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How being transparent is an essential PR ideal
There’s a lot of talk these days about being transparent in our culture, in our connections with one another, and especially in the actions and decisions of local or regional politics and government. As a free and open society, we all understand the value of knowing what’s going on at every level of, say, a state government. This holds true to all kinds of organizations and entities, including businesses. That’s why many get confused and are challenged when there is a reluctance by individual leaders or groups to be candid and open about issues like finances, personnel decisions, timelines or costs
Terms of endearment: Public relations nomenclatural
Like any business or industry that has been around a long time, the world of public relations is often defined – both for good and
Don’t kid yourself – Public Relations is all about conflict
Offense. Defense. Struggle. Victory. Defeat. These are terms we think about when we think about any conflict, no matter how high or low the stakes.
Personal branding is really just good storytelling
Everyone has a story. And being able to tell that story in an engaging way is the foundation of what public relations (PR) is all
Team communications: an important part of PR
When most people think of public relations (PR), they see it as a tool for companies seeking to get in the newspaper or on television.
Writer’s block doesn’t have to be a stumbling block
Writing is one of the most important skills needed by professionals, business owners and anyone wanting to pursue a communications or public relations (PR) career.
Why professional peer groups really matter
Being a part of an professional group is critically important in these days of intense competition for time, talent, resources and money throughout all industries.
Why communications training is essential
We live in a world of constant change. Staying abreast of what is happening in our industries and communities is very important, especially when we
Developing a professional profile that works
While having a good resume is still important, even more important these days is a good personal and professional profile. These are used for our
What stats tell us about content’s ins and outs
Were you ever told that just because so many people were doing something, that didn’t mean you had to? Well, when it comes to content