Staying Up-to-Date With PR News

The best method for becoming a public relations professional is to stay up-to-date on PR news like a professional would. In the field of communications, everything is interconnected. News sources no longer provide only news. Most news sources today are online and provide an array of resources, contact information, training materials and involvement opportunities. This rings true for many public relations news sources. There are tons of outlets for information on the current status of public relations in the world. Here are the top three PR news sources that all PR professionals should take the time to explore.

PRsay is an extension of the PRSA’s award-winning publication of “Strategies and Tactics.” This news source provides resources and information on lifelong learning to help improve job skills, stay competitive, and advance career goals in the communications field. PRsay not only encourages its readers to learn from its articles, it promotes engagement with the authors. PRsay gives readers the ability to exchange viewpoints and share perspectives by posting comments.

PR Daily provides up-to-date information on leadership, career advice, recaps of special events and training resources. It is a reliable news feed for professionals in the public relations field. This is the perfect platform for PR professionals to network and learn about new events and opportunities. PR Daily provides a job board section where it posts potential employment opportunities for professionals in the sector of communications. Potential candidates can submit their profiles directly through the PR Daily website.

Agility PR Solutions includes guides and webinars from PR professionals on how to tackle certain conflicts within the field. This resource can be useful in finding solutions to the tough questions that come up in the area of communications and media marketing. This news source team is constantly researching and updating their sources to provide the most accurate and recent information. It provides three to four articles daily so there is never a shortage of engaging reading material. Agility PR Solutions also includes resources like the current rankings of top influencers, PR podcasts, journalists and media outlets. This is the perfect platform to visit for anyone seeking up-to-date information on media statistics.

Having a wide array of public relations news and resources in your toolkit can be beneficial when applying for a job or for networking purposes. It is fun and engaging to learn about the people and the events occurring in your field. Staying up-to-date on PR news and trends is a step in the right direction for advancing career goals and becoming a PR professional.

Written by Meredith Rideout

UF PRSSA