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What the Uvalde Shootings and Other Crises Reveal about Press Conferences

PRSay

Despite very public and memorable examples, communicators seem to learn this lesson the hard way. Television images showed the sinking oil rig engulfed in flames and black smoke. Environmental Protection Agency, 4 million barrels of oil flowed from the damaged well over 87 days before it was finally capped on July 15, 2010.

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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

Public affairs: This involves working with government officials and agencies to shape public policy and advocate on behalf of an organization.”. This is reflective of a traditional view of public relations. This is very old – like circa 2010 old. You know this…then you are one of her original “crazies.”