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

PRSay

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. Do you think public affairs officers provided technical support? Photographs. Kaye Sweetser, Ph.D.,

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

PRSay

A 1993 study he presented to the Defense Information School on ethics in military public affairs is also credited for putting professional ethics standards on the decision-making table in that segment of the PR profession. A native of Forest City, N.C.,

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Public Relations Objectives

Doctor Spin

PR professionals control the narrative, mitigate damage, and restore public confidence during a crisis. Through consistent and effective communication, PR can sway public opinion in favour of the organisation, enhancing its reputation and standing in the community. Source: Journal of Communication 1 Botan, C., & Taylor, M.

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Public Relations vs Marketing

Doctor Spin

Here’s a breakdown of the main differences: Objective Public Relations: The primary objective of PR is to build and maintain productive relationships for a company or brand. PR strategies are designed to manage the public’s perception and ensure positive association and reputation.

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The Bandwagon Effect: Momentum Is Everything

Doctor Spin

“Opinion polls can lead to a ‘bandwagon effect’ where people adopt majority views, or a ‘underdog effect’ where people adopt minority views, potentially impacting social science predictions and pollsters’ professional reputations.” Source: British Journal of Political Science 1 Marsh, C. Source: Journal of Communication 5 Gunther, A.C.

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“We Still Need to Fight Misinformation and Disinformation”

Landis PR

Check out the Doubt It and Keep Truth Well campaigns by the Canadian Journalism Foundation. Fake news comes in many forms; from honest mistakes at one end to outright deception on the other. There are many tools available to help research whether something is true or not. First, consider the source of the information.

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3 former PR pros who made mid-career shifts and lived to talk about it

Communications Conversations

Former role: Vice president of communications and public affairs with Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE). I resigned my last full-time PR job in December 2014, as vice president of communications and public affairs with Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE). What was your last PR job? What do you miss most about working in PR?

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