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PR and Communications

A community for Publicists who actually like other publicists. Including Public Relations and Communication Consultants.

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  1. works at Edelman

    How are my old Edelman friends doing? Are things better or is the 3 year decline still going on?

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  2. works at Edelman

    Promotions and raises pushed to Jan 1 yet the company can still spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on Cannes and Richard says publicly things are turning around. LOL.

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  3. works at Edelman

    Burson Layoffs??? I’m seeing all these posts of people leaving Burson in the past few days. Was there a round of layoffs?

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  4. works at Edelman

    Congrats to Burson on winning PR Agency of the year at Cannes!!!

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  5. works at Zeno Group

    Does anyone know what it’s like at 5WPR lately? The reviews online are very mixed and their social posts are confusing so it’s hard to get a sense if it would be a good fit.

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  6. Manager

    Question for agency people: I work on a single account but we’re totally engrained in their work. I essentially function as that brand’s content lead since they outsource all of it to our agency. On...

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  7. Communications Specialist
    First time poster

    I am struggling to find a remote PR Manager level role after being laid off from a RIF. I worked in house for a healthcare company for the last 2.5 years and worked at a large agency prior to that. I...

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  8. works at Edelman

    Ugh. More layoffs. Just heard of 3 more yesterday.

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  9. works at Newmont
    First time poster

    I enjoy working at Newmont Red Chris Mine because it is a place where people are committed to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The work is meaningful, and there is a strong sense of pride...

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  10. Manager

    How should I be formatting my resume? I understand I should have tangible metrics to demonstrate impact, but do I list responsibilities and skills (ex wrote social copy) that is kind of hard to quanti...

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  11. Manager

    Should I keep applying to jobs? Or wait until the fall? I just finished the final stages of an interview process for a really good job. Unfortunately didn’t get the role. I’ve been wanting to chang...

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  12. Vice President
    First time poster

    What are the vibes at MSL these days?

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  13. Associate
    First time poster

    Hi all, for those of you who’ve dedicated blood, sweat and tears to an organisation, worked your butt off all these years, promised a promotion only to find out someone else was selected because, des...

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  14. Group Director

    I have a direct report who makes a lot of typos, which is inexcusable if she wants to show up well. She’s gunning for a promotion and disclosed she has dyslexia. She wasn’t using it as an excuse, bu...

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  15. Manager

    Saw Weber Shandwick lost their NA CEO and the global CEO on the same day. What on earth is going on with that Omnicom takeover???

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  16. Media Relations

    Hi agency/freelance friends, would appreciate a pulse check on a freelance counter offer I received. My first thought was f*ck no, but need to know if I just need to set my pride aside and consider it...

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  17. EA
    Epi Adames

    So I’ve been unemployed for over a year now considered long term unemployed my severance ran out and my unemployment benefits ran out I’m a bit on a pickle here! So I need to find ways to make money ...

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  18. Manager

    I’m currently interviewing for a new client-side role. They are a direct competitor of one of my current clients. How do I navigate this? Obviously can’t reveal any sensitive information in my remain...

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  19. Account Executive

    What's the 411 at Havas Formula that a prospective employee should know? Anyone really enjoying their job? Hating it?

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  20. Senior Copywriter

    In your opinion/experience, what is the purpose of a creative department at a PR agency?

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