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Maxim Behar: Social media is the realm of free speech, which makes our world better

Maxim Behar

Twenty to twenty-five years ago, we fought for diversity of opinions on television and in newspapers. An established media outlet - a newspaper, television, television channel, or radio - can also publish wrong information. However, a social media platform can also publish accurate information.

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PR Has Evolved Since First ‘Public Relations Handbook’ in 1967, but Some Values Are Timeless

PRSay

There were newspapers, magazines, wire services, trade publications, TV and radio. In our initial edition of the “Public Relations Handbook,” we discussed how one company had incredibly transmitted information via satellite from the United States to Japan, with a two-way, closed-circuit television between Tokyo and Chicago.

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Maxim Behar On "Focus" Radio: PR Experts Need To Know How To Use The Advantages Of AI, But Also Not Forget About The Risks.

Maxim Behar

Maxim Behar: Good morning to Radio Focus! More importantly, in the PR business, we need to be able to distinguish where AI can truly be useful, where it can benefit our clients, and how we can protect ourselves from slipping into the vast sea or ocean of information we receive. Then check the information 2 or 3 times.

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People Mistrust Media Reports About Climate Change, Study Finds

PRSay

Those interviewed widely reject national news media as credible sources for climate information, feeling that the media present information that suits their own agendas. Networks and radio and newspapers and television — they’re all getting paid to tell me something,” one interviewee said.

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How To Score A Great Local News Story: 5 PR Tips

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Although the number of local news outlets — particularly newspapers — has declined over the past several years, local media still offers clout. Once you have established that it’s appropriate to target local media, determine what type of outlet is best – TV, newspapers, or radio.

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The Consequences of Misinformation

PRSay

As public-square speakers were eventually replaced by newspapers, and then radio and television, a set of journalistic ethics would lay the foundation for news gathering and reporting. Then came the internet and citizen journalism.

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How Securing Media Coverage Brings Greater Value Than Ever

PR Insiders

Think about how you get information these days. Did you read that newspaper article in print or on your phone? Did you hear that interview on the radio or on a podcast? Nearly all newspapers and magazines have an online version available, and those online articles also have long lives.

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