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Lockdown letter: brainstorming second order COVID-19 effects

Stephen Waddington

Our local fish and chip shop reopened on Wednesday. Government The digital democracy has been a long time coming - democracy will finally digitise, both in central and local government, and citizen voting. We need local, decentralised responses to arts, culture, education and transport. Photo by sfe-co2/iStock / Getty Images.

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12 Ideas for Maintaining an Invigorating Professional Life in 2018

PRSay

Emphasize projects where you had a measurable impact on your organization. Consider obtaining your MBA, or at the very least consume books and articles, watch videos, go to seminars, participate in webinars and meet with other communications professionals on a regular basis. Make sure it’s two pages or less.

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Behind the Headlines with Yvonne Lorie

Cision

HPRA provides year-round programs, professional development seminars and networking among other services. . Through HPRA National and our local chapters in Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Chicago, we bring forth resources and expertise through thought leadership, networking and scholarship programs.

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Engaging (and grilling) the social side of James Grunig

PR Conversations

Just last week, for example, I talked with a man waiting in line to board an airplane in London as I returned from teaching a seminar in Nigeria. Thus, they are not really measuring “public” opinions. He asked what I had done in Nigeria, and I said I had lectured about public relations. He broke out in laughter.

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Fall into Business Development

Solo PR Pro

Join industry associations (don’t forget about your preferred client industries), attend conferences, workshops, and local networking events. Showcase your expertise by offering workshops, webinars, or seminars. Measure your results. Educate your target audience. Just do it, don’t overthink it!

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PR on a Budget: 10 Tips for Smarter Spending and Better Results

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Whether seeking heightened brand visibility or driving more web traffic, success requires focusing on measurable targets upfront throughout execution. That’s why many companies are turning to partnerships and active involvement in their local communities to boost their PR efforts without breaking the bank.

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PRoust Questionnaire: Kim Blanchette

PR Conversations

Currently my team and I work at the strategic level, and we’re heavily into research and measurement. Understanding the social, economic, and political environment around you is crucial, so staying current on local, national, and global events is essential to me. Next, it was internal communications, and I loved that area, too.

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