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Insights Into the Role of Communicators at the U.S. Department of Defense

PRSay

We recently completed 21 focus groups and in-depth interviews with graduates of the Defense Information School’s Mass Communication Foundations (MCF) course. As with civilian PR, social media has assumed a dominant role in military public affairs. Knowing how to employ the right gear at the right time is key.

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Meet Board of Directors Nominee Dr. Kaye Sweetser, APR+M, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

Each week this fall, PRsay will interview one of the nominees for the 2021 PRSA Board of Directors. Current title : Professor of Public Relations, San Diego State University; Director of the Glen M. Broom Center for Professional Development in Public Relations; Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Location : San Diego.

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An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations? How Has PR Changed? Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Comms Pros?

Sword and the Script

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”.

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

PR Conversations

See original post: [link] Everything about this collective interview was innovative. From the multicultural background of the interviewers, the co-operative nature of the venture, to the generosity of Jim to step out of his academic canvas and engage in dialogue exposing his thoughts in the digital world.

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Hidden PR Tools In Top Movies

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Of course, the band wants the article to portray them as musical geniuses – great PR! At the confluence of advertising, marketing, and public relations was the genius stunt by the fictional Wonka Corporation to release golden tickets hidden inside their popular candy bars throughout England.

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US Navy In Crisis PR Mode: A Textbook Example

The Stalwart Blog

Forgive me if I boast about the US Navy Public Affairs community for a moment. In response, the Navy had only one real course of action. Here’s where the Public Affairs team and senior leadership shined. I possess a bit of bias from my years in uniform. Quick Announcements. Regular Updates. Respect for Privacy.

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6 Simple Rules for Email Pitches

Cision

Forbes Communications Council, a group of communications, PR, public affairs & media relations executives echo this sentiment : “To break through the volume of emails reporters receive, you need to know them inside and out. Demonstrate Research. Like a headline, the subject line of an email draws a recipient in.

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