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This Week in PR Ethics (10/20/22): Favela Tours, Virtuous Radio Hosts, and Virus Research

Ethical Voices

But my favorite is celebrating the positive, virtuous action by a radio station show host. Do they bring money to the community and break down divides, or are they dehumanizing human zoos? Sports Hub: Virtue-Based Ethics in Action – Most of the stories I highlight here are of ethical failures. Rich Shertenlieb, 98.5

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Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Stu Opperman, APR

Solo PR Pro

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. When he arrived on campus, however, he was amazed by the student-run broadcast stations, including radio and TV stations that would actually compete in the local market for ratings. “I

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8 Questions with Syracuse University’s Sports Legend, Michael Veley

Critical Mention

To say Michael Veley embodies sports is an understatement. Falk Center for Sport Management spanning more than two decades is, in a word, impressive. Which 3 tips do you have for anyone trying to break into the sports PR/marketing world? Passion and an insatiable appetite for sports; 2. By Robin Gelfenbien.

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Pitching Radio in the Age of Instagram: A Q&A with WCCO's Roshini Rajkumar

MaccaPR

If you’re a Minnesota public relations professional seeking to boost the presence of your company’s lead executive, is there a more coveted spot on Twin Cities radio than News & Views with Roshini Rajkumar on WCCO Radio? In this age of blogs, podcasts, Instagram and YouTube, are radio talk shows still relevant?

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A Journey of Pro-Aging and Reinvention with Diane Britt-Smith

PR for Anyone

The Broadcasting Years Diane has gained a multifaceted skill set with her extensive background that includes radio, television, film, communications, and broadcasting. Among her favorites are narratives focused on polio eradication and HIV/AIDS mitigation, where she witnessed the resilience of communities facing significant challenges.

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Why Advertising Isn’t Dead

Cision

Taking advantage of both of these factors, companies like Procter & Gamble began to sponsor radio dramas and comedy shows — even threading the use of branded products directly into the storylines of some of the shows. In the 1970s, the soaps moved mainly from radio to television. Reality TV Sparked New Opportunities.

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The Transistor Radio and the Dawn of Mobile Media

Waxing UnLyrical

Some of you might remember the transistor radio. The transistor radio made its debut on October 18, 1954 when Texas Instruments introduced the Regency TR-1 , the first commercially available version of the product. With its invention, people could listen to music, news and sports wherever and whenever they wanted.

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