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PR must grow up and appreciate the value of qualifications, learning and research

Stephen Waddington

Qualifications, continuous learning and a mature community of practice that engage theory and practice are among the hallmarks of a mature profession. The public relations industry has a thriving research community but there’s limited exchange between theory and practice. We’ve published the fifth edition of the book this week.

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

PRSay

For his work there, the Russian Public Relations Association made him a lifetime member in 2005. After selling his firm in 2005, Epley and his wife, Dorcas Starnes Epley, retired to Columbus, N.C., Epley helped establish professional, ethical public relations in Russia shortly after the collapse of the former Soviet Union.

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Behind the Headlines With Jody Fisher

Cision

anything about New York City history — so it’s a toss-up between “Island at the Center of the World” by Russell Shorto (2005) and “The Power Broker” by Robert Caro (1975). If I had a billion dollars, I would… pay off my home, fund my kids’ college education and donate to charities doing great work in my local community.

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PR Heroes Of The Hurricanes

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

McIngvale has navigated these waters before; he offered shelter to victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Clearly he’s a local businessman with a flair for PR and promotion, as well as a deep commitment to community. McIngvale’s bold gesture came in contrast to the response of Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen.

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Earned Media vs. Media Relations [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Critical Mention adds a media database; Talkwalker acquires Nielson Social; Watch out for fine print in media monitoring contracts As a term, earned media made a big splash in search trends in late 2004 or early 2005…and then interest waned. Over time, the digital community warmed to the term again.

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For These PRSA Leaders, Public Relations Is All in the Family

PRSay

Accredited since 1981, David was honored with the PRSA Presidential Citation in 1991 and inducted into the PRSA College of Fellows in 2005. At PRSA conferences, Brendon sees that his parents have been valuable mentors to many in PRSA and the Indianapolis PR community. “I Industry contributions.

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Public relations and professionalism: work to do to realise full potential

Stephen Waddington

Practitioners and academics operate in almost entirely separate communities. Betteke van Ruler borrowed the title of a poplar book on gender issues to describe the situation between the two communities. To communicate effectively across a full range of platforms and technologies. Organisational Capabilities.

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