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15 years after: the collective “grilling” of Jim Grunig still delivers visionary insights on the future of PR

PR Conversations

By João Duarte, National Scientific Committee member, FERPILab 15 years ago, a group of PR scholars, practitioners, critics, and lecturers collectively challenged Jim Grunig to address some of the recurrent issues that emerged in the PR Conversations blog at that time. I believe we have to identify publics from their own perspectives.

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Engaging (and grilling) the social side of James Grunig

PR Conversations

NOTE: Originally published on October 15, 2008. Toni Muzi Falconi writes: Regular readers of this blog are aware of my long-term, personal relationship with the Grunigs, yet I confess surprise when I read Jim Grunig’s first comment on this earlier blog post. At the Arthur W.

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P.T. Barnum: “There’s No Such Thing as Bad Publicity”

Doctor Spin

This was done by embracing controversy, using storytelling to his advantage, and sometimes, pushing ethical boundaries. Today’s leaders can draw from Barnum’s playbook, albeit ethically, by using powerful narratives and effective public relations strategies to garner attention and influence their stakeholders. The power of a brand.

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Public Relations And The Big Lie

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

I’ve blogged about Trump’s PR and media skills myself, but it’s increasingly hard to accept his example as a model of effective public relations. It’s easy to say that Spicer should have quit rather than risk his reputation, particularly about something so petty. So, how can we rise above the deception?

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Just (Don’t) Do It: Plagiarism is not the sincerest form of flattery

PR in High Definition

Unfortunately for Melania, the person who wrote her speech lifted lines and phrases directly from Michelle Obama’s speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. The writer of the speech, Meredith McIver, eventually apologised and offered to hand in her resignation – but the reputation damage to the Trump campaign had already been done.

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PRoust Questionnaire: José Manuel Velasco

PR Conversations

One can’t get more miserable than being forced to incorporate lies (or at least partial truths) as part of a supposedly transparent and ethical speech. Which real, historical or fictional person or brand would you like to give a reputation makeover? What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery in PR? Who is your favourite writer?

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LinkedIn Social Selling for MDRT Financial Services and Insurance Pros

wiredPRworks

MDRT members demonstrate exceptional professional knowledge, strict ethical conduct and outstanding client service. The post LinkedIn Social Selling for MDRT Financial Services and Insurance Pros appeared first on WIRED [Personality + Reputation] Works. at Social Media Week Berlin in 2013.