What PR pros mean when they say ‘business acumen’
Much has been made of financial literacy and business prowess, but what specific skills are industry leaders talking about? A study picked Page Society members’ brains for a consensus.
Much has been made of financial literacy and business prowess, but what specific skills are industry leaders talking about? A study picked Page Society members’ brains for a consensus.
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Broadcasters, podcasters and journalists thrive on curiosity. Here are several invaluable phrases and redirections to guide the conversation fluidly to your focus—without tipping your hand.
The company’s humble beginnings—an air mattress and breakfast for $80 a night—proved to be the box spring upon which the global business was built. Savvy messaging helped, of course.
Going into business for yourself isn’t for every PR professional. Here’s how one PR pro makes it work, and what helps her get through the day.
The role of a PR pro requires relentless organization, and for this practitioner, that means using new tech but keeping it old school, too.
Your clients or execs might be surprised, even to the point of uneasiness, by a phone call from a journalist seeking comments or insights. Offer this guidance to help them seize the opportunity.
Global organizations require some region-specific distinctions, but not at the expense of your overall goals and reputation. Setting overarching standards can keep everyone on track.
She runs her boutique agency with her husband—an arrangement that works for these two PR entrepreneurs.
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