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Social Media Usage Skyrockets in Last Decade

The Proactive Report

Back in 2005 when Pew started tracking social media usage just 7% of adults where active on social networking sites. Over the years Pew has monitored how the rise of social media has affected our work, relationships and communication patterns and how these changes have affected business and politics.

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The Importance of PR Skills in a Hyper-Globalized World

PRSay

In 2000, the company had become part of the DaimlerChrysler alliance, but then Mitsubishi tried unsuccessfully to hide defects in its cars, rather than acting ethically by conducting a mass recall. In 2010, Nissan Motor Company had contracted with Mitsubishi in a joint venture to design and produce minicars. to $3.97) per share.

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Does Free Speech Mean Unfiltered?

Mindful Marketing

” Of course, the nation’s founders couldn’t have foreseen social media and how it would be used both to bolster democracy (e.g., Arab Spring in 2010) (1) and to bash people who look or think differently. ” Although it’s true that law and ethics often align, the fit is far from perfect.

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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? Websites and digital television are technically broadcast media at the same time. Also includes mobile gaming, social media, and the web.

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New Year’s Honours 2015

Stuart Bruce

Professor Anne Gregory @gregsanne – I’ve known Anne for more than 20 years and she’s one of the most impressive advocates I know for increasing professionalism in public relations and emphasising how ethics should be at the heart of what we do. Unfortunately boundary changes meant the seat was unwinnable in 2010.

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Behind the Headlines With Deborah Radman

Cision

In this interview, Deborah discusses the challenges of communicating with different generations, the growth of social media and the trends that will impact marketing and communication moving forward. Receiving the President’s Award (2014) and the Phillip Dorf Leadership Award (2010) – both from the New York PRSA.

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The Top PR Threats To Your Company’s Reputation

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Such was the case in 200 when the Deepwater Horizon, under contract to BP, exploded in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. Even the hijacking of a brand’s social media account can be damaging. coli contamination of 2015. Following the Deepwater Horizon disaster BP was impersonated on Twitter, adding to its image problems.