Industry NewsAs any seasoned PR practitioner knows, staying current with the latest news and issues is an absolute must. To help our membership in this endeavor, PRSA Orlando examines multiple industry publications and daily email updates and posts the most relevant information here. If you know of an article that should be listed here, please fill out our contact us form, attention Webmaster, with a link to the article. The Wonderful World of D.C.July 29, 2010I recently spent time in Orlando, FL, for a mini-family reunion and was swept away by the magical world of the Disney and Universal theme parks, especially the wizardry at the new Harry Potter exhibit at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Despite the crowds, long lines and unrelenting heat, it was an unforgettable experience — one... Read More >USC Survey Finds 0% of Internet Users Would Pay for TwitterJuly 26, 2010Los Angeles - A new study from the Center for Digital Future at USC's Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism found that 49% of respondents have used free micro-blog sites like Twitter -- but 0% of those polled said they would pay to use Twitter. "Such an extreme finding that produced a zero response unde... Read More >Apple gets to core of iPhone antenna problemJuly 16, 2010In an event that may have been as hotly anticipated as the announcement of the iPhone 4 itself, Apple CEO Steve Jobs took to the stage today to address concerns over the alleged “Antennagate” problem with the device. Read More >Arizona hotels to help finance state PR campaign; goal to bill state as 'safe' destinationJuly 1, 2010Arizona plans to spend $250,000 on a public relations campaign to counter concerns about its controversial, new immigration law and promote itself as "a safe and welcoming destination." The state's hotel trade group will add another $30,000 to the effort, according to the Associated Press. Read More > |
