When “public relations” could have (should have) been in the movies
This is not at all a serious post, so please don’t bother reading it if you are doing any academic or student research. (Speaking of which, what’s up with all…
Benita Steyn tackles “what is the ultimate purpose of PR?”
I’m stealing Toni’s idea of extracting a worthy comment and turning it into a proper post. Benita Steyn, who previously commented on another post about this topic, provides the beginnings…
Raconteur Richard Edelman weaves an effective narrative during mesh07 keynote interview
Stuart MacDonald (mesh co-founder and organizer) began Thursday’s keynote interview by asking Richard Edelman, president and CEO of the world's largest independent public relations firm, his definition of PR. “Public…
Planning for Global Meltdown (or how to keep the Cyber Pirates at bay)
As well as being a complete information junkie, I am also, I must confess, a compulsive planner of crisis management strategies, even when they are not mine to plan. So…
Ira Basen addresses challenges facing both public relations and media representatives
Ira Basen of CBC Radio’s “Spin Cycles” series fame recently addressed attendees at CPRS Toronto's annual general meeting. Ira has kindly granted permission for his speaking notes to be reproduced…
(Re)claiming a defined role for public relations…but first determining what it isn’t
I’ve recently returned from a “flying” visit to the jewel-like, antebellum city of Savannah, Georgia, the location of the 2007 LERN Leaders’ strategic planning retreat. The mandate of this international,…
Excellent news: Frank Ovaitt is joining us….here is his first post on new research linking media coverage and business outcome
The dynamic and effective Ceo of the Institute for Public Relations has agreed to join prconversations. Excellent news, so we add yet another member to our group representing the US.
Exploring the role of public relations in social media
The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) just announced the launch of its inaugural webinar, PR and Social Media. Using two (Canadian) case studies that “leverage blogging, wikis, YouTube, Flickr, del.icio.us…
“Digital tusks” enhance “quality writing” reach to thought leaders on politics, economy, arts and tech coverage
My Media in Canada subscription hit the in-box this a.m., with a lead article cleverly called “The Walrus adds digital tusks.” Having taken out a (print) subscription to The Walrus…
PR needs more iconic role models like Charles Tisdall
Public relations pioneer was renowned trailblazer for his contributions in setting national standards for PR ethics and practice, creative solutions to complex challenges, and helping herald high tech in communications,…