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How Careless Political Friction Affects Public Opinion

How Careless Political Friction Affects Public Opinion

Published on February 16, 2023, at 6:49 p.m.by Ginger Morrow. The United States government is not without its fair share of public controversies. Some, however, inordinately capture the public’s attention, and one such example is the tumultuous election of the now-U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Instagram Kids: Another PR Crisis?

Instagram Kids: Another PR Crisis?

Published on October 12, 2021, at 8:18 p.m. by Lady Reynolds. In March of 2021, Buzzfeed News unveiled Facebook’s newest project — Instagram Kids. This alternative version of the popular photo-sharing app was specifically designed for children under the age of 13. While the company

Tolerance for Bad Taste

Posted At: November 13, 2013 1:45 p.m. by Brian C. Hoff. Ethics, on its face, is the study and practice of right and wrong. In PR, we definitely lean more toward practicing ethics than studying it – but every once in a while, studying an

What’s in a Name: The Washington Redskins

Published At: October 25, 2013 10:15 a.m. by Ashley Jones. One of the world’s most expensive and historical sports franchises is under pressure to change its 80-year-old beloved brand. The Washington Redskins, a National Football League team, is facing criticism from President Barack Obama, the

Skittles' Catch 22

When you Google Skittles, you may expect to see the iconic red bag full of the bright, fruit-flavored candy to show up or maybe the newest slogan “Experience the Rainbow”. Instead, if you Google Skittles today, you will most likely see headlines of death and

How Would You Handle It?

Posted At: January 1, 2008 9:39 AM by Destin Rice Let’s face it … we are in the real world with real people who make really bad decisions. Read the cases below concerning celebrities in the news and put yourself in the shoes of their

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