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

PRSay

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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Research, Communication Crucial Before Collaborating With Influencers

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As lead communicator for the maritime arm of NATO, I supported an experiment last March to collaborate with a travel influencer named Jackie Todd, who has approximately 120,000 followers on Instagram and 650,000 followers on TikTok. Theresa Carpenter, APR+M is an active-duty public affairs officer for NATO Allied Maritime Command.

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

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A 1993 study he presented to the Defense Information School on ethics in military public affairs is also credited for putting professional ethics standards on the decision-making table in that segment of the PR profession. He is survived by Dorcas, his wife of 64 years; two children, Meredith Epley McGinnis of Travelers Rest, S.C.,

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Where To Find Public Relations Entry-Level Jobs

Doctor Spin

Film studios, music labels, talent agencies, and entertainment companies may offer entry-level PR positions to manage publicity and promotions. Travel- and hospitality industry. Public affairs firms. Public affairs firms specialise in government relations and advocacy and may offer entry-level PR positions.

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Behind the Headlines With Connie Partoyan

Cision

A lot has changed in that time, especially in how companies, associations and organizations approach public affairs and government affairs. Our history is grounded in public affairs – helping to influence some of the most challenging public policy debates in the country. and in local communities.

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When The Crisis PR Guy Is The Crisis

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It all started when Campbell’s VP Kelly Johnston tweeted about the so-called “caravan” of immigrants traveling north from Honduras. Senate – not an unusual pedigree for a Public Affairs VP. The story was nearly lost amid more urgent headlines, but its ripple effect may continue.

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Being Prepared for Wherever the Day Takes You

PRSay

So there I was, walking down the hallway of the Courtyard by Marriott in Minneapolis, on my way to attend day one of the 2023 PRSA Public Affairs and Government Summit on June 14-16 in Minneapolis, when my cell phone dings with following text: “Fire, Alert III, Twin, 17-L, ETA: Now.” What time is it in Colorado?