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

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So far in 2024, the Los Angeles Times , The Wall Street Journal , Time magazine, Sports Illustrated and National Geographi c, among other outlets, have all conducted layoffs, while journalists at several Condé Nast publications staged walkouts over proposed job cuts. How was your transition into public relations?

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Entertainment & Sports Section New Member Spotlight

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What we like to remind everybody that we are a very young sport. It went from being a spectacle to being a sport. Using local resources is huge. Mikolich is the Founder of npm | pr ( www.npmpr.com ) and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Entertainment and Sports Section 2016 Chair.

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8 Questions with Syracuse University’s Sports Legend, Michael Veley

Critical Mention

To say Michael Veley embodies sports is an understatement. Falk Center for Sport Management spanning more than two decades is, in a word, impressive. Which 3 tips do you have for anyone trying to break into the sports PR/marketing world? Passion and an insatiable appetite for sports; 2. By Robin Gelfenbien.

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#MediaMonday – Craig Harris

HMA Public Relations

Today’s #MediaMonday profile comes to us from Craig Harris, editor-in-chief of The Coronado News, a direct mail weekly newspaper, newsletter and daily website with local and national news, sports and financial coverage. Meet Craig and learn more about this publication launching on Jan. in this post!

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The top publishers on Facebook in Spain for 2023

NewsWhip

Marca , Spain’s national daily sport paper, has firmly held the number one spot with 12.4M Mundo Deportivo , a Barcelona-based sports publication, has taken the third spot with 8.2M interactions, while Diario AS , which is a sport specific sister publication to second-placed El Pais , is holding onto seventh with 7M.

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When Tragedy Strikes in Sports – Making the Right Call with Your PR Plan

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In sports, on the playing field, and in sports PR, we aim to always be prepared for anything that comes our way and to “expect the unexpected,” but can we really ever expect to lose a young athlete with one of the brightest careers and futures ahead of him like we did with Fernandez? We will play tomorrow.”.

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Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Stu Opperman, APR

Solo PR Pro

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. When he arrived on campus, however, he was amazed by the student-run broadcast stations, including radio and TV stations that would actually compete in the local market for ratings. “I

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