Editor’s note: This post originally ran on Minnesota Public Relations Blog on Oct. 1, 2010. David Therkelsen, APR, Fellow PRSA, is an outstanding example of the important role of public relations in organizations. In fact, Therkelsen was so well respected in his organization that he served as the CEO of the American Red Cross…
DetailsEditor’s note: This post originally ran on Minnesota Public Relations Blog on Sept. 20, 2010. This post of “Journey to My Job” features Kasey Skala, who started his job as communications specialist at Great Clips in July. 1. Tell me about your career path so far, and how you found each of your jobs. Prior…
DetailsEditor’s note: This post originally ran on Minnesota Public Relations Blog on Sept. 13, 2010. Margaret Ann Hennen, APR, Fellow PRSA, is Minnesota’s newest inductee into PRSA’s prestigious College of Fellows. She was inducted during a ceremony at PRSA’s International Conference in San Diego last year. 1. What are the highlights of your public relations career? Consistently bringing…
DetailsEditor’s note: This post originally ran on Minnesota Public Relations Blog on Aug. 18, 2010. In this, the second of two parts of our interview with Jim Lukaszewski, he discusses his books, advice to practitioners and his take on the role of PR in society. 1. Of the dozen or so books you’ve written, which…
DetailsEditor’s note: This post originally ran on Minnesota Public Relations Blog on Aug. 17, 2010. When a crisis comes calling, people call Jim Lukaszewski. His name has appeared in Corporate Legal Times as one of “28 Experts to Call When All Hell Breaks Loose,” and in PR Week as one of 22 “crunch-time counselors who should be on the…
DetailsEditor’s note: This post originally ran on Minnesota Public Relations Blog on June 24, 2010. Meet Erin Rohrer, one of this year’s Dr. Willard Thompson Scholarship winners and a recent graduate of Minnesota State University Mankato. 1. Tell me about the jobs that you held while at Minnesota State Mankato. Much like several college students,…
DetailsEditor’s note: This post originally ran on Minnesota Public Relations Blog on May 24, 2010. Given that the job market can make it a bit challenging to get a job these days, we at Minnesota Public Relations Blog are taking a look at the path to success of people who recently have landed full-time public relations…
DetailsEditor’s note: This post originally ran on Minnesota Public Relations Blog on May 19, 2010. Today we’re starting a new feature on the Minnesota Public Relations Blog called “A Look at an Up-and-comer.” We will highlight people who, in our eyes, have bright futures ahead of them in the public relations field. Meet Rachel Hart, a…
DetailsAs 2019 winds down, we looked at the most popular posts on the Skogrand PR Solutions Blog this year. Posts on crisis communications, research and public relations case studies continued to reign. Just how important is research in public relations? Public relations case study: Johnson & Johnson Tylenol crisis The role of public relations…
DetailsWhile media coverage and influencer mentions can produce tremendous benefits for an organization such as third-party credibility and visibility, many entrepreneurs are unsure of the appropriate steps to take. In Promoting Your Business: How to Harness the Power of Media Relations and Influencer Marketing, a new book by public relations veteran Brant Skogrand, APR, MBC,…
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