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The Global Marketplace: Profit vs. Perception

Posted At: September 26, 2012, 17:34 P.M. by Shelby Calambokidis With the 2012 elections quickly approaching, the debate over domestic unemployment and exporting jobs is increasingly important. The U.S. is experiencing its longest period of high unemployment since the Great Depression, and there could be

Who Are You? The Art of Personal Branding

Posted At: September 26, 2012, 2:09 P.M. by Nicole Hohman Personal branding, though fairly overwhelming, can guide you to an entirely new point in your career. Once you discover who you are and what you are willing to share with the public, you can raise

Introverts in PR, Ironic? Maybe Not

Posted At: September 25, 2012 11:10 A.M. by Mariah Fairweather A common response to the question of “Why did you go into the public relations field?” is “I am a people person.” Public relations professionals are often characterized as outgoing, approachable people. They are often

From 'Watch Dog' to 'Lap Dog'

Posted At: September 24, 2012 1:41 P.M. by Sam Nathews As Election Day draws nearer, it seems the steam radiating from the two political engines has begun blurring the lines that differentiate journalists and PR professionals.

Technology in Education: The Impact on Future PR Professionals

Posted At: September 21, 2012, 11:49 P.M. by Kristin Nelson What impact is the influx of technology in the classroom having on students? What type of professionals are being cultivated in grade school classrooms? How will future public relations professionals set themselves apart from their

How Important Is That Code of Ethics?

Posted At: September 21, 2012 11:45 P.M. by Christina Steward The PRSA Code of Ethics is not just something you see in the back of a textbook. If you ever feel like you are faltering in the PR world, the Code reminds you why you

Places Are Products, Too: Branding a City

Posted At: September 20, 2012 3:46 P.M. by Memorie Bailey Cities all over the United States maintain brand identities that promote their unique history and essence, allowing residents to identify with a place all their own.

What's in Your Professional Toolbox?

Posted At: September 19, 2012 2:38 P.M. by Leighton Brown What does it mean to be actively involved? Is joining an organization enough?

Is Your Strategy "Built Tough"?

“Tuscaloosa Saturdays, built Ford tough.” If you have had time to sit down to watch TV anytime within the last few years you have heard these familiar words from the University of Alabama head coach, Nick Saban. You may have also heard something extremely similar

Making e-Books Work for Your Brand

Posted At: September 18, 2012 3:39 P.M. by Julia Gardial Using e-books to promote the ideas of your brand is unexpected, but effective. By contributing a higher volume of information to its brand-audience conversation, a company gives the public more to talk about and consider.

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