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Painting a Picture of the U.S. Military: Lessons From Public Affairs Officers

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This blog is based on an original article in the Public Relations Journal , a peer-reviewed academic publication presented by the Institute for Public Relations and PRSA. A control group of 76 participants received an unrelated clip to watch, having been randomly assigned to this condition. Photographs.

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4 Tips for Transitioning From Military Public Affairs to the Civilian Sector

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With more than two decades of experience in public relations and military public affairs, Dr. Sweetser offers advice to those on the cusp of transitioning from military public affairs to the civilian sector. • In the civilian world, you’re competing with professionals who went to school for public relations.

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Study: APR Credentials Boost Confidence and Ethics Counseling Engagement

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In the ever-evolving landscape of public relations and communications, ethical decision-making is of paramount importance. This study highlights the value of the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential and similar certifications in promoting ethical practices within the profession.

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In Memoriam: Joe S. Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA

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He was also a founding partner in Worldcom Public Relations Group, a network of independent firms that grew to include businesses in 35 countries. Epley helped establish professional, ethical public relations in Russia shortly after the collapse of the former Soviet Union. A native of Forest City, N.C.,

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Public Relations Objectives

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Public relations is a young academic field with potential to inform various areas of communication and offer tools like issues management for various applied communication fields.“ Source: Journal of Communication 1 Botan, C., & Taylor, M. Public relations: State of the field. Journal of Communication, 54, 645–661.

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Public Relations vs Marketing

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Audience Public Relations: PR targets a broader audience , including stakeholders , influencers , and publics. It aims to communicate with these groups to create a favourable overall company image. The goal is to persuade these target groups to purchase the company’s products or services.

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Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Nicole Castro

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But after a couple of years in the pre-med program at City College of New York, she changed directions, declaring majors in anthropology and journalism. She began applying to PR positions, but she found that the folks she interviewed with often had trouble understanding how her educational background translated into public relations.

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