PR Pro Listserv Guidelines

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We want this Listserv to be a forum for a positive exchange of ideas among communications professionals, a place where you can solicit advice, ask questions and reply to your peers’ questions about all the topics that relate to your work: media relations, internal communications, social media, technology, measurement, crisis management, corporate responsibility, media training, SEO, team building and career advancement. PR News will not publish your comments on the Listserv.

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  • Please do not use the PR News Pro Listserv to market your services or products.
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  • Do not use the Listserv to invite the entire list to join your social network. You may invite individuals to join your network but may not invite the entire list.
  • Include a signature tag on all messages. Include your name, affiliation and e-mail address.
  • State concisely and clearly the topic of your comments in the subject line. This allows members to respond more appropriately to your posting and makes it easier for members to search the archives by subject.
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