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It allows you to have everything you need handy. When Managers Play the PR Card The payoff for business, non-profit or association managers can be a real assist towards meeting their department, division or subsidiary objectives. How To Get Radio-Active PR For Your Non-Profit Cause-Part One "We are in the communications business, the business of conveying messages to the human brain," said the late David Sarnoff, founder and president of RCA. "No man is wise enough to know which avenue to the brain is best. Therefore, the sensible idea is to make all avenues available for carrying the message." How to Take Advantage of Public Relations Decide once and for all to do something about those outside audiences whose behaviors affect your organization the most. 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