Taking Crisis by a New Kind of Storm

Using social media channels to communicate with affected individuals during crisis situations has increased exponentially in the past few years.
Taking Crisis by a New Kind of Storm

The Shift: How Athletic Communications Is Changing

The role of athletic communications departments is more crucial than ever as college athletics become more of a big-time business.
The Shift: How Athletic Communications Is Changing

The Friendly Banter Between New and Old Media

Mobile consumer technology, ranging from the innovative tablets to the invention of the smartphone and emerging social networking sites, has created a new communication method for companies...one that should be used with caution.
The Friendly Banter Between New and Old Media

The Ever-Changing World of Sports PR

Public relations is on the frontline of modern communication. Sports teams utilize social media to interact with their fans. This strategy has led to positive feedback from their fans, along with creating an outlet for easier two-way communication.

Lobbying: Getting Voices Heard

As a PR profession, lobbying creates an opportunity for a group's or individual's causes to be heard on Capitol Hill.

Nonprofit PR Becomes Necessary During Recession

Since the recession began, PR has become a major resource for nonprofit organizations to promote their causes. Some nonprofits are making great use of PR tactics instead of spending large amounts of money on advertising.
Nonprofit PR Becomes Necessary During Recession

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