We are big fans of Audacity at JGPR Academy. We recently included it in our guide to free and open source software for Public Information…
Public Information Officers (PIOs) often require tools to help them manage communications, monitor media, disseminate information quickly, and keep track of emergencies or ongoing events.…
“Ted Lasso,” while a hilarious, well-written comedy about an American football coach turned English soccer manager, the show’s extremely successful run offers profound insights and…
Reporter’s notebooks are NOT just for reporters. They can be a great tool for public information officers (PIOs) for several reasons. Their portability, spiral binding,…
On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549, piloted by Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, made an unprecedented emergency water landing in the Hudson River after…
In 2024, the AP Stylebook introduces several important changes and updates, focusing on clarity and inclusivity across a range of topics when writing news, press…
Saying “thoughts and prayers” during a crisis or tragedy has become overused, meaningless, hackneyed and banal. Was that enough adjectives for you? Here’s why offering…
Creating effective visual content is crucial for Public Information Officers (PIOs) to communicate messages clearly and engagingly. Graphics help PIOs go way beyond simply writing…
Public relations professionals don’t often received the same heroic spin that journalists enjoy in movies and on TV, but that doesn’t mean we are lost…
As we routinely discuss in our public information officer training and on-camera video training courses, video is one of the most important ways for a…