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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

Dr. Juan Meng: A Teacher-Leader

Dr. Juan Meng: A Teacher-Leader

Published on December 12, 2018, at 2:34 p.m. by Trenton Brasfield. Dr. Juan Meng is an associate professor of public relations in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. Meng started her career as a journalist and editor covering

The Evolution of Public Relations Research

The Evolution of Public Relations Research

Published on October 4, 2016, at 2:01 p.m. by Sonny Franks. “I just remember thinking there has to be a better way,” remarked Dr. William J. Gonzenbach, public relations professor at the University of Alabama, reflecting upon the state of public relations research at the

Under the Menfluence

Under the Menfluence

Posted: March 16, 2015, 10:13 a.m. by Esther Workman. Public relations is a female-saturated industry dominated by males. But not for long. According to a 2010 Ragan study, the PR industry is 85 percent female, and yet, 80 percent of upper-level management is male. Those

Top Five Reasons to Know About The Plank Center

Top Five Reasons to Know About The Plank Center

Posted: March 13, 2014, 9:25 p.m. by Myreete Wolford. I have a present for you, a treasure you may have yet to discover. The public relations nerd in you should be squealing with excitement because I am about to fill you in on a resource

Bruce Berger on the Role of Counselor in Public Relations

Bruce Berger on the Role of Counselor in Public Relations

Posted At: January 9, 2013 3:20 P.M. by Sam Nathews The public relations professional wears many hats. He is expected to be a masterful writer, strategic genius, crisis handler, networker, influencer, digital deity, media mastermind and a top-tier conversationalist, to name a few. Each of

There's No Shaming in Framing

Posted At: February 27, 2012 1:57 PM by Anna Ellis What public relations is about is building trust in long-lasting relationships between an organization and its publics. This can be reached by cutting unethical PR practices and framing your client in an esteemed manner.

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