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Just conquered The International Home + Housewares Show. With more than 2,100 exhibitors from around the globe showcasing the latest and greatest in innovations for the home, The International Home + Housewares Show returned to McCormick Place in Chicago and this year did not disappoint. Ran a half marathon, you ask?
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9 at the PRSA 2017International Conference in Boston. As technology has evolved and offered us as practitioners in the PR profession new ways of doing our work, communications should be getting easier and more engaging. 9 at this year’s PRSA 2017International Conference in Boston. Recent data suggests otherwise.
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10 at PRSA’s 2017International Conference in Boston. It all comes down to using data and technology to craft relevant content and campaigns, identify influencers and measure results against business goals. This post is brought to you by Cision , a proud sponsor of PRSA.
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8 at PRSA’s 2017International Conference in Boston. But any technology is really only as useful and savvy as the people behind the scenes actively reviewing and doing something with it. But the proliferation of social and digital technologies continues to give rise to new faces and outlets that might be useful to your brand.
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I look forward to the PRSA International Conference every year for so many reasons. I’m able to catch up on what’s new in technology by walking through the exhibit hall. I will continue to show my gratitude in 2017 and beyond! How are you going to show your thanks on Thanksgiving and during the holiday season?
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More information on the CIPR’s AIinPR work, including the globally-leading Humans Still Needed research by Jean Valin ; contributions to the UK Government and European Commission reports on AI; and work with technology and AI development industries across the world can be found on the CIPR website.
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