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PR Has Evolved Since First ‘Public Relations Handbook’ in 1967, but Some Values Are Timeless

PRSay

There were newspapers, magazines, wire services, trade publications, TV and radio. Daily newspaper circulation in the United States has fallen from its height of 61.8 About 2,200 local print newspapers have closed since 2005, cutting the number of newspaper journalists by more than half between 2008 and 2020.

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Pioneer John Harold Johnson (1918–2005)

Institute for Public Relations

While he attended the University of Chicago, Johnson worked part-time at Supreme Life Insurance … Continue reading Pioneer John Harold Johnson (1918–2005) → John Harold Johnson was born on Jan. 19, 1918, in Arkansas City, Arkansas.

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Behind the Headlines With Jody Fisher

Cision

When you have newspapers that have existed for a century mailing their subscribers cardboard virtual reality goggles to use with their mobile devices, you know how important tapping into a user experience can be. Today, I think that’s true across all media. OK… maybe I’d live where I could walk to the beach! My favorite book is….

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Cider sip or cider slip? Would you let a politician endorse your brand?

Stephen Waddington

Yesterday, the image plastered across newspapers and news websites was Boris enjoying a pint of Rattler Cornish Cyder. Prior to the 2005 election, Cornwall was Lib Dem yellow across the county, with one Labour constituency in Falmouth and Camborne. He sipped it claiming that he’s avoiding alcohol during the election campaign.

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The Complete Guide to PR Stunts

5W PR

In 2005, Snapple tried to make the world’s largest Popsicle. Newspapers, commercials and billboards aren’t ineffective, but these days the Internet spreads ideas the quickest. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was so bold and fun that costume companies created a Halloween costume out of it. What Steps Do You Take to Create a PR Stunt?

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Meet the Media: Seth Clevenger, Managing Editor for Features at Transport Topics

Bianchi Biz Blog

I’m Seth Clevenger, managing editor for features at Transport Topics , a weekly newspaper and multimedia outlet dedicated to covering trucking and the freight transportation industry. I also produce audio and video content for our online and multimedia channels.

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Dior sticks by Johnny Depp in defiance of ‘wife beater’ ruling

Mark My Words

Depp has been ordered to pay the Sun newspaper an initial amount of £630,000 in legal fees after the court found this month that there was overwhelming evidence that he attacked his then wife, Amber Heard, during the mid-2010s. Brands hope for short-term memory loss and long-term amnesia.

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