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The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations

The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations

Published on November 10, 2021 at 11:43 a.m. by Faith Saucier. The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations is an expert resource for public relations professionals, educators and students. The Center sponsors research, mentoring, national awards and service programs to advance the understanding and

A Disconnect in Authentic Human Connection

A Disconnect in Authentic Human Connection

Published on February 20, 2020, at 6:52 p.m. by Katie Poedtke. Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. These three words hold a weight that is felt now more than ever. The changing social climate and technological advances of today are connecting people from all kinds of backgrounds, and

Convergence: Same Difference

Convergence: Same Difference

Published on April 17, 2019, at 12:20 p.m. by Whitney Blalock. As roles continue to converge in the public relations and marketing industries, many things stay the same. The convergence of the public relations and marketing industries is not a new subject; however, new ideas

Transparency and Protection

Transparency and Protection

Published on February 27, 2019, at 9:24 p.m. by Mickey Kennedy. Transparency has risen in the communication industry as a buzzword and a modern issue that needs to be addressed. But transparency has always been around, and it has always been a concept that public

The Trust Tsunami: Where Should You Get Your News?

The Trust Tsunami: Where Should You Get Your News?

Published on March 5, 2018, at 11:50 p.m. by Skylar Spencer. “If I had to pick one outlet to be stranded with on a desert island, I would pick The New York Times — they have solid journalism practices there,” Meredith Cummings said, a University

Millennials: Redefining the Industry

Millennials: Redefining the Industry

Posted At: December 10, 2013 8:30 a.m. by Lexi Holdbrooks & Benjie Ladrillono.   Millennials. We are lazy and entitled. We either care too much or too little about consumers. And most importantly, we only care about ourselves. But are these perceptions accurate? Who are the

Recession Assistance: Public Relations

Posted At: March 23, 2009 12:39 PM By Julie Brown Money is the ensurer of success. Businesses either rise or fall in the presence or absence of money. To succeed in any business sector, your industry has to be in demand. During the country’s hard

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