Skip links

Specialized Public Relations: Urban Planning

Posted At: February 16, 2009 1:28 PM by Kayla Gail Anthony When you hear the word “planning,” what image is created in your mind? Do you think of extravagant events such as weddings with stressed out coordinators? Or maybe you see your future and those

A Historical Glance at Public Relations

Posted At: February 16, 2009 1:27 PM by Sarah Minkel Thomas Jefferson said, “In a truly democratic society, everything depends on the consent of the public.” Public relations tactics have been used since before the Revolutionary War by the Founding Fathers and by many presidents, to

Searching for Public Relations

Posted At: February 16, 2009 1:00 PM by Amy Hannah Burkhalter As technology has progressed, many people are still discussing the use of it in the world of public relations. Although some controversy has emerged, many agree that the advantages are stronger than the disadvantages.

Five Things to Do Your First Five Days of Work

Posted At: February 16, 2009 12:54 PM by Miranda Harbin, Contributing Writer Finding a job in this economy is euphoric.  After the stress of researching job markets and companies is over, it’s normal to want to take a break and relax. However, the first few

Movement of Ethical Public Relations Practices: What is Next?

Posted At: October 27, 2008 12:23 PM by Eyun-Jung Ki, Ph.D., Contributing Writer For the past two decades, the field of public relations has been searching for methods to ensure more ethical public relations practices. As an effort from the industry, several national and international

Word of Mouth: Join the Conversation

Posted At: December 8, 2009 1:03 PM by Josh Morris If work or pleasure takes you to Boston, and a friend suggests you go to Faneuil Hall and eat at Houston’s – for lunch or dinner (they don’t serve breakfast) – because it is the best

PR in the City: A Look Into Local Government Public Relations

Posted At: December 8, 2009 10:22 AM by Enelda Butler The goal of any local government should be to serve the best interest of its citizens. The development of new forms of communication, such as social media Web sites like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, has revolutionized

The Heart of the Matter

Posted At: December 7, 2009 3:54 PM by Ashley Ross Public relations is all around us. Every day we get a firsthand glimpse at companies dealing with PR through various modes of communication with the public. Oftentimes, we forget, or overlook, the fact that those companies

International PR: Do You Have Reservations?

by Amanda Aviles Curious about what it would be like to live in another country? Or form business relationships with people from exotic backgrounds, whose customs and beliefs vary drastically from yours? Have you ever considered working for an international company in the U.S.? Ever dreamed

Return to top of page