Interviews, Newspapers, Public Affairs and Publicity

An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations? How Has PR Changed? Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Comms Pros?

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. What is public relations?

Interviews

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media

The “data-led approach” of MHP + Mischief: Q&A with Digital Director, Darika Ahrens

NewsWhip

JULY 14, 2020

This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Paul: Do you find that data from your tech stack makes it easier to predict which stories the public will engage with, and how to frame stories to win engagement? . We recently had a conversation with a public affairs client. Darika: Definitely. Darika: Definitely.

Data

Data Public Affairs Engineering Pharmaceuticals

Behind the Headlines With Ashley Simmons

Cision

APRIL 26, 2016

In this interview, Ashley discusses how to best leverage data and analytics, establish specific objectives for your communication strategy and be creative and take risks with your public relations efforts. What drew you to the field of public relations and communication? The tools and technology will come after.

Telecommunications

Telecommunications Public Affairs Newspapers Transportation

The Changing Face of Public Relations in Government; Off Script #30: Merritt Allen of Vox Optima

Sword and the Script

JULY 17, 2018

Incidentally, her arrival at her first duty station in the Philippines coincided with a volcanic eruption and, in need of communications help, her commanding officer reassigned her to public affairs. So, with the help of a retired, if not grumpy, master chief petty officer , I invited her to a Q&A interview and she obliged.

Government

Government Publicity Public Affairs Agency

How To Hire The Best PR Firm For You

PR Insiders

APRIL 13, 2021

I often talk to people who know they need publicity and want professional help to get it but find hiring PR agencies to be a confusing and daunting task. Public relations firms differ in a thousand ways, it seems. Firms also have a whole range of specialties, from crisis communications to public affairs to research and analysis.

Radio

Radio How To Public Affairs Print

Behind the Headlines With Matt Sutton

Cision

MARCH 30, 2016

In this interview, he shares the pitch that got him the most coverage, his strategies for building relationships with the media and why social media is so important. Given my background and our legislative successes, I feel like we are in a unique position to expand our public affairs practice. . Rapid Fire Round.

Public Affairs

Public Affairs Policies Pitching Hotels

Behind the Headlines With Kathy Jeavons

Cision

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Kathy Jeavons, senior vice president of public affairs at Story Partners, a Washington, D.C. strategic public affairs firm, is no stranger to the constant change in PR. What do you hope to accomplish in your new role as senior vice president of public affairs at Story Partners? Rapid Fire Round.

Public Affairs

Public Affairs Trends Reputation Newspapers

Crisis Management Lessons From Boeing’s 737 Max Disasters

PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Gordon Johndroe , vice president of global media relations and public affairs for the Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer, spoke to members of PRSA’s Corporate Communications Section in the Nov. I’ll try to get you an interview with somebody if I can.”. Greg Beaubien is a frequent contributor to PRSA publications.

Crisis Management

Crisis Management Crisis Crisis Communications Airlines

Behind the Headlines With Dan Cence

Cision

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

In this interview, Dan Cence, senior vice president at Boston-based PR agency Solomon McCown, shares his thoughts on the intersection of PR and government relations, how he keeps up with the constantly-evolving industry and his desire for continual growth. My daily newspaper of choice is…The Boston Globe. Rapid Fire Round.

Sports

Sports Government Public Affairs Radio

Behind the Headlines With Dan Gregory

Cision

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

In this interview, he shares the difficulties of military communication, the need for successful communication in all industries and how to use movies as a guide for PR. Coming out of college, I was more focused on public speaking and speechwriting than general public relations. How did you get your start in PR?

Policies

Policies Internal International Public Affairs

Ethical Issues with Coalitions and Front Groups – Greg Bailey

Ethical Voices

AUGUST 29, 2022

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. I’m a former journalist turned public relations practitioner. I spent the first third of my career working for newspapers. The growing challenge of malformation.

Ethics

Ethics Groups Handbook Education

Maxim Behar in Kamen Vodenicharov's show "The Evening of." on 7/8 TV

Maxim Behar

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Tonight, we have a very erudite, broad-minded, and informed expert who sees things happening under the surface of the media and public space. Our guest has had a remarkable career beginning as a newspaper correspondent. Let's open the door a little bit for the public and get into this very important profession of PR, public relations.

Hotels

Hotels Newspapers Journalism Ethics

#20: Building the bridge between infrastructure and data-driven media intelligence

NewsWhip

JUNE 23, 2021

Infrastructure is a pillar of today’s society but it is also a major topic at the center of policy and public debate. Brett: So, I guess is that, when we chatted before, I mean, that’s really the definition of a data-driven public affairs agency, correct? Brett Lofgren.

Data

Data Media Analytics Energy

We Must Confront the Uncomfortable Truths – Roger Bolton

Ethical Voices

APRIL 17, 2023

I was spending all my time working for the school newspaper, and I had to tell my dad, “I’m not going to be an engineer.” That’s the biggest thing that I loved about my career in public relations was the opportunity to be a senior strategic leader in the enterprise. I spent 16 years in Washington.

Enterprise

Enterprise Ethics Engineering Technology

Back to the future of PR at FutureComm15

Stuart Bruce

JUNE 24, 2015

My bemusement and came from the realisation that so many people still don’t really have a clue about what public relations really is. Paul Holmes says that “public relations finds real stories and shares them. If it is new to you then you’ve been doing public relations wrong all along. That’s not new.

Advertising

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Public Relations Today

An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations? How Has PR Changed? Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Comms Pros?

The “data-led approach” of MHP + Mischief: Q&A with Digital Director, Darika Ahrens

Trending Sources

Behind the Headlines With Ashley Simmons

The Changing Face of Public Relations in Government; Off Script #30: Merritt Allen of Vox Optima

How To Hire The Best PR Firm For You

Behind the Headlines With Matt Sutton

Behind the Headlines With Kathy Jeavons

Crisis Management Lessons From Boeing’s 737 Max Disasters

Behind the Headlines With Dan Cence

Behind the Headlines With Dan Gregory

Ethical Issues with Coalitions and Front Groups – Greg Bailey

Maxim Behar in Kamen Vodenicharov's show "The Evening of." on 7/8 TV

#20: Building the bridge between infrastructure and data-driven media intelligence

We Must Confront the Uncomfortable Truths – Roger Bolton

Back to the future of PR at FutureComm15

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