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Exploring the modern corporate communication function

Stephen Waddington

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and their contribution to organisations. The study by the Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS published in August 2021 explores more than 300 US organisations, including international organisations.

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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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ICON 2021 Recap: Communications From a Military Point of View

PRSay

With any communication campaign, “the key is understanding what we’re trying to achieve,” said Rear Adm. Military communicators who were guest panelists for PRSA’s Oct. 14 virtual keynote session, “ Navigating Your Communication by Utilizing a Military Mindset ,” during ICON 2021. Ask, “What are the communication objectives?”

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What You Can Do With a Public Relations Degree

5W PR

A public relations degree offers diverse career opportunities. Professionals in this field shape and maintain organizational reputations, manage communication strategies, and engage with stakeholders. They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage.

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IABC Webinar Recap: The 2020 JOTW Communication Survey Review

Sword and the Script

We presented a sampling of the findings – along with analysis – from the 3 rd Annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020. Here’s the recording: Also, see these pieces related to this year’s survey: PR Measurement: How is Communications Proving Value?

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The Different Types of Public Relations: A Complete Guide

Stern + Associates

To find success in such highly competitive markets as those we see today, businesses must establish, carry out, and surveil different forms of public relations strategies. That’s because it’s important to properly communicate to customers, investors, and other stakeholders why they should remain interested in the company.

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Why Business Students Should Learn Strategic Communications

PRSay

With that sage advice, it comes as a surprise that only six percent of MBA programs require any communications courses. They presented this research during a panel discussion at the Institute for Public Relations’ (IPR) Bridge Conference in Washington, D.C. But content variety remains.”.