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PREthics & Native Advertising

PRSay

Late last year, the Federal Trade Commission issued guidelines for native advertising, a topic of much discussion in 2016. As print communication has declined in favor of digital, publishers have had to look for new ways to support their organizations. When does product publicity become native advertising?

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The Essential Guide to Mass Communication: History, Methods, Ethics, and the Future

Masters in Communications

Types of Mass Communication History of Mass Communication Mass Communication Theories Ethical Issues for Mass Communications What Does the Future of Mass Communications Look Like? Typically, it is synonymous with broadcast and print media: radio, TV, and film (small and large screen), print media, and advertising.

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PRSA Introduces Innovative Program to Guide Journalists Transitioning Into PR and Communications

PRSay

While this certificate program is designed to help journalists understand how to transition their skills and expertise for PR opportunities, many others — such as digital marketers, content creators, advertising pros, and social media experts — have related skill sets and knowledge and will benefit from our program too.

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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

PRSay

Already decimated by staff reductions, many print and broadcast newsrooms have been acquired by large corporations that are often more interested in online clicks and monetizing news than in factual reporting, Todd said. Opportunities for independent journalism.

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Future of local news report is a grim read

Stephen Waddington

Advertising has shifted to internet mediated platforms such as Google and Facebook, and print sales have declined. This lacks the ethics, rigour, and standards of an editorial environment. These included: Barrow-in-Furness, Corby, Haverfordwest, Lewisham, Tiverton and Cullompton, Trowbridge, and Whitby.

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Surviving in a Pay-to-Play World

Journalistics

Most PR practitioners quickly learn that the wall protecting editorial integrity from the influence of paid advertising can be, like the Pirate Code , “more of a guideline than an actual rule.” For better or worse, at a great number of well-known and respected media sources, advertisers are often given preference in coverage.

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Journalism and News Trends for PR Pros

Cision

Subscriptions and advertising are down for most media, and there is no single model that can replace them across the sector. Cognitive and behavioral science aren’t new to marketing and advertising and as our understanding of human cognition increases, so does the research of how it applies to communications.