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25
Oct

Faith in journalism?

I have a love-hate relationship with journalism. Sadly, I think I’ve accused media of all the vices under the sun. Yet throughout my adult life, the truth is I’ve reaped immeasurable benefit and fulfillment from the work of journalists. Recently, as part of our Public and Media Relations training workshops,
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6
Oct

Ode to journalism

Oh, beloved journalism, The more I contemplate your origins, principles, ethics, best practices and the work of your greatest ambassadors and practitioners, the more I appreciate you. I also feel regret and sorrow, now and then, for too many people, myself included, focus excessively on the current state of affairs.
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4
Oct

About the importance of dialogue

  In January 2016, Pope Francis released what I believe was the first web-based video on his monthly prayer intention. The theme: dialogue. As a PR professional, that touched me to the core. Dialogue has been a recurring theme of late in numerous circles inside and outside of the Church.
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29
Aug

Net Canada partners with Dialogue and Grace for expansion announcement

NET Canada, a leading youth ministry organization, has partnered with Dialogue and Grace to help spread the word about its expansion into Western Canada and Quebec. Building on a “listening campaign” focused on the needs of its stakeholders and constituents, Net Ministries is opening two news offices – out of
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26
Aug

Build it and they will come

The benefits and role of a Media “Room” in a solid Public Relations program. A media room – a.k.a. a News Bureau, information or press center – is a very effective way to build relationships with members of the media and engage third-party groups.   If online only, it can
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