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

Sword and the Script

I find fiction reading really improves my writing because, in the course of being entertained, Im consuming examples of how published authors describe abstract concepts. That provides me with different tools to think about work problems and break them down in different ways to solve them; I think it stokes creativity.

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Behind the Headlines with Yvonne Lorie

Cision

HPRA provides year-round programs, professional development seminars and networking among other services. . Awards, providing a forum that reflects the innovative, creative, and cultural competence of Hispanic market campaigns across several categories. We also host our annual National ¡Bravo!

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7 Skills PR Teams Can’t Do Without

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan. Don’t fear the data The stereotypical PR person is an English, Journalism or Communications major with a facility for writing and a love of media. Just ask Google. But there’s no need to fear data!

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Behind the Headlines with Marian Salzman

Cision

Then I wrote a book on first jobs to avoid having to have one, and then began writing features for magazines. I have never met a seminar I didn’t want to cherry-pick—i.e., I stumbled into a media relations role in a financial PR agency and knew instantly I liked life in, and around, media. How can brands keep up?

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The Essential Elements of an Effective Pitch

Shift Communications

During my first year at SHIFT, I have learned several pitch writing techniques and seen some success, but I’ve also had days when I’ve received radio silence from reporters. I recently had the opportunity to attend The Jack Jackson Art of Writing Workshop presented by Ken O’Quinn, a former Associated Press writer and corporate writing coach.

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The Future of Work: Navigating the Evolving Professional Landscape with Erica Keswin

PR for Anyone

She raises concerns about the potential loss of creativity and innovation in a virtual environment, especially when managing groups. However, there are still noted challenges in maintaining creativity and innovation in a virtual setting, particularly in certain industries such as advertising.

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Behind the Headlines with Phil Andrews

Cision

I am planning on doing this by hosting a variety of forums, workshops and seminars in one of the most active regions in the world — the empire state. To stay ahead of the curve, I make sure that I don’t fall into a meaningless routine, as imagination, creativity and vision are essential for creating new levels of success.

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