Published on September 18, 2023, at 4:30p.m. by Ginger Morrow. The nebulous world of consulting may seem daunting for the politically inclined communications professional, but really, public relations skills are in high demand. It’s no wonder that firms that strive to elect political candidates and
Published on May 2, 2023, at 7:21 p.m. by Ginger Morrow. It’s no secret that clothing communicates a message, be it intentional or unintentional. This is especially true when the wearer is one of the most powerful people in the world. Somehow, though, political leaders
Published on April 29, 2023, at 8:06 a.m. by Ginger Morrow. The American first lady has attracted national and international attention since the inception of the country. While her position has evolved from a chief social event organizer to a political figure in her own
Published on April 18, 2023, at 10:58 a.m. by Ginger Morrow. Amidst U.S. congressional hearings weighing a TikTok shutdown, one person in the officials’ rank is using the app to unique success. In just under two years, his voice has grown beyond the borders of his
Published on March 24, 2023, at 12:49 p.m. by Ginger Morrow Public service, among other things, is one long public relations campaign. There is possibly no other field where public opinion matters more and where missteps are more obvious, so, naturally, public relations professionals have a
Published on February 20, 2020, at 7:02 p.m. by Olivia Carroll. As media has adapted, so have political communication tactics. Calvin Coolidge became the first president to speak on the radio in 1923. Harry S. Truman became the first president to appear on television in
Published on March 23, 2016, at 9:30 p.m. by Mackenzie Ross. A plane crashes, stocks plummet, a political candidate is involved in a scandal. What do all of these things have in common? They are, without a doubt, tragic events, but more than that, they
Posted: January 27, 2015, 3:37 p.m. by Sadie Schwarm. The best campaigns are the ones we lose. From a public relations standpoint, this perspective seems misguided. Is it even possible to lose a public relations campaign? Let’s clarify the term “campaign” by comparing a few
Posted At: April 26, 2013 12:23 p.m. by Grayson Martin The field of public relations has changed tremendously and so have the skill sets of its practitioners. PR professionals now have a wide range of abilities in order to satisfy as many of their clients’
As Tuesday’s midterm elections draw closer, hype about the Tea Party seems to have died down from its height this summer. As a result, some political communicators believe the Democrats will retain their majority in Congress. Still others believe the Tea Party’s appeal to fresh-thinking
