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We’re Setting Up Young PR Pros for Failure

June 24, 2009 · 60 comments

The future of our industry is full of bright-eyed, energetic, smart new graduates. Some were lucky enough to start their first job in the past few weeks, while the rest are still looking for their big break. They’re eager, optimistic, ready to conquer the world. And we’re setting them up for failure.
As more brands have [...]

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Phone Pitch Tips for Young PR Pros

October 23, 2008 · 16 comments

Last month, Jeremy Pepper wrote a blog post saying PR pros have become too dependent on things like email to pitch reporters. In the comments section, Jeremy says the post was mainly a primer for entry-level PR people not to use technology as a crutch.
That reminded me about the many times I’ve heard people point [...]

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