Twitter Power in PR

The question continues to be asked: Is Twitter a waste of time or an essential tool in the communication field, more specifically in public relations?
Public relations is the practice of managing communication between an organization and its publics. Twitter’s most practical use, and biggest value to PR teams and firms, [...]

2.0 Workshops and Conference: Focus East Texas

Texas Public Relations Association held its “Media Relations 2.0” workshop in Lufkin on Oct. 29 where a panel of PR professionals, reporters and broadcasters discussed the changes social media has made on the way consumers get their news and its effect on the public relations industry.
This workshop allowed all attendees to discuss how to evolve [...]

Media Relations 2.0

Are you an East Texas professional communicator? Mark October 29 on your calendar. TPRA is coming to you with “Media Relations 2.0″.  To register, call Yana Ogletree at 936-639-7163 or YOgletree@memorialhealth.org.

So, Did Letterman Do the Best He Could to Preserve His Image?

As most know by now, last Thursday, October 1, 2009, David Letterman admitted on Late Night with David Letterman that he had had sex with women on his staff. This was associated with a threat he had received to be blackmailed.
Regan.com, that provides, “News, ideas & conversations for communicators worldwide,” this morning posted an interesting [...]

Communicating Effectively with Employees during Tough Times

Are you facing budget and staff cutbacks at the office? Are you concerned about the impact – on you, your team, the rest of the organization? Are you responsible for providing clear communication counsel amid mounting anxiety and disruption? Then this TPRA tele-webinar session is for you.
On Tuesday, October 6, learn how to balance good [...]