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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. And nine out of 10 acknowledged more training in core communications disciplines is merited.

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5 “Founding Fathers” Of PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Lee was a leader in media relations. Ivy Ledbetter Lee (1877-1934) is credited with refining the art of media relations, but his most celebrated engagement was a train wreck – literally. But Edelman really thrived later when his agency built a reputation for creating product marketing events and stunts.

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Why Business Students Should Learn Strategic Communications

PRSay

Warren Buffett famously said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.”. manager of cybersecurity compliance and oversight at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. “Reputation management drives student interest in the course,” said Rennie, co-chair of the MBA Program.

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Crisis Management Lessons From Boeing’s 737 Max Disasters

PRSay

After Boeing made changes in design, software and crew training, the Federal Aviation Administration cleared the 737 MAX to resume flights in December. You need a cadre of people within your organization who have media relations as a backup skill set… so the core team can catch their breath. We need to plan for beyond 72 hours.

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PR professionals’ skills and competencies not fit for modern future proof public relations

Stuart Bruce

Alarming when you remember that Richard Edelman refers to Google as “the world’s biggest reputation management engine.” Also on the up by six points is public affairs and lobbying. Stephen Waddington explains how PR practitioners committed to qualifications and learning and development earn more.

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PR rising in Africa rising

Stuart Bruce

profession that positions public relations as a real management discipline that contributes significantly to actual organisational and business objectives. The threat is that like elsewhere in the world there is a massive talent shortage with not enough experienced, trained and qualified professionals already practising.

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3 former PR pros who made mid-career shifts and lived to talk about it

Communications Conversations

Former role: Vice president of communications and public affairs with Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE). I resigned my last full-time PR job in December 2014, as vice president of communications and public affairs with Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE). Salary and training were both important considerations.

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