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Publications Continue to Characterize Brand Journalism as “The Devil Wears a Keyboard.”

Ishmael's Corner

With the story “ The Invasion of Corporate News , The Financial Times became the latest publication to skewer brand journalism. I suppose the FT figured a headline along the lines of “You’re Too Stupid to Figure Out Journalism from Propaganda” might alienate readers. Because that seems to be one of the themes in the FT piece.

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Leadership: Humility as Antidote to Arrogance

Deirdre Breakenridge

Starting in October with movie mogul Harvey Weinstein , we’ve witnessed the downfall of many prominent men in entertainment, politics, business and journalism for sexual misconduct. He told of his time in 2006 as a one-star general commanding Marines in Iraq. Testosterosis.

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Join #PRStudChat on March 21st to discuss #PR Curriculum 3.0 – What Communicators Need to Stay Relevant

Deirdre Breakenridge

Should PR programs be more integrated with journalism, marketing, or business, or stand on their own? Spin Sucks was started in September 2006 by Gini Dietrich , the founder and CEO of Arment Dietrich, an integrated marketing communications firm. Which of the current core course offerings are essential? What would you drop and why?

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In Memoriam: Kathleen S. Kelly, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

Kelly retired from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications in 2019 after 16 years, including three years as chair of the Public Relations Department, where she was an internationally recognized authority on fundraising as a specialization of public relations. Kelly, Ph.D., She was 77.

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Guest Post: When PR Opportunity Knocks…

Deirdre Breakenridge

She was appointed a Senior Fellow for the Society for New Communications Research, a new media think tank based in Palo Alto, in 2006. Guest Post Media Video journalism news video PR PRESSfeed research Sally Falkow trends' The post Guest Post: When PR Opportunity Knocks… appeared first on Deirdre Breakenridge.

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On Thursday, June 21st, #PRStudChat Discusses “How to Communicate Your Research”

Deirdre Breakenridge

He’ll review how to distill and disseminate the key points of your research including journal articles, abstracts, case studies, white papers, presentations, reports, or book chapters to external audiences. With the #PRStudChat community, Kevin will discuss the power of research as part of your communications strategy. About Spin Sucks.

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The #PRStudChat Community Discusses Social Media & Change On November 15th

Deirdre Breakenridge

A recent Yale study published in the journal Neuron suggested that being in unstable and unknown situations, regardless of how uncomfortable they may feel, is a critical condition for our brains to grow and learn. Stability, on the other hand, stalls growth. About Spin Sucks. Its mission? To change the perception or PR.

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