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Astroturfing has no place in modern public relations or public affairs

Stephen Waddington

Propaganda has no place in modern public affairs or public relations. It has been widely criticised for the propagation of misinformation on the platform most recently in a report on fake news by the Parliamentary Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee. Astroturfing should be called out in the strongest terms.

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Where To Find Public Relations Entry-Level Jobs

Doctor Spin

Sports teams and organisations. Professional sports teams, leagues, and sports organizations often have PR departments that hire entry-level staff. Film studios, music labels, talent agencies, and entertainment companies may offer entry-level PR positions to manage publicity and promotions. Public affairs firms.

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Teamwork Is a Contact Sport

Waxing UnLyrical

in team sports. The modern-day work environment doesn’t do a whole lot to help the situation either , especially for those of us who work in public relations and find ourselves communicating more and more via social media platforms. Social media interaction isn’t exactly a team sport. I can have a good idea.

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AI and Journalism: What’s Next?

PRSay

News organizations are experimenting with AI for gathering financial data and for applications like a “virtual sports editor,” who reads scores and stats, as well as monitoring for AI-generated misinformation, particularly around politics. AI will become part of news gathering.

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Behind the Headlines With Ashley Simmons

Cision

It made sense that I should be in the nation’s capital to study public affairs and obtain more real-world experience, so I moved to D.C. My hobbies outside of work include…country music concerts, cooking and sporting events – especially ice hockey. I always thought I’d be…singing and dancing on Broadway.

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Top 10 Influential PR Businesses to Follow in 2020

Critical Mention

The Perspectives section of their site covers many types of communication content, some including advertising, branding, marketing and public affairs. During her leisure time, she loves to watch her favorite sports teams and explore new restaurants with friends and family. Work hard play nice. Create a best place to work.

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Appetite remains for agency acquisitions across UK and Europe

Wadds Inc.

The sports market is particularly attractive at the moment due to money flowing into the industry, in combination with the opportunity to engage with fans, not to mention the interaction with sports-stars through influencer campaigns. Agencies in niches often perform well and are sought after.

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