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Behind the Headlines With Howard Stutz

Cision

I oversaw corporate communications for Anchor Gaming – a publicly traded slot machine developer – before the company was sold to International Game Technology in 2001. During my journalism career, I can’t count how many times someone in PR pitched me on a story that I had already written or had nothing to do with my beat.

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In Memoriam: Isobel Parke, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

She was PRSA’s representative on the Council for Journalism and Mass Communications, as well as on two PRSA education commissions. She was married to Patrick Jackson , a past PRSA president and PR leader who passed away in 2001. A tireless advocate for PRSA and the profession, Parke served on countless committees.

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A Brand Is a Business Risk to be Understood and Managed; Off Script No. 40: Brianna Carroll Boyle

Sword and the Script

When I got out of school in 2001, for instance, few of my clients cared about mentions in online outlets. One publication or blog you read regularly is… (BCB) Wall Street Journal CMO Today. The 24-hour news cycle has changed the PR game and greatly upped the stakes. Online influencers and bloggers were basically unheard of.

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Behind the Headlines with Sharon Hoffman

Cision

This week, Sharon sat down with me to discuss her passion for the industry, how social media has changed journalism, and how to stay ahead in the industry! Jane Pauley anchored it, and the team won an Emmy for Best News Magazine Report of 2001. What are you most looking forward to in this new position?

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Corporate Communications is Taking More PR Work In-House, finds Survey; Media Relations Gets Even Harder

Sword and the Script

Ned launched “ Job of the Week ” (JOTW) email newsletter in 2001 as a free resource for PR and communications professionals looking for work. Respondents cited reporter turnover, veteran reporters being replaced with junior ones, and “in-your-face-journalism” as contributing causes.

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Meet the Media: Josh Fisher, Executive Editor or FleetOwner

Bianchi Biz Blog

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I had my first staff byline at a small Connecticut newspaper in 2001. My main goal with any new technology—or even old technology—is to find out how it benefits a person, a place, or an entire industry. I started off covering education and other local issues.

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Influencer Insights: Media Moves and Intel for June 20

Beyond PR

government bonds and before that she reported on stocks and trends at The Wall Street Journal for three years. Givens has been with “Ed Week” since 2001 when she became the general manager. Washington Business Journal: Vandana Sinha ( @VandanaWashBiz ) has been promoted to managing editor at @WBJonline.