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

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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.

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Helsinki, Finland – Growth Path Ahead

Landis PR

In this week’s blog, our Public Relations Global Network partner, Taru Tujunen from Ellun Kanat , writes about the business environment in Finland. It is not advisable to have an employee of a communications firm present in the interview situation. For us, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change.

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What is a Public Relations Specialist?

5W PR

The responsibilities can sometimes vary depending upon whom they work for.For the government, the role is usually to let the public know about the different activities of a governmental office, department, or official. You often hear public relations specialists referred to as press secretary, public affairs officer, or information officer.

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6 Ways to Improve Your Business Expertise and Strengthen Your Ethical Core

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Each September, PRSA recognizes Public Relations Ethics Month, supported by programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme, Public Relations Ethics: Strengthening Our Core, guides a special focus on the six core values highlighted in the PRSA Code of Ethics.

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Behind the Headlines with Ben Wyskida

Cision

Most recently Ben worked as an Executive Vice President at BerlinRosen Public Affairs, where he built the firm’s Philanthropy and Cultural Activism practice. What opportunities does digital present for Fenton? We shouldn’t lose the art of the pitch or an appreciation for great writing. Is there a downside?

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An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations? How Has PR Changed? Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Comms Pros?

Sword and the Script

PR is a broad field that encompasses many different tactics and strategies for managing communication between an organization and the public. The goal of PR is to present an organization or individual in the best possible light, and to build and maintain a positive reputation.”. What are some examples of public relations?

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

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For example, case studies and practical experience such as news release writing and connecting with senior executives are opportunities highly valued by MBA students. It’s a mind shift that organizations of all sizes are struggling with as the digital landscape continues to evolve and present new ethical challenges such as fake news.