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Lessons from TV’s Favorite PR Practitioners

Lessons from TV’s Favorite PR Practitioners

Published on April 27, 2021, at 9:04 p.m.by Mikaela Weis. While it is rare to find a PR professional in TV programming that accurately portrays the job, we can still learn from our favorite fictional practitioners. From Olivia Pope in “Scandal” to Serena van der

A Royal Mess: The Firing of Michael Shea

A Royal Mess: The Firing of Michael Shea

Published on November 23rd, 2020 at 6:20 p.m. by Tess Hensley. The field of public relations is filled with pressure, but few clients would be more demanding than the English Crown. Former Press Secretary Michael Shea’s demise is shown in episode eight of “The Crown” in

The World of Communication, as Told by Hollywood

The World of Communication, as Told by Hollywood

Published on February 10, 2017, at 4:23  p.m. by Allison Morris. You’ve seen it. The romantic comedy with the female protagonist frantically hailing a cab with her phone in one hand and Starbucks latte in the other. She’s on her way to work and when

#TGIT Twitter Takeover

#TGIT Twitter Takeover

Posted: October 6, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. by Hayley Kilgo. No need to worry, TV fans. #TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) has finally returned for its fall 2015 season, and chances are you were counting down the days until the premiere on Sept. 24. Not

Celebrities: Their Lives, Our Entertainment?

Celebrities: Their Lives, Our Entertainment?

Posted: September 12, 2014, 12:30 p.m. by Kelsey Weiss. As celebrities’ presence on social media booms, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find the line between their public personas and private lives. As avid consumers of pop culture, we’ve grown accustomed to knowing what Miley Cyrus

Rob Ford’s PR Nightmare

Rob Ford’s PR Nightmare

Posted At: January 2, 2014 11:25 p.m. by Ashley Jones Pure chaos is the only way to describe the Rob Ford saga. Over the past six months, the mayor of Canada’s largest city has garnered international attention after his binge-drinking and crack-smoking habits were revealed for the

The Truth Behind the “Scandal”

The Truth Behind the “Scandal”

Posted At: October 7, 2013 1:30 p.m. by Christi Rich The hit ABC drama “Scandal,” while a compelling show, may pose a threat to the reputation of true crisis professionals. Main character Olivia Pope, a crisis manager in Washington, D.C., worked with her colleagues to

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