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Breaking Barriers: Women in Communications, Public Relations, and Journalism 

Buchanan PR

In communications, public relations, and journalism, women have played a pivotal role in shaping narratives, amplifying voices, and driving meaningful conversations. While journalism was once a male-dominated industry, pioneers like Ida B. To learn more about career opportunities at Buchanan PR, click here.

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The 10 most-read marketing, PR and comms stories on Sword and the Script in 2024

Sword and the Script

A long-time (but since retired) member of the reserves and Guard, I came home from a long deployment to Iraq in 2008 and realized Web 2.0 Read more: 7 journalism statistics from a survey of 3,000 reporters to improve PR performance * * * Many thanks for spending some time pursuing my ideas I sincerely hope they help drive your business.

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AirPR Interview Series: Emmy Award Winning Journalist & PR Pro Mika Stambaugh

Onclusive

AirPR sat down with Mika and discussed unique communications strategies, moving from journalism to PR: AirPR: Tell us about TMI and how you help brands and organizations gain visibility and manage reputation. AirPR: You started your career in journalism. Today, Mika runs TMI (The Mas Ink), a boutique PR firm.

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Trends and Best Practices for Media Relations

PRSay

According to a Pew Research Center analysis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of newsroom jobs in the United States fell by 26 percent from 2008 to 2020. With fewer newsrooms and journalists, media placements are more difficult and, therefore, more valuable.

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How to Work Well With Others in the Workplace

PR Job Coach

She was recognized as the Outstanding PR Graduate by Fresno State in 2009 and as Rookie of the Year by PRSA Central California in 2008. She is also the lead Public Relations Professor for the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at California State University, Fresno -- a post she has held since 1999.

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Defining Thought Leadership in a Business Blog

Ishmael's Corner

I established three primary objectives for Ishmael’s Corner back in 2008 that remain relevant today: Cultivate an industry resource for communication professionals. It might seem odd that I write as much on journalism as social media, but this comes from the belief that communicators should be students of journalism.

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PR tips from a current analysis of 400,000 pitches and 4,000+ reporters

Sword and the Script

Generally, what’s bad for journalism is also bad for public relations – at least from a media relations perspective. PR tips from a su rvey of ~1,000 journalists by Muck Rack Muck Rack polls reporters around the world every year for their “State of Journalism Report.” And of course, media layoffs and consolidations.

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