Continuously developing your skills is a necessity–especially in the rapidly-changing world of communications. However, the cost of formal education and training programs can sometimes be a barrier. Fortunately, there’s a wealth of free resources available for communicators.
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How Communicators Harness Free Resources for Professional Development
August 22nd, 2023 by Tai Nichols
Top Tips: Best Lesson You Learned in College
August 22nd, 2023 by Nicole SchumanAside from the mandatory use of shower slides—we wondered what other nuggets of wisdom the PR community took from their college days.

PRNEWS Recognizes 2023 People of the Year
August 16th, 2023 by PRNEWSThe PRNEWS team has announced the 2023 People of the Year honorees. Award recipients will be recognized in a gala in New York on October 18.

Taming the Chaos Coming for PR Agencies
August 8th, 2023 by Jack SkeelsOur author looks at the chaos taken on by PR agencies when it comes to rapid growth and the inclusion of more integrated services.

Sustaining Diversity Through Effective Retention Programs
August 2nd, 2023 by Tai NicholsCreate a culture of belonging, offer professional development, provide equitable compensation, and build inclusive teams to sustain a diverse retention programs and drive positive change in communications.

Use Neuroscience to Hack Your Next Brainstorming Session
August 1st, 2023 by John HylsopIt’s hard to find time to get your full team together, so when you do, you want to make sure the time is spent productively in brainstorming sessions. Many researchers have focused on how the brain generates creative ideas. Their findings give us some simple strategies for enhanced creativity during your next brainstorm.

PR Roundup: Twitter Rebrands as X, Strike Impacting Publicists, PR Salary Report
July 27th, 2023 by Nicole SchumanIn this week’s PR Roundup we look at Musk’s rebrand of Twitter as “X,” how the Hollywood strike is crushing PR firms there and Muck Rack’s latest report on PR salaries.

PR Tip: Don’t Simply ‘Trust Your Gut’
July 27th, 2023 by Jacob StreiterThere exists a powerful-yet-overlooked path that undoubtedly, unequivocally will help you strengthen your “PR gut.” How do you make progress along that path? By making mistakes.

Why Companies Must Foster Inclusion for People with Disabilities
July 18th, 2023 by Tina McCorkindaleResults from a recent IPR study indicate much-needed areas of improvement for addressing disabilities in the workforce.

Encouraging Mentorship Across Generations
July 17th, 2023 by Erika BradburyIn a virtual roundtable, PRNEWS spoke with three of this year’s Top Women in PR honorees about mentorship, sponsorship and why it’s important to be comfortable being uncomfortable.