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PR as one of the nations most stressful jobs in its “America’s Most Stressful Jobs 2010”

elizabeth@volumepr.com — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:51:00 GMT

CNBC ranked PR as one of the nations most stressful jobs in its “America’s Most Stressful Jobs 2010” report. Its number 8 on a list of 10 to be exact, with a stress rank score only three points lower than a Police Officer, and 4 points less than a Surgeon (based on a 200 point scale): http://www.cnbc.com/id/36715336?slide=4

If you ever wondered why working with an agency is preferable to an internal PR team – here’s one of the reasons why. We are intense group of folks that in order to get the job done expertly well, need a different style of work environment, to be surrounded by PR peers that can help mitigate stress and deadlines and feed the creativity that your agency must deliver to keep your business ahead of your competitors.

So now everyone knows why we have a Wii in our conference room!

8. Public Relations Officer
Stress Rank: 193
Stress Score: 78.523
Unemployment: 4%-7%
Hours Per Day: 9
Time Pressure: High
Competition: Very High

"Public relations specialists make speeches and give presentations, often in front of large crowds. Because it is a highly competitive field, specialists must work quickly and creatively to meet deadlines. In addition, some PR officers are required to interact with potentially hostile members of the media," says CareerCast.com

Can we get an ACCURATE definition of PR please?

elizabeth@volumepr.com — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:34:00 GMT

While many get close to understanding the truth of PR and all its many facets, today the Wall Street Journal defined PR in an incorrect and outdated way

Premier Telecommunications Company Selects Volume Public Relations as Agency of Record

elizabeth@volumepr.com — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:32:00 GMT

Premier Telecommunications Company

Selects Volume Public Relations as Agency of Record

Tower Cloud’s 4G wireless backhaul networks are revolutionizing the wireless industry

Denver, CO – April 7, 2010 - A forerunner in the telecommuncations industry, Tower Cloud has appointed Volume Public Relations as its agency of record. Tower Cloud is dedicated to the provision of mobile backhaul services, referring to the transport of voice, video and data between a cell site and the wireless carrier.

“This is a dynamic time for the mobile service industry with the roll-out of 3G and 4G networks. Many of the backhaul networks in place today are outdated and the services Tower Cloud offers are a step ahead of the industry,” said CEO, Ronald Mudry. “Volume Public Relations is a perfect fit for where we are today, and, more importantly, where we want to be tomorrow.”

Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Tower Cloud’s innovative design delivers comprehensive SONet and Ethernet solutions by taken advantage of highly reliable fiber and licensed microwave technologies. Tower Cloud enables wireless carriers to raise the business performance and quality of their networks while reducing unit costs.

“We only work with organizations that are the ‘best of the best’ and Tower Cloud’s approach to 4G backhauls stands to revolutionize the telecommunications industry,” said Elizabeth Robinson, founder, president and CEO or VolumePR.

About VolumePR
VolumePR was founded in 2001 to provide organizations from every industry with strategic public relations programs, with clients ranging from NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt, Jr., to green movement and hybrid businesses, oil and gas, and technology and consumer organizations. Being awarded seven leading communication awards in 2008 alone, VolumePR has proven to be a leader in the PR industry, providing clients with the personal touch of a boutique agency, while matching the level of service and results typically considered to be possible only with international agencies. VolumePR participated in the opening of the market with NASDAQ on March 5 as a result of being named a finalist for the PRWeek Magazine international award for best “Business-to-Business Public Relations Campaign of the Year.” For more information, please visit www.volumepr.com