During the pandemic, economic crisis, racial tensions and partisan arguments that have marked 2020, we have started communicating differently. We even have new words and phrases to reflect these times: We “doomscroll,” poring over bad headlines. We protect meetings from “Zoom-bombings” and give “elbow bumps.” We even write emails with more thought. A tossed-off phrase […]
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Howard J. Rubenstein, an iconic figure who founded the New York-based PR agency that bears his name in 1954, died on Dec. 29. He was 88. Through nearly seven decades of work, his clients have represented a who’s who of civic, business and cultural life. He served as PR counsel to the New York Yankees,
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Many of us view our PR careers in four phases: entry-level, practitioner, manager and then leader. Some seem to think we don’t need to lead — or can’t, or won’t be given the opportunity — until we reach that ultimate title. But it’s never too soon to develop leadership skills. The earlier we start, the
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As the novel coronavirus swept the country this past spring and many workplaces abruptly closed, an era of remote work began for millions of employed Americans that may extend far into the future. According to a new survey by Pew Research Center, most people now working from home had rarely or never done so before
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Twenty years ago, I was packing for England to begin a study abroad semester in Nottingham. This formative period exploring castles, village pubs and rock-walled rolling landscapes began my love affair with British television and film. The latest season of “The Crown” is no exception. In the midst of one episode, my husband Andrew pointed
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During 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizations across the nation to reconsider how they conduct business, including the process of earning Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). Both the Panel Presentation and Examination for APR are now offered virtually. Monica Lester, APR, is one of the first practitioners to sign up for the virtual options.
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When two of Boeing’s new 737 MAX passenger jets crashed within five months of each other in late 2018 and early 2019, killing a total of 346 people in Ethiopia and Indonesia, the company faced the worst crisis in its 100-year history. According to reports, an automated flight-control system had sent the airplanes into nosedives.
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PRism Awards Honor Best in Communications Strategy and Execution in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES (November 13, 2020) —The Los Angeles Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA-LA) held the 56th annual PRism Awards, honoring the best in communications strategy and execution in the LA area, on Thursday, November 12. Kim Tobin, reporter for NBC4,
As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us are pondering how to recreate favorite time-tested holiday recipes to accommodate reduced gatherings due to COVID-19 separation, and how to find meaningful alternative ways to connect with loved ones at a distance. The City College of New York’s (CCNY) advertising/PR program and our PRSSA Chapter faced a parallel challenge
