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Astroturfing has no place in modern public relations or public affairs

Stephen Waddington

Propaganda has no place in modern public affairs or public relations. Lobbying firm CTF has allegedly run social media campaigns on behalf of its clients that appeared to originate from grassroot activities. Astroturfing should be called out in the strongest terms.

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Insights Into the Role of Communicators at the U.S. Department of Defense

PRSay

We recently completed 21 focus groups and in-depth interviews with graduates of the Defense Information School’s Mass Communication Foundations (MCF) course. In the focus groups, service members acknowledged photography, videography, writing and storytelling remain essential for capturing and curating quality content and messaging.

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Research, Communication Crucial Before Collaborating With Influencers

PRSay

Please visit prsa.org/ethics for additional programming and ethics resources and PRSA’s social media platforms for updates throughout the month. The program sought to reach potential recruits in different demographic groups who wish to receive information from trusted social media influencers.

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Study: APR Credentials Boost Confidence and Ethics Counseling Engagement

PRSay

Please visit prsa.org/ethics for additional programming and ethics resources and PRSA’s social media platforms for updates throughout the month. In the ever-evolving landscape of public relations and communications, ethical decision-making is of paramount importance.

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PR and social media set for continued growth

Stuart Bruce

Yesterday, the Financial Times published the fifth FTSE350 Boardroom Bellwether survey which revealed that almost half the boards of the UK’s largest public companies have not discussed their social media strategies in the past 12 months.

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How does a CEO’s Personal Brand Impact Corporate Reputation?

Onclusive

Here are some steps to consider: Identify key metrics to monitor on social media Before assessing a CEO’s brand reputation, determine which social metrics matter most to you. Digimind Social Listening can help track these all-important mentions. Gain some best practices for understanding media and industry trends.

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The Different Types of Public Relations: A Complete Guide

Stern + Associates

A crisis can be anything from a natural disaster to a product recall to a social media scandal. When a crisis happens, it is important for a business to have a plan in place to communicate with the public. The post The Different Types of Public Relations: A Complete Guide appeared first on Stern Strategy Group.