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PR: Less Elitist Than Ever

Maxim Behar

Regarding social media, a PR professional must be everywhere and on top of everything. The public landscape is dominated by the language of online communication and social media in particular. Elitism is the last prominent feature in social media because such platforms are for mass consumption.

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10 insights for public relations from the 2017 European Communications Monitor

Stephen Waddington

Only one third (35.9%) follow the debate about social bots and 15.9% Bots are mainly seen as a threat for public debates and organisational reputation alike. agree that social bots present ethical challenges, although four out of ten respondents also see potential opportunity. #3 3 Shift to social. 7 Measurement.

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The Volume of Bad PR Pitches is Out of Control

Sword and the Script

Not just anyone either – but reputable, perhaps even esteemed, reporters working for tippy-top of coveted publications (I’ll never give names, so don’t ask). Since 2007 or so I’ve managed blogs professionally – PR has changed – and eventually starting this one here. That’s both good and bad for those with a strong work ethic.

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Refreshing PR Conversations Redux

PR Conversations

When PR Conversations originally launched in the spring of 2007, it broke new ground by envisioning and introducing an international, collaborative PR-blog concept. Click on the icons at the top of the page to find us via these social media channels. PR Nexus – focuses on social capital, professional associations and networks.

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Professional PR Development. Why bother?

PR Conversations

If you have views on this topic, then add a comment here or on social media. With PR bodies increasingly focused on the importance of raising standards in professionalism and ethics, why are some (or most?) Hundreds of PR people are doing training courses with CIPR, PRCA and other reputable training providers every year.

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A critical review of Excellence Theory in an era of digital communication

Stephen Waddington

They suggest that this singular focus on public relations within organisations overlooks the social world in which those organisations operate. Other challenges include ethics, power, propaganda and Western bias. This is the story of social media and it is causing upheaval for organisational communication.