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Nancy Edmonds Hanson, APR

Office: 293.1489
Fax: 237.4662
nancy@hansonphoto.com

Mass Communications 307
Public Relations Processes — Online Resources

Area Media Connections

bullet The Forum
bullet Grand Forks Herald
bullet KFGO Radio
bullet KVLY TV
bullet KXJB TV
bullet Midweek Eagle
bullet Star Tribune
bullet Saint Paul Pioneer Press

National & International Media Connections

bullet National On-Line Daily Newspapers Links
bullet International English-language radio broadcasts
bullet The Drudge Report

Nonprofit Organizations' Web Sites

bullet The Village Family Services
bullet Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota
bullet Bonanzaville USA

AP Style and Writing Techniques

bulletBand-Aid AP Stylebook (University of Missouri Missourian)
An excellent compact reference and overview for job applicants facing writing tests.
bulletThe Slot — A Site for Copy Editors (Highly recommended!)
bullet Writing That Works — an engaging and helpful site for PR professionals and other writers.
bullet Acronym Finder
bulletSolutions to common student writing problems (Florida State University)
bulletJack Lynch's Guide to Grammar & Style (Rutgers University)

P.R. Industry Connections

bullet PR Week
bulletIPR email newsletter: To subscribe, send a blank email to i-pr-join-request@list.audettemedia.com
You can visit the list's archives at http://www.audettemedia.com/subscribe.html
bulletExcellent articles and discussion of Internet PR
bulletPublic Media Center — an activist organization producing highly effective strategic PR for advocacy groups involved in women's issues, AIDS, social justice, civil rights and many other liberal causes
bulletGetting the media to read your press packet — www.marketingprofs.com
bulletO'Dwyer's PR Daily
bulletCause-related marketing site: www.causemarketer.com/
bulletRagan Communications — online newsletters about P.R. topics

Grab Bag

bulletTrying to get a handle on almost any subject — or just curious? Try Marshall Brain's wonderful site, http://www.howstuffworks.com
bullet Resume Bloopers
bullet Web Pages That Suck
bulletTop Ten Internet hoaxes (CNET report) — pay special attention to the e-mail virus hoax info
bulletJames Lilek's Web site — a personal site by the humor columnist for the Star Tribune. He's a Fargo native and writes pungent columns about life in the Upper Midwest. Check out his Institute of Official Cheer, especially  the Gallery of Regrettable Food.
bulletVivian Lives — This virtual soap opera is supported by product placement fees. It includes a virtual Webcam ... of the cartoon woman who's its namesake. Most intriguing use of advanced Web features!

 

 

Job Hunting Skills

bulletWeddle's Web Site
(part of Wall Street Journal National Business Employment)
Includes links to many excellent job-hunting resources and job postings

 

 

What Color Is Your Parachute: Job Hunting Online
Site developed by Richard Bolles, author of What Color Is Your Parachute career-planning books. Includes ... job listing sites; links to sites offering career counseling: advice on creating resumes; conducting job-related research; making contacts.

 

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Last edited by Nancy E. Hanson on 08/31/04

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