Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Through my work in science communication at Cornell University , I learned that this couldn’t be further from the truth. Scientists are always communicating: they’re writing grant proposals, presenting at conferences, networking at workshops, and peer-reviewing content for other researchers. Know some trending hashtags.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Austin, Texas, was the backdrop for PRSA’s International Conference this past week. The theme: “Communications Convergence” covered a range of topics including conflicts, creativity and client relationships. Here are 10 takeaways from this most important industry conference: 1.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

Whether your brand is making a splash at a trade show or an executive is speaking at a conference, professional events combine direct customer contact with press opportunities. Locations and logistics at conferences and trade shows can be confusing and traveling from one point to another is often slow, so build in extra time.

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Cision

OCTOBER 26, 2016

The PRSA 2016 International Conference in Indianapolis brought together some of today’s top thought leaders in the field of communication– and then some. “As PR pros, look for #influencers who will be your fan…Think of how that voice is going to sound to your community.”

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 22, 2014

You are responsible for a large conference with a keynote speaker from out of town. Why not build a community to help students across the country, and even the globe, learn from the experience and perspective of industry professionals… A community where everyone can learn and grow together. Monday morning is a big board meeting.

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Remote PR Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

Networking Events and Conferences Attending industry-specific networking events and conferences is a highly effective way to connect with potential clients. International Association of Business Communicators (IABC): This association provides a range of resources, conferences, and a directory of members.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.), and big-kahuna conferences such as SXSW give brands ample opportunity to showcase the learnings of their strongest business leaders. Social Media & Community Management. In the meantime, digital speaking events have exploded.

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PRSay

JUNE 29, 2020

“Let’s recognize the power of public relations to shape ideas and forge opinion,” said Galloway, vice president of communications for Wells Fargo Bank and chair of the PRSA 2020 International Conference. “PR

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PRSay

OCTOBER 21, 2019

“There’s a real ripple effect in communications and how you tell a story,” said Acker, who moderated the crisis keynote panel on Sunday afternoon at the PRSA 2019 International Conference in San Diego. Communities were at the center of everything we did,” she said. We also need to tell the truth so we can heal.”.

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Karen Freberg

AUGUST 9, 2020

There’s no better way to say it then simply this: Academic organizations and conferences are facing extinction. As a professor, I have been an active member and contributor at academic conferences from my times as a PhD student to a professor in the field. I say this with both sadness and urgency.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Only schedule conference calls with your clients, teams, colleagues, partners, etc., Of course, if you’re a community manager then it’s your job is to be on social media more often to help your customers and to engage people in conversations. What you can do in an email, you should do in an email. if it’s absolutely necessary.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketing conferences have shaped my top team memories. The South by Southwest Conference & Festivals “celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries.” The only conference where marketers, sales and leadership teams get aligned on digital and ignite true business transformation.”. Social Media Week.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Here are some highlights from three professional development sessions at the PRSA 2017 International Conference in Boston on Oct. 8–10: Breaking Misconceptions About Communicating With Rural Americans. 10, titled “ Rural Reach: Strategic Communication With Rural and Low Income Audiences.” Meet people where they are.

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Wadds Inc.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The World PR Forum and PRAXIS conferences in India highlighted the focus of the Global South on professional development through qualifications, continuous learning, and community to advance public relations as a profession. The scale, energy and hospitality of the Indian public relations community is incredible.

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5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

As the world’s largest retail conference and expo, NRF provides a comprehensive platform for networking, learning, and discovering cutting-edge technologies. Transition from an attendee to an integral part of the community, as eTail reinvents networking by infusing excitement into the experience.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Qualifications, continuous learning and a mature community of practice that engage theory and practice are among the hallmarks of a mature profession. The public relations industry has a thriving research community but there’s limited exchange between theory and practice.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Our conference theme was “The Shake Up: Changing Times, Changing Comms.”. Shaking up communications to reflect our changing times also applied when planning the event. Led by co-chairs Candee Wolf, MA, APR, and Laura Hennen, MBA , the planning committee aimed to keep diversity and inclusion central to all conference elements.

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The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The Conference Board predicts a 96 percent likelihood of a recession in the US within the next 12 months, based on their probability model. Build a community of loyal advocates. Use it to attract and gather a strong community of people who like and trust your brand. This isnot theitme for PR and marketing folk to pull back.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Whether it’s from writing my own abstracts for conference CFPs, or ghost-writing webinar abstracts for others, I’ve drafted a lot of abstracts. Many conference organizers are mindful to not have a single vendor or company dominate a track. Was your submission aligned with the conference or track? It’s an abstract.

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Karen Freberg

JUNE 6, 2022

I am talking about attending an in-person conference! I was able to spend the weekend in West Virginia at the Integrate conference, one that I have been going to pretty much every year since 2010 (!!!). I need to study up on how to travel again for in person conferences. What am I talking about? This warmed my heart!

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 3, 2021

Developing the WaddsCon community WaddsCon is a high energy, fast paced and fun learning and development event. The conference format emerged from the House of Marketing, Media and PR community during the first UK lockdown. That requires qualifications, continuous learning, a robust code of conduct.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

Many leaders within the law enforcement community are working very hard to overcome this industry crisis and to embed a corporate culture based on trust-building and transparency within their communities. Steps law enforcement agencies can take to begin to break down silos and build trust within their communities.

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PRSay

JUNE 4, 2024

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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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Traditional Chinese characters are used in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and most overseas Chinese communities, while the simplified Chinese characters are used in mainland China, Malaysia and Singapore. A press conference is considered a good way to get connected with local media outlets, especially for new companies.

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Melissa Agnes

DECEMBER 11, 2014

For example you might analyse the communication benefits of a media release versus a press conference versus a one-on-one interview and the options of newspaper versus radio versus television versus social media. In a crisis the choices become fewer rather than more as the situation develops.

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Cision

OCTOBER 20, 2016

On social media during last year’s PRSA conference, trust happened to be one of the most popular topics of conversation. Cision found more than 3,000 comments on social in reference to trust and last year’s PRSA International Conference. Trust is foundational to how we grow, both as communicators and the brands we serve.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.), and big-kahuna conferences such as SXSW give brands ample opportunity to showcase the learnings of their strongest business leaders. In the meantime, digital speaking events have exploded. Have we missed any responsibilities of PR?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 27, 2018

attend conventions, conferences, and trade shows each year. What we in PR like about such conferences are the opportunities to secure industry speaking gigs for executive clients. Assign a dedicated staffer to manage conference work. . Time to recalculate your conference strategy. Maximize exec speaking opportunities.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

While a feature in The Verge reaches a broad demographic of tech enthusiasts, a similar story in AI Magazine (published by the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence) will target the AI community: engineers, entrepreneurs, experts, and fans of artificial intelligence. Trade pubs are a community network.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 5, 2019

Good will and strong community relations are also in demand as Silicon Valley is blamed for a host of problems, from data privacy threats to income inequality. Influencer marketing, another element of most B2B PR campaigns, can confer authority by association or endorsement.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Simply by signing up, ProfNet provides direct emails with queries from journalists and others looking for commentary, as well as requests for speakers for conferences and tradeshows. That results in personalized and significant media opportunities affecting a specific community. What are some of your must have PR tools for coverage?

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 12, 2018

I had the privilege of writing for his Maximize Social Business blog for three years, and have also spoken at several of his Social Tool Summit conferences. It’s not just leveraging celebrities that want to get paid, but brands building communities of influencers. Have you been recommending a change in strategy regarding social media?

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PRSay

JUNE 3, 2020

Now is the time to use our skills, talents and influence to shape future conversations on race and race relations in our varied communities. Video and conference calls are important tools for having courageous conversations today about how things are in your hometown. But now, it’s time to get to work. Write a letter to the editor.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

This week I’ve been trying to jam two work weeks into one as I’ll be traveling to the middle east next week – Dubai to be precise – to speak to healthcare delegates at a GCC government conference. OK, so maybe that’s where my week went, but still, time sure does fly!

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 8, 2017

ET, the #PRStudChat community will gather to discuss how storytelling and content help to build relationships with your community. Several of the topics and questions answered by our special guests and our community members on the 22nd will include: How much time/attention do you give to the content you share and why?

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2024

In the post-pandemic world, brands and businesses have been charged with purpose initiatives such as sustainability, DEI, employee and community relations issues, and most challenging , they have been expected to play a role in conversations around social change.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 16, 2014

However, I managed to share three big trends along with three new practices for PR professionals in an Expert Express Talk at the PRSA International Conference in Washington, DC ( #PRSAICON ). The goal was to match the metrics to the program objectives, knowing who would be interested in business metrics vs. community metrics.

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