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What is PR? A definition for 2015

Stuart Bruce

Why in 2015 are we still asking what is PR? Most people who don’t work in public relations have a very poor grasp about what PR actually is and those working in related disciplines, such as advertising and marketing, often have the weakest grasp in that they think they know what it is, but are actually often wrong.

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#FuturePRoof podcast: an afternoon snifter

Stephen Waddington

Fake news has become a catch all term for any ethical issue that impacts the media or public relations. Consumers need to keep their wits about them when they consume media; journalists and public relations practitioners need to work to ethical standards; and technology platforms also have a part to play in tackling the issue.

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USA Today’s Tips for Pitching to Get News Coverage

Cision

In 2015, traditional media companies are expected to continue shifting towards rebranding, new media entrepreneurism, native advertising and the adoption of digital newsrooms. A word to the wise PR professional: USA Today reporters are extremely strict with their ethics policy and won’t be bought even if you try.

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The 2015 PR Quiz

Flatiron Communications

Hence, here’s a refresh that may again test your PR mettle: The 2015 PR Quiz. Q1) The Financial Times recently announced that it would not charge its advertisers by the number of reader views or clicks. Q6) What’s the difference between sponsored content and native advertising? What measure has it decided to use?

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Talking Points Podcast: Do People Trust PR Counselors?

Communications Conversations

To act ethically. SHOW NOTES – April 9, 2015. “There Is No More Social Media – Just Advertising” [link]. To do the right thing. To share and distribute accurate information. But, we also have an obligation to our clients–you know, those people who pay us money to do our jobs?

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The Competitive Edge of Marketing Tools Stems from Application [UML]

Sword and the Script

The competitive difference, the drawbacks, or even the misuse, rests in the skill and ethics of the application. 3) Native advertising risking non-compliance. When the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published guidelines for native advertising in 2015, 29% of publishers were in compliance. If not, give our services a try.

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APR: A Boon to Foreign-Educated PR Professionals

PRSay

After having worked for about 15 years in public relations in Brussels, I moved with my family to the Austin area in the summer of 2015. We also are living through a time of fierce competition with colleagues from the marketing and advertising sector who are eyeing our market share.