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

PRSay

The full-service firm represented a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to local nonprofits, many of them clients for more than two decades. He was also a founding partner in Worldcom Public Relations Group, a network of independent firms that grew to include businesses in 35 countries.

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The Different Types of Public Relations: A Complete Guide

Stern + Associates

Community relations Community relations is a type of public relations that focuses on building relationships between an organization and its local community. Better community relations can increase sales, employee morale, and reputation. There are many ways to build community relations.

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Behind the Headlines With Travis Taylor

Cision

I’m going to push the boundaries of what clients expect from a public relations agency. Everything we do, from multicultural engagement and community building to corporate communications, reputation management and crisis communications, is built on the foundation of our “Brand PR” approach. What do you do when you’re not at work?

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

PRSay

Nearly a decade ago, the PRSA Foundation sponsored research that found only 23 percent of graduate business schools consistently provide instruction in reputation management, corporate communications and related ethical dimensions. The program has since grown to 15 schools nationwide.

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PR rising in Africa rising

Stuart Bruce

In-house PR people within companies – the regional and local operations of multi-nationals and big indigenous companies. Local independent PR agencies, some of which operate across several African markets.

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Event Sustainability — The Triple Bottom Line

Landis PR

Organizations are still hosting events to meet business goals but in a more responsible way, but now we are planning with consideration about how the event will impact investors, partners, and attendees, but also its workers, the local community, and the planet.

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The Public Relations Agency: Your Secret Weapon

Doctor Spin

Public affairs (PA). For instance, one agency I worked at ( Springtime PR ) provided specialised services in corporate communications, internal communications, crisis communications, and public affairs (PA). Poor online reputation. Global vs local. Investor relations (IR). Media relations. Digital PR.

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