Dr. Robert Wakefield, Brigham Young University, served as the Editor-in-Chief of the PR Journal of PRSA from Fall 2014 through Spring 2017. Dr. Donald K. Wright, Boston University, served as Editor-in-Chief of the PR Journal of PRSA from 2007 to Summer 2014.Volume 16: Issue 1 (February 2023)Editor’s IntroductionHilary Fussell Sisco, Ph.D., APREditor-in-ChiefWeighed in the Balance and Found Wanting: A Qualitative Analysis of Civil Public Relations and Military Public Affairs Through Professional ConstructChase Spears, Kansas State UniversityOrganizational Social Media Mourning: Toward a Framework for Organizations Wishing to Empathize with Publics During TragediesJensen Moore, Ph.D., University of OklahomaRobert “Pritch” Pritchard, University of OklahomaVincent F. Filak, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin OshkoshVolume 15: Issue 2 (September 2022)Editor’s IntroductionHilary Fussell Sisco, Ph.D., APREditor-in-ChiefConceptualizing Employee Engagement in China: “It’s A State of Fit”Chunbo Ren, Ph.D., Central Michigan UniversityHongmei Shen, Ph.D., APR, San Diego State UniversityElection Mudslinging, from the Bayou to the Swamp:Assessing Agenda-Building in the 2019 Louisiana Gubernatorial Runoff ElectionPhillip Arceneaux, Ph.D., Miami University of OhioOsama Albishri, Ph.D., King Abdulaziz UniversityEkaterina Romanova, University of FloridaHadeel Alhaddadeh, University of FloridaBrianne Hendricks, University of Louisiana at LafayetteSpiro Kiousis, Ph.D., APR, University of FloridaPolitical Campaign Messages on Facebook: A Study of Public Engagement, Social Presence Strategies, and the 2018 U.S. Senate ElectionsImran Mazid, Ph.D., Grand Valley State UniversityWords, Money, or Action? How Corporate Social Advocacy Drove Media Coverage in Response to the Black Lives Matter Protests of 2020Kyle A. Heatherly, MSSc, CisionSung-Un Yang, Ph.D., Indiana University, BloomingtonNicholas Browning, Ph.D., Indiana University, BloomingtonEugene Kim, M.A., Indiana University, BloomingtonVolume 15: Issue 1 (April 2022)Editors IntroductionHilary Fussell Sisco, Ph.D., APREditor-in-ChiefA Test of PR Students’ Ability to Differentiate Native Advertising from Editorial Content in Online MediaLori Melton McKinnon, Ph.D., Oklahoma State UniversityJami A. Fullerton, Ph.D., Oklahoma State UniversityAlice Kendrick, Ph.D., Southern Methodist UniversityHow Young Women in PR Leverage Proactivity Behaviors for Professional Acclimation and Advancement Danielle LaGree, Ph.D., Kansas State UniversityKatie Olsen, Ph.D., Kansas State UniversityFemale CCO Beliefs on Leadership Traits of CCOsBreann E. Murphy, Ph.D., Jacksonville State UniversityVolume 14: Issue 3 (October 2021)Editor’s IntroductionHilary Fussell Sisco, Ph.D., APREditor-in-ChiefTesting a Model of Drivers and Outcomes for Corporate Communications Team PerformanceTimothy Penning, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA, Grand Valley State UniversityMark Bain, Upper 90 ConsultingProtecting Professional Football: The Introduction of Cultural Ingrainment as a Component in Crisis Communications ModelsJordan Mower, PatternKenneth D. Plowman, Ph.D., Brigham Young UniversityKris Boyle, Ph.D., Brigham Young UniversityPRSA’s Theoretical and Data-Driven Approach to Improving Diversity & Inclusion in Public RelationsFelicia D. Blow, Ph.D., APR, Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)Christopher F. Bonney, Bonney & CompanyMeghnaa Tallapragada, Ph.D., Temple UniversityDavid W. Brown, Temple UniversityVolume 14: Issue 2 (June 2021)Editor’s IntroductionHilary Fussell Sisco, Ph.D., APREditor-in-ChiefDon’t Say I Didn’t Warn You: An Intermedia Agenda-Setting Experiment of Public Diplomacy Rochelle A. Rieger, APR+M, U.S. NavyJoe P. Keiley, APR+M, U.S. NavyMichael L. Hathaway, APR+M, U.S. NavyTiffany B. Walker, APR+M, U.S. NavyKaye D. Sweetser, Ph.D., APR+M, Fellow PRSA, San Diego State UniversityThe Impact of Corporate Social Advocacy on Stakeholders’ Issue Awareness, Attitudes, and Voting BehaviorsEve Heffron, University of FloridaMelissa D. Dodd, Ph.D., APR, University of Central FloridaDiversity, Inclusion, and Leadership Communication in Public Relations: A Rhetorical Analysis of Diverse VoicesNilanjana Bardhan, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University CarbondaleCraig L. Engstrom, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University CarbondaleVolume 14: Issue 1 (February 2021)Editor’s IntroductionHilary Fussell Sisco, Ph.D., APREditor-in-ChiefImpact of Public Relations Efforts in the Entertainment Industry on Organization-Public RelationshipR. B. Haggard, APR+M, U.S. Department of StateRyan P. Kelley, U.S. Coast GuardW. Matthew Knight, APR+M, U.S. NavyKaye D. Sweetser, Ph.D., APR+M, Fellow PRSA, San Diego State UniversityPurses, Pencil Skirts, and Podcasts: A Content Analysis of Fashion Brand PRTegan R. Bratcher, The University of Carolina at Chapel HillDynamic Capabilities: Strategies and Tactics for Leaders Engaging in Crisis CommunicationsKiYong Kim, M.A., APR, Biola UniversityVolume 13: Issue 4 (October 2020)Editor’s IntroductionHilary Fussell Sisco, Ph.D., APREditor-in-ChiefFake News in the Business World: The Main Types and the Implications of the 2016 U.S. Presidential ElectionXiaomeng Lan, Ph.D., BNU-HKBU United International CollegeLeping You, Ph.D., Miami UniversityRoles and Functions of Public Relations Practitioners in the Resolution of Conflicts in the U.S. and TurkeyTugce Ertem-Eray, Ph.D., University of OregonEyun-Jung Ki, Ph.D., University of AlabamaExamining the Effects of Symmetrical Internal Communication and Employee Engagement on Organizational OutcomesLinjuan Rita Men, Ph.D., University of FloridaMarlene Neill, Ph.D., Baylor UniversityCen April Yue, University of FloridaVolume 13: Issue 3 (June 2020)Editor’s Introduction:Hilary Fussell Sisco, Ph.D., APREditor-in-ChiefBarriers, Borders and Boundaries: Exploring Why There are So Few African-American Males in the Public Relations ProfessionChuck Wallington, M.S., Cone HealthDiversity in Public Relations: The Implications of a Broad Definition for PR PracticeCaitlin M. Wills, Ph.D., University of North GeorgiaSocial Care and Professional Standards: Developing an Ethical Decision-Making Model Carolyn Mae Kim, Ph.D., APR, Biola UniversityKaren Freberg, Ph.D., University of LouisvilleVolume 13: Issue 2 (February 2020)Editor’s IntroductionHilary Fussell Sisco, Ph.D., APREditor-in-ChiefWhere Are We Now? Public Relations Professionals Discuss Measurement and EvaluationAlexis Bajalia, University of FloridaPublic Relations’ Role as Diversity Advocate: Avoiding Microaggressions and Nurturing Microaffirmations in OrganizationsDonnalyn Pompper, Ph.D., APR, University of OregonLeadership & Mentorship in the Lives of Accomplished Millennials: Implications for PracticeElina Erzikova, Ph.D., Central Michigan UniversityDiana Martinelli, Ph.D., West Virginia UniversityScale Development for Stakeholder Response in Crises: Centering on Stakeholders in the United States Airlines CrisisHongmei Shen, Ph.D., APR, San Diego State UniversityYang Cheng, Ph.D., North Carolina State UniversityVolume 13: Issue 1 (November 2019)Editor’s IntroductionHilary Fussell-Sisco, Ph.D.Editor-in-Chief, PR JournalDefining ‘Business Acumen’: A Delphi Study of Corporate Communication LeadersMatthew Ragas, Ph.D., DePaul UniversitySelf-Reflection in Public Relations Leaders: A Study of its Practice and Value in Russia and North AmericaBruce K. Berger, Ph.D., University of AlabamaElina Erzikova, Ph.D., Central Michigan UniversityNo Longer Just a Protest: How Women’s March Strategic Messaging for Collective Action Mobilizes A Movement Sara Steffes Hansen, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin OshkoshKristine M. Nicolini, Ph.D., APR, University of Wisconsin OshkoshSlacktivists or Activisits? Millennial Motivations and Behaviors for Engagement in ActivismSasha R. Dookhoo, PAN CommunicationsMelissa Dodd, Ph.D., APR, University of Central Florida Volume 12: Issue 4 (September 2019) Special Edition presented by the Arthur W. Page CenterEditor’s IntroductionGuest Editor: Marcia DiStaso, Ph.D.University of FloridaEmployee Perceptions of CEO Ghost Posting and Voice: Effects on Perceived Authentic Leadership, Organizational Transparency, and Employee-Organization RelationshipsTom Kelleher, Ph.D., University of FloridaRita Linjuan Men, Ph.D., University of FloridaPatrick Thelen, Ph.D., San Diego State UniversityStrategic CSR Communication in Social Media: The Effectiveness of Stakeholder Information, Response, and Involvement Communication Strategies Factoring Corporate Reputation Yeonsoo Kim, Ph.D., James Madison UniversityListening In: Fostering Influencer Relationships to Manage Fake NewsMichele Ewing, Kent State University Cheryl Ann Lambert, Ph.D., Kent State UniversityExploring Digital, Social and Mobile Dialogic Engagement with Low-Income PublicsKatie Place, Ph.D., Quinnipiac University Volume 12: Issue 3 (May 2019)This issue is dedicated to the memory of Ronel Rensburg of the University of Pretoria (South Africa) for her dedication to this publication and the discipline at large. Dr. Rensburg passed away in April 2019.Editor’s IntroductionHilary Fussell-Sisco, Ph.D.Editor-in-Chief, PR JournalListening as the Driver of Public Relations Practice and Communications Strategy Within a Global Public Relations AgencyKatie R. Place, Ph.D., Quinnipiac UniversityAn Exploratory Study: Digital and Social Media Use by Zimbabwean Public Relations PractitionersPrisca S. Ngondo, Ph.D., Texas State UniversityRelational Antecedents of Employee Engagement: A Test of the Investment Model PredictionsLinjuan Rita Men, Ph.D., APR , University of FloridaYongjun Sung, Ph.D., Korea UniversityCen April Yue, University of FloridaBig Data in Public Relations: A Conceptual FrameworkChristian Wiencierz, Ph.D., University of Münster, GermanyUlrike Röttger, Ph.D., University of Münster, GermanyVolume 12: Issue 2 (November 2018)Editors Intro Vol. 12. Issue 2Hilary Fussell Sisco, Ph.D., APREditor-in-Chief, PR JournalWork-Life Balance 2.0? An Examination of Social Media Management Practiceand Agency Employee Coping Strategies in a 24/7 Social WorldNathan Gilkerson, Ph.D., Marquette UniversityBetsy Anderson, Ph.D., University of MinnesotaRebecca Swenson, Ph.D., University of MinnesotaStrategic Use of Facebook for Public Engagement in Higher Education InstitutionsPatrick D. Thelen, University of FloridaRita Linjuan Men, Ph.D., APR,  University of FloridaWhat Makes the Grapevine So Effective? An Employee Perspective on Employee-Organization Communication and Peer-to-Peer CommunicationKaty L. Robinson, University of FloridaPatrick D. Thelen, University of FloridaVolume 12: Issue 1 (August 2018)Editor’s Introduction Hilary Fussell Sisco, Ph.D., APREditor-in-Chief, PR Journal#RaceTogether: Starbucks’ Attempt to Discuss Race in America and Its Impact on Company Reputation and EmployeesAlan Abitbol, Ph.D., University of DaytonNicole Lee, Ph.D., North Carolina State UniversityTrent Seltzer, Ph.D.,  Texas Tech UniversitySun Young Lee, Ph.D., University of MarylandChange Management Communication: Barriers, Strategies & MessagingMarlene S. Neill, Ph.D., Baylor UniversityJack of All Trades or Master of One? What Public Relations Can Learn from Two Consistent, but Contrasting, 2016 Presidential Visual Twitter StrategiesDean E. Mundy, Ph.D., University of OregonNicole Smith Dahmen, Ph.D., University of OregonVolume 11: Issue 4 (May 2018)Special Issue: International CSRThis issue is presented by the PR Journal and The Arthur W. Page CenterSpecial Guest Editor’s IntroductionInternational CSR: Challenges of Implementing Corporate Responsibility Programs Across the GlobeDenise Bortree, Ph.D., Penn State University, Director of the Arthur W. Page CenterMichel Haigh, Ph.D., Texas State UniversityExamining the Impact of Value Orientations on CSR Evaluations and Expectations Among U.S. and Chinese PublicsAnli Xiao, Penn State UniversityHolly Overton, Ph.D., University of South CarolinaCreating Shared Value, Public Trust, Supportive Behavior, and Communication Preferences: A Comparison Study in the United States and ChinaChun-Ju Flora Hung-Baesecke, Ph.D., Massey UniversityYi-Ru Regina Chen, Ph.D., Hong Kong Baptist UniversityDon Stacks, Ph.D., University of MiamiW. Timothy Coombs, Ph.D., Texas A&M UniversityBen Boyd, Edelman Public RelationsSkepticism Toward CSR: A Cross-Cultural PerspectiveHyejoon Rim, Ph.D., University of MinnesotaCommunication Practitioners’ Views on the Economic and Ethical Dimensions of Corporate Social Responsibility: A Case of SloveniaNeva Štumberger, Purdue UniversityKrishnamurthy Sriramesh, Ph.D., Purdue UniversityCorporate Perspectives on the Role of Global Public Relations in Public DiplomacyCandace L. White, Ph.D., University of TennesseeKathy R. Fitzpatrick, J.D., American UniversityVolume 11, Issue 3 (February 2018)Editors IntroductionHilary Fussell Sisco, Ph.D., APR, Quinnipiac UniversityA Delphi Study to Identify Standards for Internal CommunicationJulie O’Neil, Ph.D., Texas Christian UniversityMichele Ewing, M.A. & APR, Kent State UniversityStacey Smith, APR, Fellow PRSA, Jackson, Jackson & WagnerSean Williams, M.A., True Digital CommunicationsHigh-Performing Corporate Communications Teams: Views of Top CCOsTimothy Penning, Ph.D., APR, Grand Valley State UniversityMark Bain, President, Upper 90 consultingGlobal Capabilities in Public RelationsAmy Thurlow, Ph.D., Mount Saint Vincent UniversityAlexandre Sévigny, Ph.D., McMaster UniversityMark Dottori, Ph.D., University of OttawaEverything is not Pleasantville: Reframing Public Relations Encroachment as Work Group Autonomy in Higher EducationChristopher Wilson, Ph.D., Brigham Young UniversityMark Callister, Ph.D., Brigham Young UniversityMelissa Seipel, M.A., Cornell UniversityPublic Relations and Post Communication Addressing a Paradox in Public CommunicationJim Macnamara, Ph.D., University of Technology Sydney and London School of Economics and Political ScienceVolume 11, Issue 2 (October 2017)Editors Intro Vol. 11. Issue 2Editor-in-Chief: Hilary Fussell Sisco, Ph.D., APR, Quinnipiac UniversityMessage Delivery: A Revised Approach for Public Relations MeasurementDavid Michaelson, Teneo StrategyDon W. Stacks, Ph.D., University of MiamiJennifer Clark, Teneo StrategyEffects of Corporate Online Communication on Attitude and Trust:
 Experimental Analysis of Twitter MessagesJi Young Kim, Ph.D., 
University of Hawaiʻi at MānoaJinhyon K. Hammick, Ph.D., Flagler CollegeThe Failure of Public Relations During a Pandemic Outbreak: 
Using Actor-Network Theory to Highlight the News Media as a Complex MediatorShelley Aylesworth-Spink, Ph.D., University of West LondonManaging the Reputation of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA): The Case of the Corruption CrisisLabiba Abdel Naby. Ibrahim, Ph.D., Helwan University (HU), EgyptRelationship Building in the Craft Beer Industry: A Study of Public Relations within the Growing Artisanal and Locavore MovementsNicole Lee, Ph.D., North Carolina State UniversityTrent Seltzer, Ph.D., Texas Tech UniversityCoy Callison, Ph.D., Texas Tech UniversitySpecial Issue: Public Relations Practices in Asia (August 2017)Editor: Katerina Tsetsura, Ph.D., University of OklahomaEditor’s ColumnKaterina Tsetura, Ph.D., University of OklahomaCurrent Trends in the Public Relations Industry in Japan and Beyond: A Round Table Discussion at the 2016 ICA Post ConferenceNatsuko Mochizuki, Moonlight Wave CorporationKoichi Yamamura, Ph.D., ConsultantYusuke Ibuki, Kyoto Sangyo UniversityModerator: Katerina Tsetura, Ph.D., University of OklahomaStrategic Political Communication Through Storytelling: A Case Study of the “Democreative Tales of Jokowi’s Blusukan” ComicsDeborah N. Simorangkir, Ph.D., Swiss German UniversitySigit Pamungkas, Universitas Pelita HarapanGift in Our Life: How Gift-giving Culture Affects Media Relations in VietnamTham Nguyen, University of OklahomaKaterina Tsetsura, Ph.D., University of OklahomaCurrent Trends in Advertising, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communication and Strategic Communication EducationHanna Park, Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State UniversityEyun-Jung Ki, Ph.D., The University of AlabamaVolume 11, Issue 1 (June 2017)Editors: Dr. Donald K. Wright, Boston University, and Dr. Robert Wakefield, Brigham Young UniversityE-Discovery and Public Relations Practice: How Digital Communication Affects LitigationCayce Myers, Ph.D., Virginia TechDelivering Higher Value Through Higher Performance: Insights on Performance Evaluation and Talent Management in Corporate CommunicationRajul Jain, Ph.D., DePaul UniversityMark Bain, President, Upper 90 ConsultingOutputs or Outcomes? Assessing Public Relations Evaluation Practices in Award-Winning PR CampaignsMaureen Schriner, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireRebecca Swenson, Ph.D., University of Minnesota – Twin CitiesNathan Gilkerson, Ph.D., Marquette UniversityTracking How Social Media and Other Digital Media are Being Used in Public Relations Practice: A Twelve-Year StudyDonald K. Wright, Ph.D., Boston UniversityMichelle Drifka Hinson, University of FloridaExamining the Influence of Public Relations Strategies over Facebook on Student AttitudeAlan Abitbol, Ph.D., University of DaytonNot Just Doers of the Word: An Updated Look at Roles Religion Communicators Play Douglas F. Cannon, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityWhat Motivates Online Charitable Giving Among Unaware and Not-So Involved Publics?Moon J. Lee, Ph.D., University of FloridaLiu Xi, University of FloridaThe Minimized Face of Internal Communication: An Exploration of How Public Relations Agency Websites Frame Internal Communication and its Connection to Social MediaAbbey B. Levenshus, Ph.D., Butler UniversityLaura L. Lemon, Assistant Professor, University of AlabamaSocial Media’s Re-Institution of Two-Way Communication: A Content Analysis of the Use and Pervasiveness of Today’s Technology by the Third SectorJacqueline Sembor, National MS SocietySufyan Mohammed-Baksh, Ph.D., The University of ScrantonDoes McLuhan’s Idea Stand Up for Millennials? Testing Whether the Medium is the Message in Political Organization Public RelationshipsKaye D. Sweetser, Ph.D., San Diego State UniversityKalyca Becktel, San Diego State UniversityVOL. 10, NO. 2Editor’s ColumnRob Wakefield, Ph.D., APR, Brigham Young UniversityLevels of Evaluation: An Agency’s Perspective on Measurement and EvaluationAlexander Laskin, Ph.D., Quinnipiac UniversityRoles in Social Media: How the Practice of Public Relations Is EvolvingMarlene Neill, Baylor UniversityNicole Lee, North Carolina StateOnline Information Sharing: A Planned Behavior for Building Social CapitalHilary Fussell Sisco, Ph.D., APR, Quinnipiac UniversityJohn Brummette, Radford UniversityTo Tweet or Not to Tweet? The Impact of Expressing Sympathy Through Twitter in Crisis ManagementJie Xu, Villanova UniversityYiye Wu, First QualityRisk Bearers’ Narratives Following a Crisis: The Complexities of Community IdentityTatjana Hocke, James Madison UniversityMichael Palenchar, University of TennesseeDefining Public Relations’ Role in Corporate Social Responsibility ProgramsHolley Reeves, University of GeorgiaVOL. 10, NO. 1“Social Media and Strategic Communication: A Three-Year Study of Attitudes and Perceptions about Social Media among College Students,” by Bobbi Kay Lewis, Ph.D., and Cynthia Nichols, Ph.D.“Integrated Influence? Exploring Public Relations Power in Integrated Marketing Communication,” by Katie R. Place, Ph.D., Brian G. Smith, Ph.D., and Hyunmin Lee, Ph.D.“Developing an Integrated Crisis Context Approach for Crisis Management,” by Elizabeth Johnson Avery, Ph.D., and Melissa Graham, Ph.D“Conspicuous Corporate Social Responsibility,” by Dejan Vercic, Ph.D., and Ansgar Zerfass, Ph.D.“Communicating Compassion: A Narrative Analysis of Compassion International’s Blogger Engagement Program,” by Lisa K. Lundy, Ph.D., APR“Examining Nonprofit Strategy for Fundraising on a Social Media Platform: A Content Analysis of Top 10 U.S. Nonprofit Power Brands Fundraising Efforts on Facebook” by Alisa Agozzino, Ph.D., APR, and Katherine R. Fleck, LPD, APRVOL. 9, NO. 4: WINTER 2015“Millennials and Public Relations Leadership in the 21st Century: Are They Ready?,” by Shirley Serini, Ph.D. APR, PRSA Fellow, and Diane S. Krider, Ph.D., APR.“Exploring a Process Model for Stakeholder Management,” by Hyun Soon Park and Yun Hee Lee.“Emerging Issues in Internal Communications: Generational Shifts, Internal Social Media & Engagement,” by Marlene S. Neill, Ph.D., APR.“Student Evaluations of a University Crisis Communication Response: The Gunman Threat at North Carolina A&T,” by Tatjana M. Hocke-Mirzashvili, Ph.D., Stephanie Kelly, Ph.D. and Patrick MacDonald, M.A.“Social Media as a Loudspeaker for Nike: Can Image Repair Communication on Facebook Impact Emotion and Responsibility Attribution?,” by Erika K. Johnson and Seoyeon Celine Hong, Ph.D.“Conceptualizing Credibility in Social Media Spaces of Public Relations,” by Carolyn Mae Kim, Ph.D., APR and William J. Brown, Ph.DVOL. 9, NO. 3: FALL 2015 “Dialogic Communication Through “Pinning”: An Analysis of Top 10 Most-Followed Organizations’ Pinterest Profiles,” by Alisa Agozzino, Ph.D., APR.“Incorporating Social Media in Public Relations: A Synthesis of Social Media-Related Public Relations Research,” by Yuan Wang.“Investigating Stewardship Strategies on Nonprofit Websites,” by Geah Pressgrove, Ph.D., Brooke W. McKeever, Ph.D. and Erik L Collins, Ph.D., J.D.“The Payoff of Pro Bono: Conversations with Agency Principals,” by Justin E. Pettigrew, Ph.D., Abigail R. Jensen and Bryan H. Reber, Ph.D.“Transparency and City Government Communications,” by Jennalane O. Hawes, Brad Rawlins, Ph.D and Kenneth D. Plowman, Ph.D., APR“State Government Media Relations: Revisiting the “Adversarial” PIO-Journalist Relationship,” by Christopher Jon McCollough, Ph.D.VOL. 9, NO. 2: SUMMER 2015“U.S. Public Relations Students’ Perceptions of PR: What College Students Think About PR Education and the PR Profession,” by Jami A. Fullerton, Ph.D. and Lori Melton McKinnon, Ph.D, APR.“Examining Social and Emerging Media Use in Public Relations Practice: A Ten-Year Longitudinal Analysis,” by Donald K. Wright, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA and Michelle Drifka Hinson, M.A.“PR Professionals’ Technology Use: Emotional, Financial, and Professional Ramifications,” by Hongmei Shen, Ph.D. and Hilary Fussell Sisco, Ph.D.“Candidates for Accreditation in Public Relations: Role Enactment and the Social Media Synapse,” by Kaye D. Sweetser, Ph.D., APR+M and Bey-Ling Sha, Ph.D., APR.“The Contribution of Public Relations to Organizational Decision Making: Insights from the Literature,” by Markus Mykkänen M.A. and Marita Vos, Ph.D.“Employee Engagement in Relation to Employee-Organization Relationships and Internal Reputation: Effects of Authentic Leadership and Transparent Communication,” by Linjuan Rita Men, Ph.D., APR.“Guanxi, Gift-Giving, or Bribery? Ethical Considerations of Paid News in China,” by Katerina Tsetsura, Ph.D.VOL. 9, NO. 1 (ETHICAL STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT): SPRING 2015“Ethical Stakeholder Engagement,” by Marcia W. DiStaso, Ph.D., APR“Approaching Ethical Crisis Communication with Accuracy and Sensitivity: Exploring Common Ground and Gaps between Journalism and Public Relations,” by Lucinda Austin, Ph.D. and Yan Jin, Ph.D.“From Principle to Policy to Practice? Diversity as a Driver of Multicultural, Stakeholder Engagement in Public Relations,” by Dean E. Mundy, Ph.D.“Exploring the Role of the Dominant Coalition in Creating an Ethical Culture for Internal Stakeholders,” by Shannon A. Bowen, Ph.D.“The Role of Ethical Leadership in Internal Communication: Influences on Communication Symmetry, Leader Credibility, and Employee Engagement,” by Linjuan Rita Men, Ph.D., APR.“New Rules of Engagement in Public Health and Health Care Public Relations,” by Jennifer Vardeman-Winter, Ph.D.“Ethical Community Stakeholder Engagement in the Global Environment: Strategies and Assessment,” by Lan Ni, Ph.D., Qi Wang, Ph.D., Maria De la Flor, MA, and Renato Peñaflor, MA.VOL. 8, NO. 4: WINTER 2014“Exploring the Concept of Mindfulness in Public Relations Practice,” by Douglas J. Swanson, Ed.D., APR“The Infographics Assignment: A Qualitative Study of Students’ and Professionals’ Perspectives,” by Tiffany Derville Gallicano, Ph.D., Daradirek “Gee” Ekachai, Ph.D., and Karen Freberg, Ph.D.“Assessing the State of Public Relations Ethics Education,” by Deborah Silverman, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA, Karla K. Gower, Ph.D. and Elmie Nekmat, Ph.D.“A Strategic Framework for Communicating with Generation Y via Emerging Media: A Longitudinal Examination with Public Relations Results and Implications,” by Melissa D. Dodd, Ph.D. and Shannon B. Campbell, Ph.D.“Cultivating Relationship With Tourists: Role of Public Relations in Constructing and Promoting Authentic Experiences,” by Rajul Jain, Ph.D.“Does Media Coverage Matter? Perspectives of Public Relations Practitioners and Business Professionals on the Value of News Coverage,” by Pauline A. Howes, Ph.D. and Lynne M. Sallot, Ph.D.“Risk Communication and Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Meltdown: Ethical Implications for Government-Citizen Divides,” by Cornelius B. Pratt and Akari Yanada.VOL. 8, NO. 3 (CSR): FALL 2014Special Issue: Corporate Social Responsibility in Public Relations“The State of CSR Communication Research: A Summary and Future Direction,” by Denise Sevick Bortree, Ph.D.“Public Expectations of CSR Communication: What and How to Communicate CSR,” by Sora Kim, Ph.D. and Mary Ann T. Ferguson, Ph.D.“Conceptualizing and Measuring “Corporate Social Advocacy” Communication: Examining the Impact on Corporate Financial Performance,” by Melissa D. Dodd, Ph.D. and Dustin W. Supa, Ph.D.“Corporate Social Responsibility and the Nonprofit Sector: Assessing the Thoughts and Practices Across Three Nonprofit Subsectors,” by Richard D. Waters, Ph.D., and Holly K. Ott.“How Corporations Manage Industry and Consumer Expectations via the CSR Report,” by Sarah Bonewits Feldner, Ph.D. and Kati Tusinski Berg, Ph.D.VOL. 8, NO. 2: SUMMER 2014“An Updated Examination of Social and Emerging Media Use in Public Relations Practice: A Longitudinal Analysis Between 2006 and 2014,” by Donald K. Wright, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA and Michelle Drifka Hinson, M.A.“Russia Versus the World: Are Public Relations Leadership Priorities More Similar than Different?,” by Elina Erzikova, Ph.D.“A Qualitative Examination of the Impact of Social Media on Media Relations Practice,” by Dustin W. Supa, Ph.D.“Co-Orienting Community Engagement In Hospital System Planning: Understanding Internal and External Perspectives,” by Heather Pullen, MCM, and Terence (Terry) Flynn, APR, FCPRS.“Does Planning and Practice Make Perfect? A Study of Communication Culture, Autonomy and PR Practitioners’ Confidence in Handling Crises,” by Shelley Wigley, Ph.D. and Weiwu Zhang, Ph.D.“How Spokesperson Rank and Selected Media Channels Impact Perceptions in Crisis Communication,” by Jieun Lee, M.S., Sora Kim, Ph. D., and Emma K. Wertz, Ph.D.VOL. 8, NO. 1: SPRING 2014“An Examination of Fortune 500 Companies’ and Philanthropy 200 Nonprofit Organizations’ Relationship Cultivation Strategies on Facebook,” by Julie O’Neil, Ph.D.“Connecting to a Cause: An Experiment Testing Dialogic Theory and Relationships within Social Marketing,” by Megan Ward and Kaye D. Sweetser, Ph.D., APR.“Dictating the News: Understanding Newsworthiness from the Journalistic Perspective,” by Lynn M. Zoch, Ph.D. and Dustin W. Supa, Ph.D.“How Internet Communications are affecting (and being affected by) the Spiral of Silence: Possible Implications for Grassroots Campaigns – A Pilot Study,” by Sufyan Mohammed-Baksh, MBA, Ph.D.“An Examination of the Roles and Work Activities of the Public Relations Officer in Higher Education Using the Five-Factor Dimension Model,” by Rosalynne Whitaker-Heck, Ed.D., APR.“An Assessment of PR Educators’ Perceptions of and Approaches to Teaching Entrepreneurship,” by Cathy Rogers, Ph.D.VOL. 7, NO. 4 (POLITICAL PUBLIC RELATIONS): WINTER 2013“Political Public Relations: Old Practice, New Theory-Building,” by Jesper Strömbäck, Ph.D. and Spiro Kiousis, Ph.D., APR.“Sources of Citizens’ Experiential and Reputational Relationships with Political Parties,” by Trent Seltzer, Ph.D., Weiwu Zhang, Ph.D., Sherice Gearhart, Ph.D. and Lexie Conduff.“Government Public Relations and Social Media,” by Missy Graham, M.A. and Elizabeth Johnson Avery, Ph.D.“Political Public Relations on the Net: A Relationship Management Perspective,” by Michael Karlsson, Ph.D., Christer Clerwall, Ph.D. and Ulf Buskqvist, Ph.D.“Political Public Relations in Advocacy: Building Online Influence and Social Capital,” by Adam J. Saffer, Maureen Taylor, Ph.D. and Aimei Yang, Ph.D.“Political Public Relations in the European Union: EU Reputation and Relationship Management Under Scrutiny,” by Chiara Valentini, Ph.D.“Public Relations and Public Diplomacy: Conceptual and Practical Connections,” by Kathy Fitzpatrick, J.D., Jami Fullerton, Ph.D. and Alice Kendrick, Ph.D.VOL. 7, NO. 3: FALL 2013“Perceptions of Wikipedia by Public Relations Professionals: A Comparison of 2012 and 2013 Surveys,” by Marcia W. DiStaso, Ph.D., APR.“Toward the Establishment of Ethical Standardization in Public Relations Research, Measurement and Evaluation,” by Shannon A. Bowen, Ph.D., and Don W. Stacks, Ph.D.“’It Depends on the Degree:’ Exploring Employers’ Perceptions of Public Relations Master’s Degrees,” by Elizabeth L. Toth, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA and Rowena L. Briones, Ph.D.“An Updated Examination of Social and Emerging Media Use in Public Relations Practice: A Longitudinal Analysis Between 2006 and 2013,” by Donald K. Wright, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA and Michelle Drifka Hinson.“Is Ghost Blogging Like Speechwriting? A Survey of Practitioners About the Ethics of Ghost Blogging,” Tiffany Derville Gallicano, Ph.D.; Kevin Brett, M.A., and Toby Hopp, M.A.“Examining Modern Media Relations: An Exploratory Study of the Effect of Twitter on the Public Relations – Journalist Relationship,” by Drew Wilson, M.A and Dustin W. Supa, Ph.D.VOL. 7, NO. 2 (DIVERSITY): SUMMER 2013“Shifting the Paradigm: Diversity Communication on Corporate Websites,” by Nur Uysal, Ph.D.“Millennials’ Perceptions About Diversity in Their PR Agencies,” by Tiffany Derville Gallicano, Ph.D.“Profiling Public Relations Practitioners’ Work-Life Conflict: From A Diversity Lens,” by Hongmei Shen, Ph.D. and Hua Jiang, Ph.D.“Unintended Consequences of a Segmentation Strategy: Exploring Constraint Recognition Among Black Women Targeted in HIV/AIDS Campaigns,” by Tiphané P. Turpin.“Race, Digital and Traditional Media, and Public Relations Health Campaigns,” by Bryan H. Reber, Ph.D., Hye-Jin Paek, Ph.D., and Ruthann Weaver Lariscy, Ph.D.“The Next Dimension in Public Relations Campaigns: A Case Study of the It Gets Better Project,” by Jamie Ward, Ph.D.“Advocacy and Amplification: Nonprofit Outreach and Empowerment Through Participatory Media,” by Erica Ciszek.“Clientelism, Economic Structure, and Public Relations in Southern Europe: An Example of Diversity in the Western World,” by César García, Ph.D.VOL. 7, NO. 1: SPRING 2013“An Analysis of the Website Strategies of Top-Fee Generating U.S.-Based Public Relations Agencies,” by John G. Wirtz, Ph.D., and Prisca Ngondo.“Public Relations Paradox on Display: A Comparative Case Study Analysis of the Autonomy-Dependency Paradox at a University Art Museum,” by Christopher Wilson, Brad L. Rawlins, Ph.D. and Kevin Stoker, Ph.D.“A Benchmark Analysis of the Strategic Use of Social Media for Fortune’s Most Admired U.S. Companies on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube,” by Marcia W. DiStaso, Ph.D., APR, and Tina McCorkindale.“Why Women Earn Less Than Men: The Cost of Gender Discrimination in U.S. Public Relations,” by David M. Dozier, Ph.D., Bey-Ling Sha, Ph.D., APR; and Hongmei Shen, Ph.D.“The International Divide in Public Relations Education: Advocacy versus Autonomy,” by Shannon A. Bowen, Ph.D. and Elina Erzikova, Ph.D.“An Assessment of PR Educators’ Perceptions of and Approaches to Teaching Entrepreneurship,” by Julie O’Neil, Ph.D., Betsy Hayes, MA, APR and Vicki Bagwell, MA, APR.VOL. 6, NO. 5: WINTER 2012“Between Convergence and Power Struggles: How Public Relations and Marketing Communications Professionals Interact in Corporate Brand Management,” by Ansgar Zerfass, Ph.D., and Lisa Dühring, M.A.“Evaluating Efficacy in Public Relations/Corporate Communication Programming: Towards Establishing Standards of Campaign Performance,” by David Michaelson, Ph.D., Donald K. Wright, Ph. D, APR, Fellow PRSA, and Don W. Stacks, Ph.D.“Understanding Opinion Leadership and Motivations to Blog: Implications for Public Relations Practice,” by Sigal Segev, Ph.D.; Maria Elena Villar, Ph.D., and Rosanna M. Fiske, M.S., APR.“Memorable Health Messages Embrace Student Perspectives,” by Cheryl Ann Lambert, Ph.D.“How the Interaction of Public Relations Spokesperson Gender and Ethnicity Effect Audience Perceptions of Spokesperson, Organization and Message Credibility: Using the Heuristic Systematic Model to Investigate a Possible Emerging Trend,” by Sufyan Mohammed, MMS, MBA, Ph.D.VOL. 6, NO. 4: FALL 2012“A Great Day for Oiled Pelicans: BP, Twitter and the Deep Water Horizon Crisis Response,” by Laura Richardson Walton, Ph.D., APR; Skye C. Cooley, Ph.D.; and John H. Nicholson, Ph.D.“Examining How Social and Emerging Media Have Been Used in Public Relations Between 2006 and 2012: A Longitudinal Analysis,” by Donald K. Wright, Ph.D., APR, Fellow, PRSA, and Michelle Dryfka Hinson, M.A“Leadership Development in Undergraduate Public Relations Students: A Case Study,” by Mitchell Freidman, Ed.D.“Fortune 500 Foray: How the Nation’s Largest Insurer Leverages Social Media,” by Matt Kelly, M.A., and Dustin W. Supa, Ph.D.“Social Media and Strategic Communication: A Two-Year Study of Attitudes and Perceptions about Social Media Among College Students,” by Bobbi Kay Lewis, Ph.D. and Cynthia Nichols, Ph.D.“Feminization of the Film? Occupational Roles of Public Relations Characters in Movies,” by Cheryl Ann Lambert, Ph.D., and Candace White, Ph.D.“Absence of Trade Press Coverage of Mass Communication Academic Research: A Bittersweet Victory for Public Relations,” by Patrick Merle, M.A., Ph.D. and Coy Callison, Ph.D.VOL. 6, NO. 3: SUMMER 2012“Beyond Reading, Writing, and Research: Assessing (and Enhancing) the Political and Economic Competency of U.S. Public Relations Majors,” by Sandra Duhé, Ph.D., APR.“Conceptualizing a Theoretical Model for the Practice of Public Relations in the Small Business Environment,” by Nell C. Huang-Horowitz, Ph. D.“Leadership Education in the Public Relations Curriculum: Reality, Opportunities, and Benefits,” by Elina Erzikova, Ph.D. and Bruce K. Berger, Ph.D.“Linking Ethics Congruence, Communication Strategies, and Relationship Building,” by Hongmei Shen, Ph.D. and Jeong-Nam Kim, Ph.D.“Wait a Minute! I Didn’t Know That’s What You Thought: A Case Study About Reaction to Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey’s Editorial About Healthcare Reform,” by John G. Wirtz, Ph.D.“The Impact of Corporate Culture on Public Relations: The Role Corporate Culture Plays in the Practice of Public Relations in Japan,” by Richard J. Batyko, APR, Fellow PRSA.“An Exploratory Investigation of Public Relations Education and Profession through the Lenses of Undergraduate PR Students,” by Serra Celebi, Ph.D.“TV Advertising: Lessons for the Public Relations Professional,” by Reginald F. Moody, Ph.D.VOL. 6, NO. 2 (WIKIPEDIA): SPECIAL ISSUE“Measuring Public Relations Wikipedia Engagement: How Bright is the Rule?” by Marcia W. DiStaso, Ph.D., APRVOL. 6, NO. 1: SPRING 2012“Rehabilitating Your Organization’s Image: Public Relations Professionals’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness and Ethicality of Image Repair Strategies in Crisis Situations,” by Denise P. Ferguson, Ph.D., APR, J. D. Wallace, Ph.D. and Robert C. Chandler, Ph.D.“The Impact of Apology on Organization – Public Relationships and Perceptions of Corporate Social Responsibility,” by Michel M. Haigh, Ph.D. and Frank Dardis, Ph.D.“Animal-Welfare Activists vs. the Calgary Stampede: ‘That’s Entertainment?’” by Colleen Killingsworth, MCM, APR, ABC, FCPRS.“Elite and Popular Newspaper Publication of Press Releases: Differential Success Factors?” by Sam Lehman-Wilzig, Ph.D. and Michal Seletzky, Ph.D.“Revisiting the Continuum of Types of Organization-Public Relationships: From a Resource-Based View,” by Linjuan Rita Men, Ph.D. Candidate.“Tell It All?: Challenging Crisis Communications’ Rules,” by Jo Robertson, D.Sc.“Dimensions of Emergency Messages as Perceived by Journalists and Sources,” by Chris Swindell, Ph.D. and James Hertog, Ph.D.“A Struggle for Legitimacy: Russian Women Secure Their Professional Identities in Public Relations in a Hyper-Sexualized Patriarchal Workplace,” Katerina Tsetsura, Ph.D.VOL. 5, NO. 4: FALL 2011“Becoming ‘Quirky’ Towards an Understanding of Practitioner and Blogger Relations in Public Relations,” by Brian G. Smith, Ph.D.“Corporate Web Pages as a Key Communication Channel for Financial Publics,” by Eyun-Jung Ki, Ph.D. and Jee Young Chung, Ph.D.“A Quantitative Analysis of Governments’ Use of Interactive Media as a Global Public Relations Strategy,” by Ji Young Kim, Ph.D. candidate and Juan-Carlos Molleda, Ph.D.“The Influence of Cultures on SNS Usage: Comparing Mixi in Japan and Facebook in the U.S.,” by Xue Dou, Ph.D. candidate.“The Utilization of Facebook.com as a Publicity Vehicle during the 2010 Final Season of ABC’s Lost,” by Anna D’Aloisio.“Prevalence and Success of Reverse Mentoring in Public Relations,” by Betsy A. Hays, M.A., APR, and Douglas J. Swanson, Ed.D., APR.VOL. 5, NO. 3: SUMMER 2011“World-Class Public Relations One Decade Later: Does the Model Still Apply?” by Robert I. Wakefield, Ph.D., APR.“A Study of PR Practitioners’ Use of Social Media in Crisis Planning,” by Shelley Wigley, Ph.D. and Weiwu Zhang, Ph.D.“A Three-Year Longitudinal Analysis of Social and Emerging Media Use in Public Relations Practice,” by Donald K. Wright, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA and Michelle Drifka Hinson, M.A.“Creativity vs. Ethics: Russian and U.S. Public Relations Students’ Perceptions of Professional Leadership and Leaders,” by Elina Erzikova, Ph.D. and Bruce K. Berger, Ph.D.“A Critical Analysis of Greenwashing Claims,” by Tiffany Derville Gallicano, Ph.D.“Are We Practicing What We Preach? Perspectives on Public Relations Evaluation from Practitioners,” by Susan Grantham, Ph.D., Edward T. Vieira, Jr., M.B.A., Ph.D., and Christina Trinchero.“Understanding the Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Consumer Purchase Intention,” by Melissa D. Dodd, Ph.D. and Dustin W. Supa, Ph.D.“Not Conformed to this World: How U.S. Religion Communicators Describe Public Relations,” by Douglas F. Cannon, Ph.D., APR+M.VOL. 5, NO. 2: SPRING 2011“Standardization in Public Relations Measurement and Evaluation,” by David Michaelson, Ph.D., and Don W. Stacks, Ph.D.“Millennials’ Approaches to Ethical Decision Making: A Survey of Young Public Relations Agency Employees,” by Patricia A. Curtin, Ph.D.,Tiffany Derville Gallicano, Ph.D. and Kelli Matthews, M.A.“The Press Release: Do TV and Newspaper Editors See Eye to Eye?” by Reginald F. Moody, Ph.D.“The Secondhand Effects of College Drinking: The Need for Media Relations,” by Shelly Campo, Natoshia M. Askelson, Ph.D., Teresa Mastin, Ph.D. and, Mary Slonske.“Food Warnings and Recalls: Remembering Readability in Crisis Communication,” by Julie M. Novak, Ph.D., R.D., and Paula Biskup, M.A.“Classroom to Boardroom: The Role of Gender in Leadership Style, Stereotypes and Aptitude for Command in Public Relations,” by Victoria Geyer-Semple.“The NYPD: The Nation’s Largest Police Department as a Study in Public Information,” by Ashleigh Blair Egan, M.S.VOL. 5, NO. 1: WINTER 2011“Ethical Decision Making in Issues Management in Activist Groups,” by Hua Jiang, Ph.D. and Shannon A. Bowen, Ph.D.“Congressional Agenda-Building: Examining the Influence of Congressional Communications from the Speaker of the House,” by Spiro Kiousis, Ph.D., APR, Alexander Laskin, Ph.D. and Ji Young Kim, Doctoral Student.“Twitter as a Public Relations Tool,” by Angelica Evans, M.A., Jane Twomey, Ph.D. and Scott Talan, MPA.“Gatekeeper or Peacekeeper: The Decision-Making Authority of Public Relations,” by Amanda Ruth-McSwain, Ph.D.“Measuring Public Relations Leadership in the Train Approach: A Second-Order Factor Model in the Dimension of Self-Dynamics,” by Juan Meng, Ph.D., Bruce K. Berger, Ph.D. and William C. Heyman.“The State of Environmental Communication: A Survey of PRSA Members,” by Denise Sevick Bortree.VOL. 4, NO. 4: FALL 2010“Public Relations Management at the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital: A Case Study,” by Erika H. Powelson and Kenneth D. Plowman, Ph.D., APR.“Increasing Publicity and Thematic News Coverage: The Impact of Localizing News Releases in a State-Wide Experimental Field Study,” by Bonnie Bressers, B.A. and Joye Gordon, Ph.D.“Media Non-Transparency Research: A Case of Romania,” by Anna Klyueva and Katerina Tsetsura, Ph.D.“An Online Ethics Training Module for Public Relations Professionals: A Demonstration Project,” by Lee Anne Peck, Ph.D. and Nancy J. Matchett, Ph.D.“Public Relations in Advocacy: Stem Cell Research Organizations’ Use of the Internet in Resource Mobilization,” by Maureen Taylor, Ph.D. and Shuktara Sen Das.“The Translucency Corollary: Why Full Transparency is Not Always the Most Ethical Approach,” by Robert I. Wakefield, Ph.D., APR and Susan B. Walton, APR.“Taking Tips from Zenith’s Legendary Eugene McDonald, Jr.: Getting Public Relations and Advertising to Say ‘I Do’,” by Reginald F. Moody, Ph.D.VOL. 4, NO. 3: SUMMER 2010“Can You See the Writing on My Wall? A Content Analysis of the Fortune 50’s Facebook Social Networking Sites,” by Tina McCorkindale, Ph.D.“Effects of Crisis Type and Interactive Online Media Type on Public Trust During Organizational Crises,” by Seth Oyer, Ph.D.“How New Communications Media Are Being Used in Public Relations: A Longitudinal Analysis,” by Donald K. Wright, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA, and Michelle D. Hinson, M.A.“Social Media and Strategic Communication: Attitudes and Perceptions Among College Students,” Bobbi Kay Lewis, Ph.D.“How to Influence Editorials: A Case Study,” by Robert Sommer, M.A. and John R. Maycroft, M.P.P.VOL. 4, NO. 2: SPRING 2010“Forced Transparency: Corporate Image on Wikipedia and What it Means for Public Relations,” by Marcia W. DiStaso, Ph.D., APR and Marcus Messner, Ph.D.“An Analysis of New Communications Media Use in Public Relations: Results of a Five-Year Trend Study,” by Donald K. Wright, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA, and Michelle Drifka Hinson, M.A.“Examining the Gender of Sources in Media Releases. Does the CEO Matter?” by Hilary Fussell Sisco, Ph.D, Lynn M. Zoch, Ph.D. and Erik Collins, Ph.D., J.D.“More Words, Less Action: A Framing Analysis of FEMA Public Relations Communications During Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav,” by Seth Oyer, Ph.D., J. Keith Saliba, Ph.D. and Franklin Yartey.“Examining the Role of Social Media in Organization-Volunteer Relationships,” by Windy L. Hovey, M.S.“Whose Site Is It Anyway? Expectations of College Web Sites,” by Sheila M. McAllister-Spooner, Ph.D., APR.VOL. 4, NO. 1: WINTER 2010“An Examination of Applied Ethics and Stakeholder Management on Top Corporate Websites,” by Shannon A. Bowen, Ph.D.“Lessons on the Big Idea and Public Relations: Reflections on the 50-Year Career of Charlotte Klein,” by Diana Knott Martinelli, Ph.D, and Elizabeth L. Toth, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA.“Industry in Crisis: The Communication Challenge in the Banking Industry,” by Marcia W. DiStaso, Ph.D., APR“Confronting Media Nihilism: How Transparency Builds Meaning During Crises,” by Robert S. Pritchard, M.A, APR, Fellow PRSA and Vincent F. Filak, Ph.D.“Getting Even or Getting Skewered: Piercing the Digital Veil of Anonymous Internet Speech as a Corporate Public Relations Tactic (Vengeance is Not Yours, Sayeth the Courts),” by Samuel A. Terilli, J.D., Don W. Stacks, Ph.D., and Paul D. Driscoll, Ph.D.“Toward a Publics-Driven, Emotion-Based Approach in Crisis Communication: Testing the Integrated Crisis Mapping (ICM) Model,” by Yan Jin, Ph.D., Augustine Pang, Ph.D., and Glen T. Cameron, Ph.D.VOL. 3, NO. 4: FALL 2009“Public Relations Contingencies in a Globalized World Where Even “Glocalization” is Not Sufficient,” by Robert I. Wakefield, Ph.D., APR.“Maximizing Media Relations Through a Better Understanding of the Public Relations-Journalist Relationship: A Quantitative Analysis of Changes Over the Past 23 Years,” by Dustin W. Supa, Ph.D., and Lynn M. Zoch, Ph.D.“Writing the Narrative Press Release: Is it the Magic Potion for More Usable Press Communications?” by Reginald F. Moody, Ph.D.“Filmmakers as Social Advocates – A New Challenge for Issues Management: Claims-Making and Framing in Four Social Issue Documentaries,” by Mechelle Martz-Mayfield and Kirk Hallahan, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA.“The Relationship Between Firms’ Media Favorability and Public Esteem,” by Craig Carroll, Ph.D.“Monitoring Public Opinion in Cyberspace: How Corporate Public Relations Is Facing the Challenge,” by Ruthann Weaver Lariscy, Ph.D., Elizabeth J. Avery, Ph.D., Kaye D. Sweetser, Ph.D., and Pauline Howes.VOL. 3, NO. 3: SUMMER 2009“Exploring the Comparative Communications Effectiveness of Advertising and Public Relations: A Replication and Extension of Prior Experiments,” by Don W. Stacks, Ph.D., and David Michaelson, Ph.D.“Reality is Greater Than Fiction: How Southwest’s Reality Show ‘Airline’ Acted as a Public Relations Tool in Managing Organizational Impressions,” by Alexa S. Chilcutt, Ph.D.“Corporate Reputation: Beyond Measurement,” by Katerina Tsetsura, Ph.D., and Dean Kruckeberg, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA.“Examining How Public Relations Practitioners Actually Are Using Social Media,” by Donald K. Wright, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA, and Michelle D. Hinson, M.A.“Institutional Review Boards and Public Relations/Mass Communication Research: Furthering the Conversation,” by Patricia Mark, Ph.D., and Jeanne S. McPherson, Ph.D.“Finding Connections Between Lobbying, Public Relations and Advocacy,” by Kati Tusinski Berg, Ph.D.VOL. 3, NO. 2: SPRING 2009“Designing an Employee-Centered Intranet and Measuring Its Impact on Employee Voice and Satisfaction,” by Bethe Spurlock and Julie O’Neil, Ph.D.“An Updated Look at the Impact of Social Media on Public Relations Practice,” by Donald K. Wright, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA, and Michelle D. Hinson, M.A.“Reflections of Perceptions: Measuring the Effects Public Relations Education has on Non-majors’ Attitudes Toward the Discipline,” by Lisa Fall, Ph.D., APR, and Jeremy Hughes.“Expanding the Public Relations Palette: Facilitation as a Means toward CSR Policy Development,” by Alan R. Freitag, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA.“An Exploratory Study of the Media Transparency in Ukraine,” by Katerina Tsetsura, Ph.D., and Anastasia Grynko.“Two Sides To Every Story: Using Coorientation To Measure Direct And Meta- Perspectives Of Both Parties In Organization-Public Relationships,” by Trent Seltzer, Ph.D., and Michael Mitrook, Ph.D.VOL. 3, NO. 1: WINTER 2009“Examining The Role of Women in the Development of Public Relations,” by Suzannah Patterson, Ph.D., APR.“Cognitive Processing of Crisis Communication: Effects of CSR and Crisis Response Strategies on Stakeholder Perceptions of a Racial Crisis Dynamics,” by Hye Kyung Kim and Sung-Un Yang, Ph.D.“Learning from Past Crises- Do Iconic Cases Help or Hinder?” by Tony Jaques, Ph.D.“Influence of the Gender of Reporters, News Topics, and Circulation Size on Framing of Public Relations,” by Jeongsub Lim, Ph.D., and Jiyang Bae, Ph.D.“PR in the News: How a Sample of Network Newscasts Framed Public Relations,” by Emily Kinsky, Ph.D., and Coy Callison, Ph.D.VOL. 2, NO. 4: FALL 2008“Is It Still Just a Women’s Issue? A Study of Work-Life Balance Among Men and Women in Public Relations,” by Linda Aldoory, Ph.D., Elizabeth L. Toth, Ph.D., APR, and Bey-Ling Sha, Ph.D., APR.“Comprising or Compromising Credibility? Use of Spokesperson Quotations in News Releases Issued by Major Health Agencies,” by Elizabeth Johnson Avery, Ph.D., and Sora Kim, Ph.D.“Employee Newspapers and Mixed Messages: A Case Study of Discordant Culture Production,” by Phillip J. Hutchison, Ph.D.“The CEO as Celebrity Blogger: Is There a Ghost or Ghostwriter in the Machine?” by Samuel A. Terilli, Jr., J.D., and Liney Inga Arnorsdottir.“From Communication to Action: The Use of Core Framing Tasks in Public Relations Messages on Activist Organizations’ websites,” by Lynn M. Zoch, Ph.D., Erik L. Collins, J.D., Ph.D., and Hilary Fussell Sisco, Ph.D.VOL. 2, NO. 3: SUMMER 2008“Triangular Communications: The Who, Why and How,” by Lou C. Williams, ABC, APR and David M. Dozier, Ph.D.“Admiring the Organization: A Study of the Relational Quality Outcomes of the Nonprofit Organization-Volunteer Relationship,” by Denise Bortree, Ph. D., and Richard Waters, Ph. D.“Public Relations and the Path to Innovation: Are Complex Environments Good for Business?” by Sandra C. Duhé, Ph.D., APR.“West Meets East: A Cross-Cultural Look at American and Russian Public Relations Students’ Perceptions of Leadership Style and Ethics,” by Elina Erzikova and Bruce K. Berger, Ph.D.“Creating Recognition for Employee Recognition,” by Brian G. Smith, M.A.“Public Relations Among the Functions of Management: A New Zealand Perspective,” by Graeme D. Sterne, M.A.VOL. 2, NO. 2: SPRING 2008“Measuring the Impact of Employee Communication on Employee Comprehension and Action: A Case Study of a Major International Firm,” by Julie O’Neil, Ph.D.“Measuring the Relationship Between Organizational Transparency and Employee Trust,” by Brad L. Rawlins, Ph.D.“How Blogs and Social Media are Changing Public Relations and the Way it is Practiced,” by Donald K. Wright, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA and Michelle D. Hinson, M.A.“Business Blogging In the Fog of Law: Traditional Agency Liability Principles and Less-Than-Traditional Section 230 Immunity in the Context of Blogs About Businesses,” by Samuel A. Terilli, J.D., Paul D. Driscoll, Ph.D., and Don W. Stacks, Ph.D.“The Influence of New Communication Technologies on Undergraduate Preferences for Social Capital Formation, Maintenance, and Expenditure,” by William R. Kennan, Ph.D., Vincent Hazleton, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA, Melissa Janoske, M.Sc. and Melissa Short, M.Sc.VOL. 2, NO. 1: WINTER 2008“Risk Communication and Community Right to Know: A Public Relations Obligation to Inform,” by Michael J. Palenchar, Ph.D.“A Hierarchical Model for Employee Benefits Communication Based on Media Richness Theory,” by Alan R. Freitag, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA and Gaelle Picherit-Duthler, Ph.D.“Time to Get a Job: Helping Image Repair Theory Begin a Career in Industry,” by Peter M. Smudde, Ph.D, APR, and Jeffrey L. Courtright, Ph.D.“Corporate Social Responsibility Priming and Valence of CSR Framing on CSR Judgments,” by Alex Wang, Ph.D., and Ronald B. Anderson, Ph. D.“User Perceptions of Dialogic Public Relations Tactics via the Internet,” by Sheila M. McAllister-Spooner, Ph.D.VOL. 1, NO. 1: WINTER 2007“The Application of ‘Best Practices’ in Public Relations Measurement and Evaluation Systems,” by David Michaelson, Ph.D., and Sandra Macleod.“Corporate Identity and Corporate Reputation in Silicon Valley: Case Studies in Public Relations and Integrated Communications,” by Kenneth D. Plowman, Ph.D., APR and Sanita Chiu, M.S.“How Much Does My Baby Cost? An Analysis of Gender Differences in Income, Career Interruption and Child Bearing,” by David M. Dozier, Ph.D., Bey-Ling Sha, Ph.D., APR, and Masako Okura.“Public Relations Practitioners’ Relationships with Media and Each Other as Moderators of Excellent Health Information and the Local Public Health Agenda,” by Elizabeth Johnson Avery, Ph.D.“Reviewing the Growth and Development of Scholarly, Online Publishing: Forging a New Frontier in Public Relations Research,” by Donald K. Wright, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA.For issues from 1989 – 1995, please visit here.  ...

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Volume 3 Issue 2

Finding Hope in Media Hype: The Challenges of Crisis Communications During Disease Outbreaks
Shelley Aylesworth-Spink, Ph.D., Arts and Design University of Westminster

The IPR community pays tribute to IPR Trustee Mark Weiner, one of the founders of the IPR Measurement Commission and longtime Trustee and IPR supporter. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Mark Weiner, longtime IPR contributor, measurement expert, and friend to the public relations industry. In 1994, Mark began a long career working in research and insights at PRIME Research, Cision, Delahaye, Public Relay, and Ketchum. In 1997, Mark helped launch our IPR Measurement Commission, our oldest and largest IPR Center of Excellence. He served as chair in 2004 and then returned in 2017, when he served as director for two terms. Mark published two IPR signature studies. In 2016, he co-authored with Dr. Sarab Kochhar, “Irreversible: The Big Data Revolution,” and in 2021, he was the primary author on “The Communicator’s Guide to Research, Analysis, and Evaluation.” Mark also served on the Board of the Museum of Public Relations and was a member of the Page Society.In 2018, Mark received the IPR Jack Felton Medal for Lifetime Achievement for his contributions to measurement and evaluation. When I told Mark he had been nominated for the award and could not serve on the awards committee that year, he sent in two additional nominations. Despite the additional competition, he did win that year. When Mark received the award at the IPR Annual Distinguished Lecture, Braden Bledsoe introduced him. After showering him with accolades, she revealed that as a fellow communicator and marketer, she knew him so well because she was his wife. Mark said receiving that award was one of his career highlights because it demonstrated his impact on the field and his willingness to help others in the spirit of former IPR CEO Jack Felton. Mark also was a PRNews Measurement Hall of Fame winner.Mark also sponsored awards for IPR when he worked at PRIME Research, offering graduate students a fellowship, work experience, and the opportunity to contribute a research paper to IPR. He continued that support when he went to Cision (and today that award continues thanks to his longtime colleague Chelsea Mirkin). For several years until COVID-19, we co-hosted the IPR-PRIME Conference with Mark.Mark and I also co-authored a Ragan column in a “banter-style” format for several years. In 2021, Mark published his latest book, “PR Technology, Data, and Insights,” and asked me to write the foreword, which I was honored to do. The book showcases his love for measurement and offers practical advice for anyone getting started or those well on their measurement journey.In 2019, Mark was a guest on “In A Car with IPR,” which we shot on a very hot and humid day near his Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, house. He offered the best advice he’d ever been given and quotes that inspired him, such as, “Begin simply…or simply begin.” He loved watching black and white movies on the classics channel, and “The Grapes of Wrath” was his favorite. Here’s an excerpt from his favorite song by The Kinks, “This is Where I Belong”:I can’t think of a better place I’d rather beThe whole wide world doesn’t mean so much to meFor this is where I belongThis is where I belongDuring filming “In A Car with IPR,” I asked him, “If God does exist, what do you want him or her to say as you enter the Pearly Gates of Heaven?” he answered, “Welcome! With a big smile.” In the style of “The Kinks,” he added, “This is where you belong.” We’ll miss you, Mark, and thank you.Mark’s family will host a celebration of life for his industry friends and colleagues in New York sometime in January.You can watch his “In A Car with IPR” episode here and the deleted scenes from that episode here.By Tina McCorkindaleIPR President and CEO Below are memories offered by some of his closest friends, colleagues, and fellow Board members:Mark will be deeply missed. He was an amazing leader, talented professional and caring individual. His significant contributions to IPR and the measurement commission will always be remembered. Sending deepest condolences to his family.-Patricia Bayerlein, Gagen MacDonaldMark was one of the kindest people I had ever met. He was the first IPR Board member I got to know, and we spent time together over lunch and calls talking about the Board, life in communications, and goals about the future.  He was curious and funny, and a visionary – with a sense that anything was possible.  And I remember during the pandemic he reached out to just check in – to make sure I was doing ok, both in work and in life.  He will be truly missed, and we lost one of our greatest friends and advocates.-Bill Chandler, LululemonMark was a great guy. Full stop.He was a top researcher, consummate professional and good friend who was always ready, willing, and able to provide safe advice. I have many fond memories of Mark from IPR board meetings, dinners, and retreats. His amazing smile and ability to discuss virtually any subject (and provide a fresh perspective) was unique.Mark not only kept urging me to write a book but introduced me to his editor who, in turn, introduced me to an editor at McGraw-Hill. He was one-of-a-kind and will be sorely missed.-Steve Cody, PeppercommA fine man and leader, Mark’s contributions and personal commitment to raising public relations standards and practices were invaluable. So many times over the years, he generously offered his time and counsel to Newhouse students through guest-lecturing and personal mentoring, showing us all that there was a genial, caring individual behind his research, writings and other work. Mark will truly be missed, but his work with IPR and numerous professional groups, colleges and universities, and individuals will endure.-Tony D’Angelo, Syracuse UniversityWhen I think of Mark, the word that comes to mind is “generous”. He was generous with his time; he was generous with his insights, and he was incredibly generous with his knowledge. I first met Mark through IPR, and I remember being struck by how deeply engaged he was in the community and mission of IPR. Mark was one of a kind and he will be missed.-Maureen Davenport, KPMGMark Weiner was always curious, and his thoughtful questions helped us improve our program at UF and helped the PR profession in many ways over the years. Mark showed up for what was important. He was especially passionate about elevating our profession by preparing future leaders. This led to his successful career, his extensive industry engagement, his book, his frequent guest lectures, and plans for him to teach a course. In 2016, Mark and I both presented at an IPR event in London. After the session Mark asked if I would give him honest feedback if he provided honest feedback on my presentation. Of course I agreed, but what I didn’t realize was that this agreement would extend to all presentations. After his presentations he would ask what I thought and always shared his thoughts on mine – I didn’t even have to ask and his feedback was usually quite entertaining.Mark was truly one-of-a-kind—he cared deeply and always made time for others. His passing is a loss for our industry.-Marcia DiStaso, Ph.D., University of FloridaIt has been a privilege to have counted Mark as a colleague and a friend. He was a pioneer who never wanted to settle. He balanced smart and strategic thinking and approach with a desire to invest back into our industry and mentor those who are coming up behind him. He was generous in sharing his success and seeing the best in others. Farewell my friend, I will miss you. –Pauline Draper-Watts, Abacus Insights PartnersAttending a large meeting as a new member of Page Society or a board like IPR can be overwhelming and even intimidating. Mark was the first new friend I made in both, and I will never forget how welcoming he was, despite his status as a longtime member. His kindness, humility and self-effacing humor made every event comfortable and enjoyable, and I will miss him.-Laura Duda, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyMark was a measurement hero, a mentor, and a friend. He could easily be attributed for my path in PR measurement. Don Wright introduced me to him at my first IPRRC conference as a graduate student—shortly after I was interviewing for a role in media measurement at PRIME Research where I started my career after graduate school. When I took on a new role involving sales in Brazil, he took time weekly for a sales training session. He didn’t have to do this, but he did to mentor me and help me excel—He wanted to push me and see me succeed.Since the beginning, he has always been a mentor and a cheerleader to me. At a recent industry conference, he watched my presentation and I remember his proud look—like a proud father! Beyond the profession, he was such a kind and supportive person. He was there on the night of my first date with my husband—a PRIME Research holiday party. We still use the vase he gave us at our wedding—he made sure to tell my husband to always keep it full of fresh flowers! Mark has left a mark on our profession and our hearts. He will always be a celebrated hero to me. I still use the line he taught me every day in my work—PR measurement proves value and improves performance!-Angela Dwyer, FullintelAs one of the legions of Mark’s colleagues and friends across the profession, I cherished Mark’s brilliant research findings and insights, his wonderful sense of humor, his many kind and gracious gestures, and his tireless spirit.  In my recent years in education, I can also attest to his generosity toward emerging talent.  He deeply loved spending time with students and was one of the best guest lecturers I’ve had the privilege of welcoming to Gainesville.  He was an impassioned champion for our profession, which he so dearly loved.  I hope all the IPR trustees know that he was at least as passionate a champion of IPR, which he also dearly loved.  He will be dearly missed.  RIP, my treasured friend. –Pat Ford, University of FloridaMark was one of three true career mentors I’ve had. More important than that Mark was a true friend, whose advice and humor carried well beyond our professional association. Mark is the one person on the IPR measurement commission who stayed in touch with me during a short hiatus, and encouraged me to rejoin the commission, and continue to give back to IPR and our profession. It’s one of the best personal and professional decisions I’ve made, and I appreciate him so much for it.Mark is a legend, and his place in furthering our profession will always be remembered.– Jason Forget, CognizantMark Weiner epitomized everything that is good about our profession!  High Integrity. Professional. Knowledgeable. Empathetic. Sincere. Collaborative. Most of all an incredible colleague and friend!There are no words to express his loss. Mark made what we do meaningful, and he did it with a smile. Condolences to his family. RIP Mark!-Gary Grates, Grates Consulting GroupWhen you were in Mark’s presence, you were always greeted with the most genuine smile—and that smile was always bigger and brighter if you were talking about PR and measurement.  His passion for our industry was inspiring to all of us, and I will miss his insights, partnership, and our discussions a great deal.  His wisdom and expertise were unparalleled and truly cherished by many of us.  His legacy will forever live on, and it will continue to be a shining example of commitment, dedication, and passion for our industry.  Rest in peace, my dear colleague, Mark.-Yanique Griffin-Woodall, CVS HealthMark was truly a special person. Servant leader, incredibly humble, generous with his time, and most of all, a class-act as a human being.Throughout the 11 years of our friendship, I learned so much from Mark. On the one hand, it’s difficult to think of anyone else who has had such a profound impact shaping the future of public relations and communications. On the other hand, there are so many of us who Mark touched on a personal level, as well. I know that I will not only be a sharper communications practitioner because of Mark, but I will also have a shot at being a decent husband, friend, and human-being because of the lifetime of lessons he was kind enough to share with me. Truly one of a kind.-Mohammad Hamid, Gameplan ManagementWhen I was a new employee at IPR, Mark was one of the first Trustees to welcome me. He took it further and made an effort to get to know me.  At my first Bridge Conference, he took the time to chat and discover what had drawn me to the industry and to the organization. We shared a hearty laugh when I revealed the profound influence the TV show, “Bewitched” had on my professional path. He shared his memories of watching that show and the professional lessons he gleaned from it as well. That was one of Mark’s many gifts—the ability to connect with anyone about anything—and make them feel welcomed, valued, and seen. Mark offered himself as a resource in his kind and friendly way.I will be eternally grateful for the moments I had with him to laugh, to learn, and to be in his gracious energy. He will be missed.–Anetra Henry, Institute for Public Relations  Mark was a shining light in our industry as a thought leader and in our lives as an exceptional human. Equally generous of mind and kind in spirit – he made so many of us better. To be in Mark’s orbit was to feel seen, heard and valued. Grateful for the minds and doors that he opened – and the many careers he influenced across our industry – including my own.  He will be truly and deeply missed.-Allyson Hugley, LinkedInI was first introduced to Mark and his work in the early 2000s as I was working at the reputation insights intersection of stakeholder perceptions and media. From when we first met, the thing that has struck me about Mark was his unique ability to balance driving successful commercial organizations forward, while at the same time always bringing a sense of calm, patience, and friendly demeanor. Mark was unflappable and truly one of the good guys in the industry.Although many of our discussions focused on the use of research and insights to accelerate the relevance and impact of the Communications function, as time went by much of what I increasingly looked for and appreciated in our conversations were his thoughts on life, family, and gratitude.Mark, I’m grateful for the perspectives you shared and feel privileged to have called you a friend. You will be missed. Rest in Peace.-Rob Jekielek, The Harris PollA decade ago, our paths converged as I led Symantec’s global communications, and it was during this time that I had the privilege of meeting Mark. He played a pivotal role in my professional life, instrumental in introducing and championing my nomination at IPR and Page. What started as a partnership in the corporate realm quickly transformed into a genuine and lasting friendship.Mark was generous with his time and wisdom, with a selflessness that defined the depth of our connection. Beyond the confines of the workplace, Mark became more than a colleague; he became a true friend, always ready to offer guidance and support. Our conversations evolved beyond work-related matters, touching on the essence of life and the meaningful relationships we build along the way.As our friendship blossomed, so did our discussions about our families. Mark, a quintessential family man, took immense pride in his sons’ achievements. His love for his family was evident in every conversation, and his commitment to their well-being was unwavering.With a heavy heart, I bid farewell to Mark, leaving a treasure trove of memories that showcase the remarkable person he was. I will miss his warmth and guidance deeply. In this time of mourning, I find solace in the richness of the moments we shared and his indelible impact on me.As I say my goodbye, I will remember and cherish Mark for the exceptional human being he was – a friend, a mentor, and a loving family man. May his soul find eternal peace, and may his memory continue to guide me.-Kerman KasadIt’s clear Mark touched many people in many ways- professionally and personally. For many he is viewed rightly as a pioneer in media measurement.  It is an unfortunate reality that in this world of business, too often we only get a one-dimensional view of someone. If we’re lucky, we sometimes get a two-dimensional view and get to know people on a more personal basis, usually at events and conferences and maybe at those after hour bar chats.Rarely do we get to know someone in their complete three-dimensional being. Their quirkiness, their eccentricities, their struggles, and their love of all that we often do not see. Many of us are understandably perhaps reluctant to share, thinking we may be judged. But as the writer Henry Miller once wrote, “the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people.”Mark was one of those. While I knew and respected him for years, what I didn’t know until last year was more of his backstory. It turned out over some chats at a conference where he encouraged me to get more involved with the Institute of Public Relations, I realized I had unknowingly bumped into his son, Graham, in Costa Rica where I have a place and since then we’ve started to work together building out a vegetable farm for me.I learned Mark was braver and more courageous than I had ever known. Behind his wit and humanity and advocacy for the industry he had once had a rare cancer that had him in the hospital for two years. Yet he never once mentioned this to me or complained of some of the struggles he had after. He was always quick to smile, joke and provide a wry wise observation in his Steve Carrell-esque manner. While we all mourn his loss and provide testimony to how he touched our lives, I was reminded by Graham that his father also had a side not everyone saw – a lover of rock n roll and loud music – of the Ramones, Beach Boys, the guitar. He lived his life fully.  I feel fortunate to have gotten a glimpse of him not just as a professional but in all his dimensions. And while tragic, Graham communicates that he now believes his father is at peace. RIP mark. It was an honor to know all of you. Behind that measurement maven cloak pulsed the heart of a rock star. Your memory and impact will rock on.-Rob Key, Converseon I first met Mark when he was CEO of Prime Research – our fiercest competitor in the market.  Little did I know that 5 years later, Mark would join PublicRelay as our Chief Insights Officer and he would become a dear friend.  Mark was truly a pioneer in our industry, thinking in new ways about how data and smart analytics could make us better at our jobs and more credible in the C-Suite.  Always quick-witted and armed with a dry sense of humor, Mark made us smile even on the toughest days.  I will miss you, my friend.  We all will miss you.-Eric Koefoot, PublicRelayIt’s always challenging to walk into a room full of strangers. That was me a few years ago when I walked into the Institute for Public Relations’ Bridge Conference in Washington DC. It was early and the room was nearly empty. Mark Weiner was sitting nearby eating breakfast. I didn’t know him, but I knew he was a veteran of the field who’d been with IPR for many years. But he was also just a guy eating breakfast. He greeted me warmly and asked me about myself. I reciprocated.We learned we had common ground on a passion for research-driven advisory work in public relations. If you’d seen us chatting, you’d have thought we were discussing a hot sports take or a common passion for a band or an artist. Yes, we geeked out. And in the process, struck up a friendship.A few months later, Mark reached out to me. He’d seen an ad for a senior role at my firm, an old one that somehow persisted beyond its useful life in some search engine algorithm. He was looking for something new. I explained the error. But again, we talked about the business and the approach my firm was taking and what he wanted to do. He was gracious and encouraging. Just under a year ago, Mark learned I was being named the IPR board liaison to the Measurement Commission, a post he was vacating. He reached out again. True to form, he gave me great advice about the group, the role I was taking on and how to make it meaningful. He wished me luck.I didn’t know Mark very well, but it felt like he was a kindred spirit on the business approach. I was so grateful to find a senior person interested in what I was trying to do, and supportive. Beyond that, I could tell he was a genuinely good person. I felt his curiosity, passion and wisdom in every interaction. He really cared about people. From what I can see on various testimonials about his passing, he left a strong legacy of mentorship and friendship throughout our field. I’ll miss him, but I’m glad to know I can find that legacy at work in many of my friends and colleagues.-Mike Kuczkowski, OrangefieryMark was an expert in our field, yes, but I enjoyed seeing him for reasons that supplemented his expertise.  Jocular and voluble, Mark and I talked at our regular encounters about the arts and food, mostly, and most recently whether a vegetarian diet was worth it and what made food pleasurable.  He had a great persona, was a great colleague, and I’ll miss him very much.-Brian Lott, MubadalaIn 2015 when I was starting one of my largest ever research projects (The Organizational Listening Project) and needed to interview organization leaders in the US as well as the UK and Europe for sample balance, Mark not only connected me to some of his clients but also gave me use of an office in his E. 42nd St, New York premises as my NYC base. Such was his generosity. I will miss the many friendly discussions on measurement and evaluation.-Jim Macnamara, Ph.D., University of Technology, SydneyMark was, by anyone’s estimation, a true mensch. I got to know him about ten years ago — and from the jump he was kind, witty, generous with his time, knowledgeable and gracious. One of my favorite people to see at an industry event, he always had an interesting take, a sardonic quip, or a connection to make — or, more likely, all three! He was the first of my fellow trustees at the Institute for Public Relations to reach out to me to show me the ropes and ensure I found birds of a feather. This Hanukkah, as the candles on my menorah burn brightly, I’m thinking of Mark and how his light shines on through the positive impact and memories he leaves behind.-Ethan McCarty, IntegralI know I already talked some about Mark, but I wanted to share some personal insights. Mark was terrible at hiding his facial expressions, so if you really wanted to know how he felt, it was better to do a video call. Mark was funny and witty. He sent me texts like, “I’m here with Steve Cody. We’re talking about you, and I wish you were here to defend yourself.” And he said, “I just received a thank you note from IPR with your signature. But it doesn’t read like you. It’s sincere, gracious, and full of gratitude. Nothing snarky. No corrections…I think someone is impersonating you. Has anyone else reported this?” He also had some dad jokes. When people asked him how to pronounce his name, he would say, “Weiner, like the hot dog,” followed by, “Don’t you RELISH that?” and “Let me be FRANK.”Mark always remembered my birthday (and my son’s birthday because his birthday was also on May 4). He sent me words of encouragement on the morning of our major IPR events like, “Good morning. Today is YOUR DAY. TAKE NO PRISONERS!” Or, he would send me notes at the end of the year wishing me joy for the following one.I was fortunate to work with Mark on many projects through IPR through our events and research together. It’s sad to think that I’ll never speak to him again, and I still don’t think his death has sunk in fully. I’m sending much love to Braden (who he called his bride) and his sons, Graham and Cameron. Thank you for sharing your husband and dad with us. He loved you all so much, and he made a difference to so many in our field.-Tina McCorkindale, Ph.D., Institute for Public RelationsI first encountered Mark when he was receiving the Jack Felton Gold Medal award, his wife Braden left it to the last second to reveal that she was introducing her husband. It was a wonderful surprise, a mic-drop moment.Like that moment, Mark was full of surprises – he was kind, thoughtful, generous with his time and network, and always championed me and my firm. Mark was a wonderful blend of humor, confidence, and humility. He knew what he excelled in (and there was a lot) but was also aware of his limitations – and that was part of his appeal.I will be thankful for the time we spent together, especially his counsel to a fellow outsider in the world of PR. Our industry lost a giant this week, but his legacy will endure.-Jamie McLaughlin, Monday TalentThe public relations community lost a thought leader, mentor and colleague who deeply cares about the profession. I had the opportunity to serve on the PR Daily Advisory Board where Mark Weiner was also a member. Mark is a lifetime advocate for PR research and the measurement of public relations values and outcomes. I worked on different research projects related to PR measurement and measurement tools in corporate communications. Because of Mark’s expertise, I reached out to him several times and invited him to share his input and critique. Mark always responded to my interview requests and graciously shared his experience and feedback. He would follow up to make sure his comments are helpful and is willing to offer more time to “sit for an interview or a session to expand on [his] responses.” Spending time with Mark discussing the importance of empowering PR students with research skills and appreciating the role of research in advancing the industry is always a highlight of his incredible contributions. He will be deeply missed by so many. Rest in peace, Mark.-Juan Meng, Ph.D., University of GeorgiaI feel so lucky to have worked for Mark for a decade and gotten to know him as a professional and as a friend. I have spoken to countless former colleagues and clients in the past few days and the same threads run through every conversation I have had.As a friend, he was invested, loyal, supportive, and personable. As a colleague, boss and mentor, Mark made us feel included, valued, confident, special, respected, heard, and loved. So many attribute their careers to Mark’s thoughtful guidance and unwavering support. He was endlessly generous with his time and quick to attribute his success to the contributions of others.As a practitioner, Mark contributed to the science and art of public relations measurement, but more than that, he built up a community around that practice. This is Mark’s gift and unique legacy, and one which will undoubtedly continue to impact us all for years to come.Love and miss you, Mark. I am so grateful for our friendship. May you rest in peace.-Chelsea Mirkin, CisionI had the good fortune to know and work with Mark for many years.  Our teams worked together while at Mastercard and again at KPMG.  On a professional level, Mark’s dedication to his craft and his passion for insights-led, data driven communications was unparalleled. But more than our shared professional work and accomplishments, I’m most proud to have called him friend. I will greatly miss our regular chats and our many shared laughs. Mark was one of the good ones. He will be missed.-Chris Monteiro, WiseMark was a fierce advocate of public relations research, measurement, and outcomes-based communication strategies. Not only was Mark a founding member of the IPR Measurement Commission in 1997, but he also served as chair for many years and remained an active member for the other years. He was a regular contributor at professional conferences, and he authored significant and widely cited PR measurement white papers and articles and books, most of which I read and assigned to students in my public relations and research classes. He shaped my teaching and scholarship. But perhaps most important, Mark mentored and championed hundreds of public relations practitioners, including me. When serving as chair of the IPR Measurement Commission, Mark would call me on occasion, asking me questions that prompted me to think differently or to do more. He was always among the first to congratulate or champion someone on LinkedIn. My sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones.-Julie O’Neil, Ph.D., Texas Christian UniversityMark wanted to be an IPR trustee probably more than anybody who joined the Board while I was CEO.  This was before there was an executive committee, and as important as that has been to the development of IPR, before those interpretations of the rules came mainly from the CEO.  So, we put Mark’s boss in Europe on the Board and had Mark serve as his representative on practically everything.  And Mark quickly proved how much he deserved to be a Trustee.-Frank Ovaitt, Ovaitt Land Holdings, LLCMark was my biggest champion in the comms measurement industry. He encouraged me to join the IPR Measurement Commission and nominated me for the Measurement Hall of Fame. I credit him with so much that I have learned in my craft and for the invaluable relationships I have made. More importantly, Mark also became a friend. He had the kindest heart and was so willing to openly share his knowledge and his personal life experiences, and I am so grateful for all that he taught me. It is absolutely heartbreaking to know he will no longer be a part of this special community and my life in general. He will be dearly missed.-Elizabeth Rector, CiscoThe communications world has lost a true luminary with Mark’s passage. He was a friend, colleague, and mentor. I feel indebted to him for having brought me into the IPR world, first onto its Measurement Commission, later encouraging me to run for its Chair, and then to engage with AMEC. If I think of a single word to describe Mark, it would be the Yiddish term, Mensch. He was someone you could count on to lead thoughtfully, to do what he said, to say what he meant, and to set an example which many of us follow to this day.–David B. Rockland, Ph.D., Rockland and DuttonI join so many Public Relations and Communications practitioners and educators in mourning the loss of Mark Weiner. The December 10 news came as a shock, the response was immediate, universal in its praise for the professional, the research guru, and it was heartfelt for the loss of a true friend. I remember Mark as a life-long learner, and as a practitioner-turned educator, I admire Mark for his humble approach to our profession and to life. Yes, he was a leading figure in research, a sought-after conference speaker and author, but it was his post-lecture interaction with his audiences that I will especially remember. Over the years, Mark visited my Newhouse undergraduate students, the mid-career practitioners in our executive master’s program, and chief communications officers in our Newhouse/Aberje program in Brazil — encouraging all to advance their careers and the profession by  engaging in research, applying that research, then sharing their research. But those formal lectures always ended with Mark interviewing those students to gain from them new insights, new takeaways, new applications to his own work – the mark of a life-long learner, and a role model for all of us.-Maria P. Russell, Syracuse University and the Commission on Public Relations EducationMark was a wonderful individual to get to know, both personally and professionally. He helped encourage me in our measurement practice at Southwest and was a constant source of information, guidance, and advice. He always had a smile and a kind word to offer. He helped spark my continued learning in the measurement space – and he was available to my staff to ask questions as they continued their understanding of measurement and analytics (and mostly how to tell the right story about the data we’d collected). He will be missed. Rest in Peace.-Linda Rutherford, Southwest AirlinesMark was my very first introduction to the world of analytics and measurement. I still remember vividly meeting him at the Mastercard’s headquarters as we got a tour of their industry leading measurement and analytics infrastructure, a first for the industry. Mark was curious, knowledgeable, and most importantly he always led with his personal touch or midas. From working on our first project together at Capital One to being industry experts serving together on the IPR measurement commission to joining my class at Georgetown every semester as a guest, Mark was a constant in my life and had an incredible impact both as a human and most importantly as a communicator. He always met you with a big smile, he loved a good discussion around measuring the ROI of PR and he never let go of an opportunity to pitch why every communications leader should be investing in measurement and analytics. I still remember fondly getting his book in the mail signed, “your friend, Mark.”Mark, thank you for your friendship and partnership. Thank you for being my loudest sponsor in the room. You will be missed dearly. Until next time my friend!–Sukhi Sahni, Wells FargoMark was an advocate for both the profession and the professional. When he nominated me for the IPR board, it seemed out of left field at the time. He was steps ahead of my thinking and I’m eternally grateful for his supporting me to be an IPR trustee. Mark was steeped in data and analytics, but his true calling was connecting and supporting the people in his world.-Diane Schwartz, RaganMark was passionate about his work and always selfless in sharing his knowledge. We became friends over many years, and he always wanted to help, to teach, to listen, and to be a friend. His contributions to data, analytics, and insights for all of us in the communications business have been instrumental. His warm smile, friendly demeanor, and sense of humor will be terribly missed by me and by so many who had the privilege of calling him a friend. My deepest sympathy goes to his family.-Eileen Sheil, Weill Cornell MedicineMark was one of the most passionate advocates for measurement ever in our field. He also was a natural “independent” as a person, and de facto educator who could be counted on to provide an objective view of issues, trends, and the state of the world in our conversations.-Jim Simon, Simon and Associates    Mark Weiner was a champion for public relations, both the industry and education.  He visited our campus at Quinnipiac many years ago to speak to graduate public relations students about the importance of measurement in public relations and was always willing to talk with a student about their careers even as recently as this past semester.  I will always remember his willingness to help and to go above and beyond.  After our last phone call, he sent me a note thanking me for spending some time with him to talk.   But I will always be thankful for the time we shared.-Hilary Fussell Sisco, Ph.D., Quinnipiac UniversityThank you, Mark, for always leading the way and being an amazing role model for me and so many others on PR Research and Evaluation.  There are few who make a true difference, advance us in ways which are so important to this profession. You are one who has done so, many times over. Not only do I thank you from the bottom of my heart, but I thank you for all those who never even knew you were so instrumental in their achievements, their commitment to being better professionals by listening more effectively through good research.  Thank you for being such a great guy and friend.  I will miss you as so many others will. Holding you in the light.-Stacey Smith, Jackson, Jackson, & WagnerI will miss my conversations with Mark Weiner.  He had a unique perspective on most things and an ability to put concepts into practice and then explain them.  We agreed more often than we disagreed, serving on several commissions and professional associations.  We called ourselves “sole brothers” as if from the same family with different opinions.  Mark was a pioneer in public relations measurement and his works have impacted on many professionals.  He will be missed.–Don Stacks, Ph.D., University of MiamiWhile I did not know him well, he was instrumental in my early exposure to taking Comms measurement seriously as a profession. He always challenged us to be thoughtful and rigorous in all aspects. I appreciate that greatly. He will be missed.-Eve Stevens, MicrosoftOne of my few genuine regrets about my journey through the PR measurement & evaluation world is not having joined Mark at PRIME Research in 2012. We knew each other well, and Mark encouraged me to become a part of his leadership team. I made a different choice.We did end up working together, as members of the IPR Measurement Commission, and for a couple of years, I was deputy to his being Chair of the Commission. For so many, Mark was a friend and a mentor. He was for me, too. Time spent with him was time well spent. I always found him kind and wise and generous with his time. I was the first (at least he said so) to review his 2021 book PR Technology, Data, and Insights, which I continue to recommend to students and practitioners alike. Technology may change at an increasing pace, but his insights, based on vast amounts of experience and common sense, will stand the test of time. He was a titan of our industry. We shared a love of whisky (though I should say whiskey, in his case). He introduced me to his favorite, Booker’s Bourbon, a very special treat. The bottle I took home to London is long gone, so as I am writing this, I am raising a glass of vintage single malt in the memory of Mark, who left the stage way too early. Rest in peace, dear friend.–Thomas Stoeckle, Ph.D. Bournemouth UniversityMark was an engaged, enthusiastic, and staunch believer in IPR’s mission, embodying what this organization has long sought to attract: Leaders who share a passion for the role that measurement and research plays in the profession we love. We will miss him.-Oscar Suris, Duke EnergyMark was a wonderful colleague who always made time to check in and make people feel welcomed at various industry gatherings. His quick-witted thoughts always were punctuated by his marvelous, warm smile. Our industry is better thanks to Mark’s significant contributions.-Chris Talley, Talley Communication Strategies, LLC I always knew of Mark’s reputation as an icon of measurement, then I met him in person and realized he’s more an icon for humanity.  He really was a gem of a human being: generous with his time, with his counsel and with his humor.  I will miss him.  I will miss our conversations. And I’m sure we will all miss his friendship and partnership in our world of comms.  Godspeed, Mark.-Gerry Tschopp, ExperianMark from the start was one of my best friends in the industry. He taught me so much, about measurement, about business, about courage in the face of adversity. He was hugely supportive when I was the new guy, when I started my own business, and even when I needed a NYC office to park in between meetings. We last saw each other in Texas for PRSA, and I have a photo that now will treasure of him as he’s being interviewed by John Elasser. I think I live tweeted their talk, and there was so much great content there! At that same conference, Mark and I got to share a meal and talk at length — our last discussion; he and I corresponded via email this year while he was preparing for teaching a class at U of Fla. I’m really going to miss him. All the best to Braden and Mark’s family and friends. May his memory be for a blessing. -Sean Williams, Bowling Green State UniversityIn lieu of flowers, two charitable organizations that Mark supported over the years were the Institute For Public Relations and the Museum of Public Relations, both 501(c) 3 educational institutions. Founded in 1956, the Institute For Public Relations is dedicated to fostering greater use of research and research-based knowledge in public relations and corporate communication practice.IPR is dedicated to the science beneath the art of public relations.™ We create, curate, and promote research and initiatives that empower professionals with actionable insights and intelligence they can put to immediate use.  Please make your donations here: https://instituteforpr.org/contribute/The Museum of Public Relations is the world’s only museum dedicated to preserving the field’s history and building public awareness of the profession.  All donations made to the Museum in Mark’s honor will be named on the Museum website.  Please make your donations here: https://prmu.se/donate  ...

This blog is provided by the IPR Measurement Commission in celebration of Measurement Month.People who know me well can confirm that I’m always talking about media measurement.When I’m on this topic, I often return to these five essential keys to media measurement that anyone and any organization can implement even if you don’t have much budget or are just starting your measurement journey.While this isn’t an exhaustive list, here are five easy-to-implement keys to media measurement that I mention the most often – just in time for AMEC Measurement Month.Always Look at Quantity + QualityIt’s easy to focus exclusively on quantity when examining media coverage: Lots of coverage translates into big numbers in a report. But those numbers can be deceiving without examining quality.For example, I’ve known PR pros who thought they were underperforming against competitors after looking at their share of voice (SOV) numbers. What they didn’t realize was that those larger competitor volumes were driven by crisis.Indeed, SOV can be a deceptive metric and should be viewed through a quality lens. That’s why you can’t look at quantity or quality in isolation.The caliber of your coverage can be measured in a few ways:1.) Simple quality metrics such as sentiment or priority outlet tiering  2.) More complex approaches, including weighting sentiment combined with other perception and recall factors to create an overall Media Impact ScoreContext is CrucialA number is just a number until it has context. So your brand received 10,000 mentions in Q4 – what does that mean?The best way to get context is to compare numbers with previous data and with that of your competitors.Comparisons Over TimeI prefer month-over-month media analysis benchmarking combined with annual reports to gauge year-on-year performance. This kind of benchmarking helps put numbers in context.For example, a company like Jergens or Kleenex – which tend to have higher usage in the winter – should examine the year-over-year performance of the company’s winter quarter.Competitive ComparisonsComparing your numbers to competitors can also provide context, as a brand examining its coverage in isolation may get the mistaken impression it’s performing poorly when it might not be.One important note about benchmarking: Always use a repeatable methodology and the same approach for each analysis for consistent comparison. Ensure Key Messages That Align With GoalsIt’s also important to ensure your coverage aligns with your goals. Incorporating a measurement framework, like AMEC’s Integrated Evaluation Framework, into your communications workflow can help determine these goals in advance.That’s important because you can then track the presence of key messages that align with these goals.Key topics can include reputation factors such as sustainability or diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). If the goal is sustainability, look for messages around sustainability. You can track all coverage for your brand and competitors to demonstrate your position in this area.You can then say that your coverage contains messages likely to create the perception that you’re a sustainable organization. While we can’t say that the message’s existence equates to perception, we can say that we’ve created content likely to influence our audience’s perception of our brand if combined with recall factors. Calibration Over CelebrationComms leaders and PR agencies must demonstrate their efforts are worth the investment. That’s how teams get budget, and bigger budgets allow us to do better and more impactful work.But in this drive to show value, sometimes celebrating wins starts to overshadow implementing key learnings. That’s a mistake, because re-calibrating your program based on media data is just as (if not more) important than celebrating successes.Along with the good, we must also look at the bad – and, hopefully, learn and adjust. Media analysis can help a brand identify gaps where competitors are excelling and they are not.Don’t fear areas of poor performance. Rather, use them for what they are: Excellent opportunities to learn and improve.Incorporate Data Around Business OutcomesMedia measurement can measure outputs (such as brand prominence) but hits a wall when measuring outcomes (such as online purchases).That’s because most business outcomes aren’t based on PR data at all – even though we know that PR is more effective than advertising at driving outcomes such as purchase intent.That said, we can use PR measurements (such as recall factors) as proxies for outcomes. Extensive research shows that branded visuals are extremely important when trying to get consumers to remember your brand.But these are still not outcomes: While the existence of branded visuals shows that an audience likely remembered your brand, they don’t say that for sure that the audience remembered your brand or took any action. Media measurement is crucial to demonstrate such outputs but on its own can only take you so far.This is when you must integrate outcome-based data in your analysis. Website traffic, sales, stock price, survey, and product user data are excellent to help show connections between PR outputs and business outcomes.Survey data, in particular, is excellent for gathering reputational data such as how likely someone would be to purchase from a brand. You don’t need to work with an expensive custom survey company to get this data, either – affordable options exist.Trackable links are another data source that can show clicks or purchases stemming from content.These are five of the easiest ways PR pros can improve their measurement programs. If you haven’t already, I hope you incorporate some of these research-based best practices into your daily workflows.  Angela Dwyer is Head of Insights at Fullintel, IPR Measurement Commission member, and IPRRC board member. She is an award-winning, media measurement expert who helps brands improve business results through data-driven, actionable insights. ...

IPR is featuring research and some of the many Indigenous pioneers who have had an impact on the field of public relations.Dr. Treena Clark and colleagues analyzed the contemporary experiences and contributions of Indigenous women in the public relations industry.Interviews were conducted with five indigenous women from different Indigenous groups/nations across Australia, working in public relations or communications. The participants discussed themes of Indigenous Australian public relations and Indigenous women’s experiences.Key findings include:1.) Respondents felt pressure to balance Indigenous protocols and values with wider public relations strategies.2.) Respondents experienced the “systemic privileging of non-Indigenous standpoints” and said practices within the field offered little promise of meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities and peoples. 3.) Respondents reported feeling like they had “to be exceptional to go far,” which had been reflected in other Australian public relations women’s and feminist discussions.4.) Respondents said workplace burnout not only resulted from long hours and weekend work, but also from upsetting cultural pressures, community obligations, manifested effects of colonization within the workplace, racism, and not being able to fully “clock off” the job when “you live and breathe Indigeneity.”Read the original research here. ...

Ragan and The Conference Board researched the advanced use of generative AI in marketing and communications and how much AI’s unedited creative output can truly support brand differentiation without human expertise.An online survey of 93 senior and 71 junior/mid-level marketing and communications professionals was conducted from Sept. 12 – Oct. 3, 2023. Key findings include:1.) 53% of respondents said they increased their use of generative AI to inspire thinking, followed by to write press releases/articles (40%), to conduct research (40%), and to create social media content (33%).2.) 20% of marketing professionals and 19% of communications professionals reported using generative AI frequently in their daily work.3.) 64% of respondents said AI will improve their effectiveness and creative output to achieve business goals.4.) 25% of respondents said AI will deteriorate the level of creativity in their field.— 32% of respondents said AI will deteriorate the uniqueness of creative output that differentiates their companies.5.) 63% of respondents said human experts should be reviewing and approving AI output to minimize risk or reputational damage due to using AI.— 56% of respondents said professionals need to stay on top of developments in the application of AI, including legal issues, to minimize organizational risk.Read the original research here. ...

PRovoke Media examined communications executives’ perspectives on their organizations’ communication plans and internal strategies across Asia-Pacific.Surveys of more than 120 senior in-house communication executives across Asia-Pacific were conducted during the second quarter of 2023.Key findings include:1.) 66% of respondents did not report receiving any backlash from key stakeholders regarding their ESG agendas.2.) 31% of respondents said their organizations had an either extremely effective or very effective diversity and inclusion policy, followed by 51% who said they had a somewhat effective policy. 3.) 33% of respondents expected to spend upwards of $4 million on communications in 2023.4.) 66% of in-house communication  executives said their organization is understaffed and 80% said their organization’s headcount has remained static this year.5.) Every respondent placed media relations at the top of their communication team’s list of responsibilities, followed by corporate reputation and crisis/issues (97%), employee engagement and social media monitoring (66% each), ESG and social impact (58%), and public affairs (48%). Find the original research here. ...

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