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Behind the Headlines With Connie Partoyan

Cision

I am excited about being part of an evolving industry where local influence is growing in importance. A lot has changed in that time, especially in how companies, associations and organizations approach public affairs and government affairs. It is a lot more integrated, targeted and localized. I came to D.C.

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PR Measurement Tips

The Proactive Report

Public Affairs is one sector of PR that has very different goals, but they are goals nonetheless and can be measured. You might not be working to change hearts and minds in the public, but you should be interested in the hearts and minds of the legislators – both local and national – who can affect your organization.

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The Field of Emergency Management: Why It Is Not A Profession

Melissa Agnes

William Waugh and Kathleen Tierney, two highly respected colleagues, have written about the profession of emergency management in their 2007 book, Emergency Management: Principles and Practice of Local Government (Washington, DC: ICMA Press, pp. I have done a ton of media work as I am the Public Information Officer as well for our agency.

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APR, Ph.D. or Experience: Which Is Best for Teaching Undergrad?

PRSay

I was a new mom, juggling full-time teaching and a part-time career in the Air Force Reserve as a public affairs officer. I attended the local Chapter’s jump-start session and a couple of local workshops, but then put my APR studies on hold for a year. However, Accreditation wasn’t easy.

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Behind the Headlines With Ashley Simmons

Cision

It made sense that I should be in the nation’s capital to study public affairs and obtain more real-world experience, so I moved to D.C. It made sense that I should be in the nation’s capital to study public affairs and obtain more real-world experience, so I moved to D.C. I’ve never looked back. Rapid Fire Round.

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Behind the Headlines With Travis Taylor

Cision

I listen to music while I write and edit. I love combining fresh, local ingredients in new ways to create a tasty dish. Do you have any daily rituals that keep you going? If I can hear the message clearly even with the volume turned up, I know it has a chance to break through the media clutter. What do you do when you’re not at work?

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The Value of Strategic Communications in the PRSA MBA/Business School Program

PRSay

For example, case studies and practical experience such as news release writing and connecting with senior executives are opportunities highly valued by MBA students. Students write about a current event and critique the assessment. She is a public affairs and media consultant based in Washington, D.C.