National Deaf History Month, celebrated annually in April, recognizes the contributions of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, focusing on key milestones and achievements in deaf education, American sign language and culture. Here are some significant historical details for Deaf History Month. Dates: The celebration of the National Deaf History Month is traced to […]
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As the PR profession grapples with artificial intelligence, hybrid work, new media and deepening political divides, a new study from USC Annenberg’s Center for Public Relations examines how professional communicators view these changes to their field. This year’s Global Communications Study, titled “Mind the Gap,” surveyed more than 1,000 professionals across four generations who currently
Want to write messages that grab attention? Join Ann Wylie for the 5 Ways to Catch Your Readers webinar on April 10! Learn to write compelling messages that draw readers in and move them to act. Register now — it’s free for PRSA members! The research is in, and the pyramid lost. The feature-style story structure
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Five years after many organizations told their employees to work from home during the pandemic, many now expect their people to report to the office full time. When a company decides to return its workforce to the office, that message should be communicated to employees as soon, and as often, as possible, Leah Gladu said.
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When Curtis Sparrer’s niece, Sloan, asked him what he did for a living, the PR executive realized there weren’t many resources available to explain the profession to kids. Sparrer’s conversation with his niece sparked his idea to write “Game Face: Becoming a PR Detective,” an illustrated children’s book that introduces PR to young readers through
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Clients have a lot of good ideas. They sometimes have bad ones, too. That’s the heart of what makes a good communicator. It’s about refining ideas and turning them into strategic successes. A bad press release idea that might work better as a blog post or thought leadership piece. And sometimes, a well-performing blog post
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PRSA’s latest Member Mondays livestream on March 10 offered invaluable career and job-hunting insights from top industry recruiters. Experts discussed the current job market, the most in-demand skills and roles, and strategies for standing out as a candidate. Attendees gained practical advice on navigating their next career move in an evolving profession. Host Ray Day,
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What can you learn from a crisis? From this recent PRSA Los Angeles event, it’s clear there’s quite a lot. On Wednesday, we met with some of the brightest minds in PR and crisis communication for our annual State of PR encounter, which this year (no surprise) focused on making the most of the worst
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Netflix’s recent price increase announcement sent ripples through the business world, sparking discussions about the delicate balance between business needs and customer relationships. The streaming giant’s decision to raise subscription costs presents a masterclass in strategic communication during challenging moments. Their approach offers valuable lessons for companies facing the complex task of maintaining customer trust
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