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ICON 2024 Recap: Melissa Etheridge on Authenticity and Speaking Her Truth

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“That’s all we are is our stories,” said Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge in conversation with PR and crisis communication strategist Molly McPherson, APR, at today’s General Session of PRSA’s ICON 2024 in Anaheim, Calif. You just keep being who you are… The most powerful thing our community did was to come out.”

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ICON 2024 Q&A: Impact Communications With National Geographic’s Dolly Maiah

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Dolly Maiah, senior manager of impact communications at the National Geographic Society, spoke with PRsay before she and her colleagues presented a session on the Science for Impact: How to Craft PR Campaigns Using Scientific Research, at PRSSA ICON 2024 in Anaheim, Calif., in October. I think thats really empowering.

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ICON 2024 Recap: Crystal Washington on Navigating a Future of Unprecedented Change

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In her dynamic General Session today at ICON 2024 in Anaheim, Calif. Washington reflected on a personal experience from years ago when she was hired to help community newspapers transition online. futurist and technology expert Crystal Washington underscored that the pace of today’s transformation is unprecedented.

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S&T Live From ICON 2024 Recap: Taco Bell’s Matt Prince Talks Humor, Values in PR

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17, broadcast from PRSA’s ICON 2024 in Anaheim, Calif. There’s a really important lesson to be had here in leadership, which is, ‘You’re not gonna get it sometimes, and that’s OK.’ But for the community that it’s meant for, it will really be impactful.” Prince was the guest for Strategies & Tactics Live on LinkedIn, Oct.

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7 mostly free professional development ideas that PR and comms pros can start today

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pic.twitter.com/ImQtmiYRXn Frank Strong (@Frank_Strong) August 2, 2024 The survey did not provide a sample quantity. There are also, generally speaking, traditional gaps in a communicators skill set, such as math, which hurts our credibility with executive leadership. Source: PRSA/SmartBrief survey 7/31/24.

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Juneteenth 2024: The Enduring Fight for Equality and Justice

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As we approach Juneteenth, a holiday of profound historical significance, it is crucial to reflect on its importance and the continued necessity for brands to support the Black community. Supporting of the Black community Supporting the Black community extends beyond commemorating Juneteenth. Enhance employee engagement.

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3 Trends for Comms Pros to Watch 1 Month Into 2024

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Communications trends that emerged in 2023 promise to gain further momentum as 2024 continues. Proving PR’s value in a business’s bottom line has never been more critical, considering company budgets remain tight in 2024. Here are a few predictions that PR pros should take note of as we enter February.

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