Back to School for PR Pros: 9 Apps Every Professional Communicator Needs

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  New technologies are constantly changing how audiences consume information, and how brands and organizations communicate.  As the kids go back to school, this year, it's a great time for public relations professionals and other communicators to give some new tools a try and learn some new skills.  Today on the Beyond PR blog, we offer a list of nine apps and technologies – most of which are free – that can help communicators stay organized, be informed and even look good (thanks to a great photo app.)

The nine apps and tools we recommend cover organization, productivity and content creation.   To see the list, along with our take on why these apps are worth getting to know, read the current post:  A Back To School Curriculum For PR Pros.

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