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Pioneer Katharine Graham (1917-2001)

Institute for Public Relations

IPR is featuring research and some of the many women pioneers in the communications industry in celebration of Women’s History Month Katharine Graham was born in New York City in 1917. She then joined the editorial staff at … Continue reading Pioneer Katharine Graham (1917-2001) →

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In Memoriam: Ralph Kam, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

As an instructor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii Pacific University, Cha­mi­nade University, and the University of Phoenix, he helped form the professional foundations of many communicators. For his work and contributions to the Chapter, profession and community, he was recognized as the Hawaii Chapter’s Gregg W.

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Remembering how 9/11 Changed the World – and Communications

wiredPRworks

Twenty years ago, today, we remember how 9/11 changed the world – and communications. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications. On September 9, 2001, we celebrated a child’s birthday party. We needed to find ways to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively.

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The Importance of PR in Shaping Media and AI Perceptions

5W PR

Countering negative stereotypes The trepidation surrounding AI is significantly fueled by science fiction narratives, from the domineering HAL 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey to the dreaded robots of Terminator. PR facilitates open communication channels among these entities.

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Remembering how 9/11 Changed the World – and Communications

wiredPRworks

Twenty years ago, today, we remember how 9/11 changed the world – and communications. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications. On September 9, 2001, we celebrated a child’s birthday party. We needed to find ways to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively.

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Kirk Hallahan’s Five Types of Publics

Doctor Spin

Kirk Hallahan, Professor Emeritus, Journalism and Media Communication, Colorado State University , proposes five types of publics based on their knowledge and involvement: 1 Hallahan, K. Please support my blog by sharing it with other PR- and communication professionals. Inactive publics: The forgotten publics in public relations.

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How September 11 Impacted PR and Email Communications

wiredPRworks

September 11, 2001 was a lot like today: sunny, warm, not a cloud in the sky and full of life. In 2012, I wrote an update on a previous post with thoughts on how the September 11 attacks immediately reshaped community, public relations and communications. On September 9, 2001, we celebrated a child's birthday party.