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The Amplification Hypothesis: How To Counter Extreme Positions Effectively

Doctor Spin

Comprehensive Handbook of Psychology. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, … Continue reading How does the amplification hypothesis work? Source: changingminds.org According to conversion theory, while majorities often claim normative social influence, minorities strive for ethical high ground. Freedheim (Ed.)

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Ethical Issues with Coalitions and Front Groups – Greg Bailey

Ethical Voices

He discusses a number of important public relations ethics issues including: What to do when a client asks you to hide their identity as part of a coalition. How to make sure your employees understand how you value ethics. I was the managing editor of the local business journal here in Nashville before joining a local PR firm.

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

Stephen Waddington

In a paper for the Journal of Public Relations Research[v] Michael Karlberg makes the case that the Excellence Theory is overly concerned with consumers as a primary audience. Shirley Leitch and David Neilson challenge the rigid nature of the Excellence Theory in a chapter written for the Handbook of Public Relations[vii].

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Conducting historical interviews in a transparent age

PR Conversations

In particular this addresses ethical and practical challenges that arise when using the internet and social media within a research methodology. Ethical challenges arise as Saunders et al (2015) contend, from accessibility online of private as well as public information. Journal of media practice. Issue #1: Being an insider.

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Conducting historical interviews in a transparent age

PR Conversations

In particular this addresses ethical and practical challenges that arise when using the internet and social media within a research methodology. Ethical challenges arise, as Saunders et al (2015) contend, from accessibility online of private as well as public information. Journal of media practice. Issue 1: Being an insider.

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Conducting historical interviews in a transparent age

PR Conversations

In particular this addresses ethical and practical challenges that arise when using the internet and social media within a research methodology. Ethical challenges arise, as Saunders et al (2015) contend, from accessibility online of private as well as public information. Journal of media practice. Issue 1: Being an insider.