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Making Sense Of Rules
By Mary Louise VanNatta We’ve all heard the phrase “Rules are meant to be broken,” an expression from 5-star Army General Douglass MacArthur. The
Jessica Nissen
July 5, 2022
VPR News
Do you have the Sunday Scaries?
By Mary Louise VanNatta People call it Sunday Scaries, Monday Scaries, Sunday Blues, or Sunday Night Syndrome. Regardless, if you experience stress or worry at
Jessica Nissen
July 5, 2022
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Does Your Business Have Anti-Fans?
By Mary Louise VanNatta Engagement, whether positive or negative, is still engagement. Any entity with exposure to the public is likely to attract its
Jessica Nissen
July 5, 2022
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What Jobs Do Teens Want
What did you want to be when you grew up? Was it traditional like a doctor, lawyer, firefighter, or police officer? Maybe, but the dreams
Jessica Nissen
February 5, 2022
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VanNatta Public Relations Receives SEDCOR Award
Salem, OR (Dec. 15, 2021). The Strategic Economic Development Corporation (SEDCOR) held its annual awards luncheon on Dec. 15. VanNatta Public Relations (VPR) received the
Jessica Nissen
December 16, 2021
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VanNatta Honored with Olga M. Haley Mentorship Award from Oregon Public Relations Society
PORTLAND, OR (Dec. 10, 2021)—The Oregon chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) recognized accomplished professionals at the 2021 Spotlight Awards on Nov.
Jessica Nissen
December 10, 2021
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VPR Named Best PR & Marketing Firm by Daily Journal of Commerce
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Jessica Nissen
October 12, 2021
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Avoid the Trolls
Three Billy Goat’s Gruff is a famous Norwegian folktale. A mean, hungry troll lives under a bridge, and when the little goat wants to enjoy
Mary Louise VanNatta
July 8, 2021
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Do you Recognize Virtue Signaling?
I’m so generous! I’m so socially conscious! I recycle! I have a diverse team! I changed my Facebook profile picture for “awareness”! Check out any
Mary Louise VanNatta
June 6, 2021
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Consumer Behavior – When Are We Getting Back to Normal?
As COVID-19 restrictions lessen, we might expect to see people rushing to return to their favorite in-person activities. However, research in consumer behavior shows that
Mary Louise VanNatta
May 8, 2021
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How COVID-19 and the Pandemic Have Changed Language
Language is always changing and evolving. Every time we have a new technology, product, or discovery we are adding words. The pandemic has changed much
Mary Louise VanNatta
March 24, 2021
Industry News
VanNatta PR Ranked in Oregon Business Magazine Powerbook
Salem, Oregon (Jan. 7, 2021) – VanNatta Public Relations, Inc. (VPR) has been ranked by January 2021 Oregon Business Magazine’s Power Book for Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
Mary Louise VanNatta
January 7, 2021
Industry News
What will last from our Quarantine Culture?
By Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE Happy 2021. As we peek out of our homes and into the new year, even just to offer an
Mary Louise VanNatta
January 4, 2021
Industry News
Local PR Firm Recognized for Excellence in Public Relations
VanNatta Public Relation wins five awards from the nation’s leading professional communications organization VanNatta Public Relations (VPR), a PR and consulting firm in Salem, Oregon,
Mary Louise VanNatta
December 7, 2020
Industry News
Finding Joy at Work
Job security is not what it was in December of 2019. In particular, young professionals face even less job security because they have less experience
Mary Louise VanNatta
December 3, 2020
Industry News
Don’t Yell at Clouds
Try and make a difference this holiday season. “Old Man Yells at Cloud,” is a popular meme of Abe Simpson, Homer’s father from the television
Mary Louise VanNatta
December 3, 2020
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When Promoting, Watch for Spotlight Rangers
By Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE When a management position becomes available, it seems obvious to choose the top performer. However, you might need to
Mary Louise VanNatta
November 5, 2020
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Breathing & Stress
Stress is at an all-time high right now. And it’s about to get worse. The holidays are notorious for increasing stress as people deal with
Mary Louise VanNatta
November 5, 2020
Industry News
SALEM PUBLIC RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL HONORED BY DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE
Mary Louise VanNatta named a Woman of Vision Salem, OR (Oct. 20, 2020) – Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, Fellow PRSA is one of the Daily
Mary Louise VanNatta
October 20, 2020
Industry News
How to Keep Your Resume Out of the Trash
You’ve just finished your resume. It’s full of your accomplishments, goals, hopes, and dreams. You’ve spent hours and hours crafting it and are finally ready
Mary Louise VanNatta
September 30, 2020
