Welcome – Fall 2009 – Volume IV, Issue I

Welcome!

Thank you for joining us for Volume IV, Issue I, of Platform Online Magazine. We are proud to continue Platform’s diverse range of public relations topics by contributing articles and blog posts relevant to matters facing our industry and society today. Features in this issue include higher education public relations, environmental public relations, experience versus non-experience in management, shock tactics in the industry and the importance of correct grammar in our field.

In today’s world, economic security is unpredictable, technology is evolving and trends are ever changing. We strive to create a publication that is timely and firm in its ethical practices that positively promote public relations. New material is uploaded regularly, so please be sure to return to the site to see our latest articles and blog posts.

Our hope is that you will not only read our articles and blog posts, but also participate in discussions and take advantage of our social media links to Facebook, Twitter and PROpenMic. Your participation will lend new ideas to Platform writers and readers. We also invite you to become a contributing writer for an upcoming issue and to subscribe to Platform by submitting your e-mail address on our home page.

Thank you to all of our contributing writers featured in Volume IV, Issue I, and to the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations for your continued support ofPlatform.

Sincerely, Platform Online Magazine Editorial Team
Volume IV, Issue I