington, D.C. She also teaches media relations and issues management at George Washington University. .

article thumbnail

Getting hired and ahead in marketing and PR

Stephen Waddington

Day to day I work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Directors on a range of projects. Christian headed to London to work at an agency called Freuds before heading back north to work for a local agency. Her first job was working as a social media marketing executive on behalf of a group of hotels in the Lake District.

article thumbnail

What the Uvalde Shootings and Other Crises Reveal about Press Conferences

PRSay

DPS held the follow-up press conference where the director characterized the local police’s action as the “wrong” decision. The local District Attorney, Christina Busbee, issued a statement that they wouldn’t be issuing statements. They have purview over the State Police and Texas Rangers and began the investigation.

article thumbnail

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

Sword and the Script

I couldn’t imagine a vice president of marketing at any of the local tech companies could get behind that idea. Capturing the authentic connection – in a compelling, relatable way – behind the consumer pain point and the solution of the brand, for example.” Showing] how the issue relates to your audience.”

article thumbnail

PRoust Questionnaire: Kim Blanchette

PR Conversations

When I worked in media relations, it was all I wanted to do. I’m deeply interested in what’s going on in the world outside my field or specific sector, and find it shocking when PR colleagues says they don’t follow the media—I do hear that! As well, I can take it personally when my advice isn’t heeded. Speech writing.

Energy 53