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

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

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. Libby is a free app that connects to my local public library system (and probably yours too). I do carve out a little time to read books at night.

Google

Google Course Survey YouTube

12 Ideas for Maintaining an Invigorating Professional Life in 2018

PRSay

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Consider obtaining your MBA, or at the very least consume books and articles, watch videos, go to seminars, participate in webinars and meet with other communications professionals on a regular basis. Every day after you wake up and have your coffee, grab a spiral notebook and write down three things you’re grateful for.

Nonprofit

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Behind the Headlines with Yvonne Lorie

Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

HPRA provides year-round programs, professional development seminars and networking among other services. . Through HPRA National and our local chapters in Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Chicago, we bring forth resources and expertise through thought leadership, networking and scholarship programs.

Automotive

Automotive Resources Consumer Strategy

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

PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

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. This research by the PRSA MBA/Business School Program committee will also help refine the curriculum.

Communications

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Who’s on Your Cheering Squad?

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Business owners who are interested in building a squad may do so locally. They meet people at networking events or seminars, and those people turn into their best cheerleaders. The local culture may not be welcoming. Business owners join organizations, begin to participate, and meet people who can offer support and advice.

Community

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Behind the Headlines with Phil Andrews

Cision

JANUARY 13, 2017

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. Advocacy for diversity and inclusion is an important tool to change this, as we begin to communicate this issue on a local and national level. How do you see that changing?

Local

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Bob Gritzinger, Editor-in-Chief, Media Sites at WardsAuto & Principal Analyst—Advanced Propulsion at Wards Intelligence

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

I manage the day-to-day operations of WardAuto.com, writing and editing articles for the publication that traces its roots to 1924 as a source of automotive industry news, data and insight. I work with a team of editors, analysts and contributors reporting on a wide range of vehicle news, test drives and dealer and industry news.

Automotive

Automotive Engineering System Media

Back to School! 3 Solo PR Pros on Becoming an Adjunct Instructor

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 2, 2022

For many solo PR pros, the idea of becoming an adjunct instructor at a local college or university can be appealing. “With more programs moving online, opportunities to teach no longer have to be limited to your local university,” explains Kristie. “It gives me additional credibility among my peers and clients.”

Education

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11 tips on how to manage your career in PR AND be a parent

Communications Conversations

JUNE 5, 2015

I actually learned these words at a Franklin Covey Time Management seminar for my first job out of college (selling radio advertising). In his book, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less,” Greg McKeown writes about saying yes to things we feel total and utter conviction to and no to everything else. Four words: Accept.

How To

How To Meeting Local Google

PRoust Questionnaire: Kim Blanchette

PR Conversations

MAY 9, 2017

Speech writing. I get to do so many different things—event planning, writing, research, media, employee engagement, digital and social media. Excellent communication is key to our profession, and good writers always attract my attention, as well as help me strive to improve my own writing. Whatever I’m doing at the time.

Energy

Energy Measurement Internal International

Savvy & Energetic: Keys to Real PR

Bad Pitch Blog

APRIL 10, 2009

Perhaps your company’s diesel serves as fuel for the light construction equipment that’s building a local nature trail. Even write thank-you notes to those who cover your story. A lot of what I’ve been teaching in classes at other agencies in seminars sometimes makes people feel woozy and slightly mind-boggled.

Pitching

Pitching Construction Local Report

Engaging (and grilling) the social side of James Grunig

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Toni Muzi Falconi writes: Regular readers of this blog are aware of my long-term, personal relationship with the Grunigs, yet I confess surprise when I read Jim Grunig’s first comment on this earlier blog post. Many entered the profession because of their craft skills, such as writing or editing, and that is what they continue to do.

Reputation

Reputation Social Media International Internal

Digital PR Secrets From a Former Journalist (Now Agency Owner) Amanda Walls

Buzzstream

MARCH 12, 2025

And at the same time, I also worked for a local government publication. In Melbourne, where I was responsible for kind of sourcing stories for the publication, particularly around what was impacting local councils. In print, you can do like a local newspaper and there’s a lot of those kind of in Melbourne.

Digital PR

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