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Demystifying the UAB: The Professionals Behind the APR Credential

Posted by Ann Knabe in December 12th 2011  

Meet the Universal Accreditation Board: Video Playlist

While many public relations practitioners are familiar with the APR designation, relatively few have heard of the Universal Accreditation Board, the governing body behind Accreditation in public relations. Better known as the UAB, the Universal Accreditation Board is comprised of a diverse range of public relations professionals who manage, administer and market the Accreditation program.

“We’re often misunderstood, or people simply haven’t heard of us,” said John E. Forde, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA, and 2011 UAB co-chair. “In reality, the UAB plays a critical role in Accreditation. It’s the body that implements policy, maintains and updates the Examination for Accreditation in Public Relations, and grants Accreditation.”

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Social Media and the Military: It’s Time!

Posted by Ann Knabe in September 29th 2009  

U.S. military public affairs officers around the world are anxiously waiting to see the Defense Department’s new social media policy. Defense Department officials plan to announce a “balanced social media policy” in the coming weeks … and we can’t wait to see the final copy.

Practitioners like me hope the new policy will allow airmen, soldiers and sailors social media access within reason, while providing structure and guidance. Social media tools offer tremendous opportunities for recruiting, building coalitions and educating global audiences. Isn’t it ironic … the most technologically-advanced air force in the world doesn’t allow its public affairs officers to “tweet” or recruit on official Air Force networks? Many savvy practitioners have already developed “work-arounds” using broadband wireless air cards and other devices to reach virtual communities, costing the Defense Department pennies compared to traditional media tactics.

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