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I always hated the term "Public Relations." It always sounded so greasy and salesy to me. Years later I realize the concept of "relating to the public" is simply communication. It's in every facet of our daily lives. And if the ability to cooperate is what makes us distinctly different as humans, it's the ability to communicate that facilitates this.
Public Relations is ultimately one of the most expressly human aspects of life.
Across the landscape of global communication, the role of Public Relations (PR) has become increasingly pivotal. As a profession, Public Relations stands at the crossroads of information dissemination and perception management, embodying the complex interplay between organizations, media, and the public. At its core, Public Relations is about forging connections, a mission that has elevated it to a thriving profession in our modern society.
Public Relations professionals harness a diverse toolkit of strategies to navigate this multifaceted domain. Their expertise spans across marketing, government relations, media relations, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement. Each of these elements serves as a cornerstone in the foundation of Public Relations, contributing to its stature and effectiveness. Marketing initiatives, for example, are not just about promoting products or services but about storytelling that resonates with audiences on a personal level. Government and media relations are about establishing trust and transparency, ensuring that communications are both reliable and beneficial to the public interest.
Crisis management and stakeholder engagement further illustrate the crucial roles played by Public Relations experts. In times of crisis, these professionals are the architects of strategies that protect and rehabilitate an organization's image. Through stakeholder engagement, they build and maintain relationships that are essential for mutual understanding and support. This comprehensive approach to communication underscores the versatility and indispensability of Public Relations in today's world.
The tangible outputs have impacts. Press releases earn widespread media placement, websites and social media campaigns captivate and influence, short-form videos seize our attention, and podcasts linger in our memory—all these are manifestations of the influence Public Relations has on our collective consciousness. These tools and platforms are meticulously crafted to shape perceptions, drive narratives, and inspire action. They demonstrate the profound ability of Public Relations to mold public discourse and interaction.
At the forefront of these endeavors stand the Public Relations professionals, whose skills in understanding, influencing, informing, and inspiring are unparalleled. Their work is not just about conveying messages but about creating dialogue, fostering understanding, and building bridges between entities and individuals. Through strategic planning, creative execution, and ethical practice, they navigate the complexities of public discourse, ensuring that their organizations or clients are not only heard but also understood and appreciated.
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A Close Examination of Each of the Major Social Media Channels in 2024
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Apr 28, 2024 |
The Rise of Virtual Influencers and Global Engagement
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Apr 21, 2024 |
Exploring the Agile Framework for Communications
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Apr 14, 2024 |
Beyond the Script: Effective Customer Service Communication
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Apr 07, 2024 |
Setting the Rules: Why and How to Regulate AI in Public Relations
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Mar 31, 2024 |
The Power of Podcasts for Developing Brand Affinity
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Mar 24, 2024 |
The Strategic Storyteller
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Mar 17, 2024 |
The Legal Implications of Employee Reviews
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Mar 10, 2024 |
The Ukrainian PR Army
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Mar 03, 2024 |
The Evolution of Royal PR
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Feb 25, 2024 |
PRovoke Media Asia-Pacific Comms Leader Study
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Feb 18, 2024 |
How to Forgive and Accept an Apology
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Feb 11, 2024 |
Saying Sorry: Why is it so Hard?
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Feb 04, 2024 |
Muck Rack’s 2023 State of Marketing and PR Leadership Report
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Jan 28, 2024 |
Challenging the Status Quo in PR Metrics
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Jan 21, 2024 |
Exploring the Myths of Body Language Analysis on TV and YouTube
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Jan 14, 2024 |
The Double-Edged Sword of Generative AI and Why it’s Part of a Broader Problem for Public Relations
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Jan 07, 2024 |
FEED DROP – Learning Real Communication With Your Kids
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Dec 24, 2023 |
How to Communicate – When People Won’t Evacuate
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Dec 10, 2023 |
Coaching Politicians to be Better Communicators
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Nov 26, 2023 |
Immersing Ourselves in AR, VR and XR Technologies. The Next Wave in Communications
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Nov 12, 2023 |
FEED DROP: Six Presentation Tips for Advanced Speakers
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Nov 05, 2023 |
The Four Traits of Inspiring Thought Leaders
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Oct 29, 2023 |
Finding the Four Minute Window
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Oct 15, 2023 |
Harnessing the Influence of Wikipedia for Your Brand
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Oct 01, 2023 |
Diverse Perspectives, Powerful Results: Multicultural Marketing Insights
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Sep 17, 2023 |
The Role of Marketing and Public Relations in Central Asia: Explained
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Sep 03, 2023 |
Cracking the Code to Low Journalist Response Rates
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Aug 20, 2023 |
Change Your Mind = Change Your Brain
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Aug 06, 2023 |
Exploring Trust in Media Brands Today
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Jul 23, 2023 |
Influencing Behaviors Through Social Marketing
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Jul 09, 2023 |
How to Make Internal Communications More Inclusive
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Jun 25, 2023 |
The Best PR Campaign that Changed the World
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Jun 11, 2023 |
The Evolution of the Communications Engineer
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May 28, 2023 |
Oh the Things We Can Do With Generative AI (including Chat GPT)
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May 14, 2023 |
How AI Tools Are Already Impacting the PR Profession – And Where It’s All Going
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Apr 30, 2023 |
FEED DROP – Micro Influencers – When Smaller is Better
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Apr 23, 2023 |
Social Media is OVERRATED!!
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Apr 16, 2023 |
PR and Marketing for Web 3.0
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Apr 02, 2023 |
Digging Deeper Into the Edelman Trust Barometer
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Mar 19, 2023 |
The Truth About Umms and Uhhs
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Mar 05, 2023 |
Headlines with Ragan’s PR Daily – Chat GPT and Other News
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Feb 19, 2023 |
Is the Person You’re in Conversation With – Faking it?
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Feb 05, 2023 |
Do Sales Funnels Still Work? Or Is the Concept Springing Leaks?
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Jan 22, 2023 |
When Lies Build Trust
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Jan 08, 2023 |
Integrating the Newer Tools Into Traditional Marketing and PR
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Dec 25, 2022 |
A Close Look at Today’s Social Media Channels With Grey Group
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Dec 11, 2022 |
Taking an Organizational Stand on Social and Political Issues. Is it Worth it?
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Nov 27, 2022 |
Building Reputation Capital Before the Crises
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Nov 13, 2022 |
Halloween Special: Those Career Moments That Terrify Us
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Oct 30, 2022 |
The ORID Method for Structured Conversation
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Oct 16, 2022 |
New Research Suggests We Each Have 6,200 Thoughts Per Day
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Oct 02, 2022 |
How to Pitch Micro Media (Like Podcasts)
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Sep 18, 2022 |
The Behavioural Science Communications Firm That’s Changing Everything
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Sep 04, 2022 |
The Five Situations Your Senior Leaders Will See or Hear You
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Aug 21, 2022 |
Could Spy Agencies, Like the FBI, MI5, and CSIS, Use Some PR Help?
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Aug 07, 2022 |
How the Real-Life Siri (GPS Girl) Found Her True Sense of Direction
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Jul 24, 2022 |
Finding Your Niche Skill or Authority to Future-Proof Your Career
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Jul 10, 2022 |
Four Tips for New PR Grads
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Jun 26, 2022 |
Stories and Strategies Podcast Trailer
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Jun 21, 2022 |
How Executives Use Social Media to Lead
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Jun 12, 2022 |
A Look at the Personality Traits of Some in History Who Had Influence
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May 29, 2022 |
Case Study – A Simple Message, Easy Call to Action, Complicated Outcomes
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May 15, 2022 |
Making Communications More Accessible
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May 01, 2022 |
Behavioural Economics and Public Relations
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Apr 17, 2022 |
How to Respond to a Reputational Crisis
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Apr 03, 2022 |
Exploring What the Metaverse Means to Marketing and Communications Strategies
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Mar 20, 2022 |
Intercultural Communication in the Workplace
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Mar 06, 2022 |
The Future of Corporate Communications
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Feb 20, 2022 |
PR Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2022
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Feb 06, 2022 |
Using Communications to Power Small Business
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Jun 06, 2021 |
Nudge Theory Part II with Rory Sutherland
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May 23, 2021 |
Nudge Theory Part I with Rory Sutherland
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May 09, 2021 |
The Sin of Slow in Crisis Communications
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May 02, 2021 |
From the Language of Science to the Language of People
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Apr 25, 2021 |
How to Be a Great Podcast Guest
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Apr 18, 2021 |
The Invention of Color
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Apr 11, 2021 |
The Epigenetics of Leadership
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Apr 04, 2021 |
Communicating with Elite Performers
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Mar 28, 2021 |
You Want a Seat at the Table? Earn it
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Mar 21, 2021 |
The Trust Trifecta of Leadership
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Mar 14, 2021 |
The Psychology of Giving and Receiving Feedback
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Mar 07, 2021 |
Is it Better to be Street-Smart or Book-Smart in PR?
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Feb 28, 2021 |
Communication Strategies when De-escalation is Needed
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Feb 21, 2021 |
When the Words Mean Nothing – and the Message Means Everything
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Feb 14, 2021 |
11 Capabilities of a Communications Professional or Team
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Feb 07, 2021 |
The Success of Digital News Start-ups
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Jan 31, 2021 |
Exploring the Impacts of COVID-19 on Health Care Communications Professionals
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Jan 24, 2021 |
Stirring the Right Pot
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Jan 17, 2021 |
Progress, in a World of Cancel Culture
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Jan 10, 2021 |
Ode to Joy (and Positivity)
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Dec 13, 2020 |
Stressing the Benefits… of Stress
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Dec 06, 2020 |
Why Are There So Few African American Males in Public Relations?
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Nov 29, 2020 |
PRCA in Latin America
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Nov 22, 2020 |
A Little Less Presentation. A Little More Conversation
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Nov 15, 2020 |
Communication Strategies We Learn at Work (and Use at Home)
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Nov 08, 2020 |
The 2020 US election through a psychological lens
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Nov 04, 2020 |
Media? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Media
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Nov 01, 2020 |
Creativity – the UNcommon sense
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Oct 25, 2020 |
Change Management Needs to Change
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Oct 18, 2020 |
Why Professional Comedians Have Serious Presentation Skills
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Oct 11, 2020 |
Women in PR – Canada, USA, the Americas
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Oct 04, 2020 |
The 2020 IPR Disinformation in Society Report
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Sep 27, 2020 |
Secrets of Content Marketing
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Sep 20, 2020 |
The AI in PR ethics report
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Sep 13, 2020 |
Coffee may be the best communications strategy of them all
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Sep 06, 2020 |
Is Digital Media Leaving a False Impression?
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Aug 30, 2020 |
Your Brain in Crisis-Mode
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Aug 23, 2020 |
The Value of Mentorship in Professional Communications
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Aug 16, 2020 |
Working From Home and the Impacts to Communication and Leadership
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Aug 09, 2020 |
Interviewing Professional Athletes
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Aug 02, 2020 |
CIPR State of the Profession Survey
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Jul 26, 2020 |
Tweeting a Social Movement - Black Lives Matter and its use of Twitter
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Jul 19, 2020 |
Snake Oil in the PR business? Say it ain't so...
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Jul 12, 2020 |
COVID-19 Brand Pulse Report
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Jul 05, 2020 |
Public Engagement: Finding Rumi's Field
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Jun 29, 2020 |
The History (and Future) of Mass Media
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Jun 22, 2020 |
Ready or Not... Here Comes the "Recovery"
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Jun 14, 2020 |
Culture Club - Looking Beyond Fit
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Jun 08, 2020 |
Why it's Important to be a Member of a Professional Communications Association
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May 29, 2020 |
Change-Up, the Modern Way to "Pitch" the Media
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May 22, 2020 |
Lights Camera Crisis!
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May 18, 2020 |
Changes to How We Communicate When Life Returns to Normal
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May 11, 2020 |
The Spin Doctor Will See You Now
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May 10, 2020 |