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S&T Live Recap: Local News Deserts Leave Residents Uninformed, Encourage Misinformation

PRSay

This year alone, 127 newspapers closed in the United States, an average of nearly two per week, according to Northwestern University’s Medill State of Local News Report 2024. Despite the demand for local news, news deserts “are counties with no newspaper, no digital-only news site, no ethic media, and no public radio,” Franklin said.

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Pride Month in a Year of Loathing: Allies Needed

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For many in the LGBTQ+ community, this feels like a year of loathing instead of a celebration of everyone’s rights being fully protected and respected. It’s about speaking out for our equality and that of every other marginalized community. In 2024, whither Pride? First, let’s remember that Pride started as a protest.

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COVID-19: Lessons of Past Pandemics Are More Timely Than Ever for Crisis Management

PRSay

Communications should speak first to the families and communities affected by the virus, and explain what the organization is doing to help them. As communicators, it’s our job to not only keep dangerous misinformation from spreading, but to also actively disseminate the truth. Keep people first. Enlist employees.

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A Guide to Pride Without Pandering

PRSay

For corporate communicators, Pride in 2021 can seem confusing and challenging. If the past year has taught you anything, then it should be that the price of admission to the LGBTQ ally community is now much higher. Engaging LGBTQ communications professionals with experience is best. We expect more now, and in the future.

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The 22 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

Onclusive

Originally Published August 23, 2017; Updated August 9, 2021 ; Updated November 2023 PR is always evolving. Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Have we missed any responsibilities of PR?

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5 Ways Your Company Can Make a Social Impact Today

PRSay

There are countless ways to give and motivate others to do so for the betterment of the communities where we live, work and play. In 2021, we saw tremendous growth with 116 participants donating $8,500 to The Priority Center of Orange County. She is also actively involved in her community. DonorsChoose.org. YouGiveGoods.

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Future skills for public relations practitioners - World PR Day

Stephen Waddington

Reuben Sinclair was among several recruiters that reported increasing demand talent in January 2021. The report includes contributions from panel members, formed from leaders from across the UK communications industry. Practitioners have been at the forefront of helping organisations respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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