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Reflect and Project: How has Your #PR education Prepared You for Your Career?

Deirdre Breakenridge

As an educator, I’m constantly asking myself how teachers can better prepare students to excel in their careers; and more importantly, how can they create an impact in our society? Education and learning, they are critical to life success. . ET, for a dynamic discussion about learning and education. Do you have a mentor?

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Why Your Technology Company Needs PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

A high-impact PR program can be a technology company’s greatest asset – provided it’s well conceived and skillfully executed. For a more mature technology business, they can help build a competitive advantage. PR educates customers and prospects. If you make the wrong choice, there’s pain in switching.

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Recap Part I: #PRStudChat Discusses PR Education & Learning

Deirdre Breakenridge

After all, I am an educator, right? Compared to many other seasoned educators, I still have a lot to learn and reflect upon. Since graduate school, a question that has been in my mind is whether or not undergraduate PR education is teaching students the necessary skill- and knowledge-set to succeed in today’s job market.

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The Year of the PR Tech Tester

Deirdre Breakenridge

PR and communication professionals need to challenge themselves by moving out of their comfort zones to Tech Test different technology platforms, resources, apps, etc. When you familiarize yourself with technology, you’re taking the time get educated so that you can take new knowledge into your organization.

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The 1st Winner of the PR Expanded Student Video Contest is …

Deirdre Breakenridge

Wei’s academic studies are in journalism, consumer technology, and resource economics; he is passionate about the intersections of the fields. Winner #1 is (drumroll please) … Wei Cai, who is an undergraduate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Winner #2 will be announced next week. Here is Wei’s winning video.

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How The Right PR Makes Better Business Deals

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Our firm was brought in by a successful email services provider (ESP) who had built and bought technology to expand its services into marketing automation and digital marketing. Two years later, the company joined a Fortune 20 company as its key cloud marketing technology unit in a lucrative exit for investors.

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PRStudChat & PR20Chat Kick off the Busy Season With a “Back to School #PRToolkit” Twitter Chat on Sept. 9th

Deirdre Breakenridge

Vacation is over and our students, educators and pros are either back in the classroom or busy at work. What bloggers, influencers and media outlets give the best recommendations on the latest technology and tools? Technology PR Job Search PRStudChat Public Relations Social media communities PR PR Toolkit public relations'

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