With all the coverage of presidential politics, it is easy to overlook the recent major U.S. Supreme Court cases. These cases rule on issues ranging from the level of power held by agencies to the role the government can play in combatting disinformation. For PR practitioners, these cases will have a major impact on the … Continue reading Understanding the Supreme Court’s 2024 Decisions: Impacts on Public Relations Practice
Cision analyzed what journalists want and need from their relationships with public relations professionals. A survey of 3,016 media professionals in 19 different countries was conducted from January to February 2024. Key findings include: –The top three types of information journalists want to receive include: –News announcements and press releases (74%) –Original research – research, … Continue reading What do Journalists want from PR professionals?
The field of public relations (PR) has remained misunderstood, under-applied, and under-researched for decades. The concepts of PR, marketing, and communication were first introduced across sectors in the 60s and 70s. However, research suggests that a clear understanding of what constitutes effective PR in private sector companies and nonprofits has not truly been established, despite … Continue reading Confused and Misunderstood: It’s Time to Counter an Outdated PR Culture
Download the Full Report (PDF): Do Actions Speak Louder Than Words? Download the News Release (PDF): MAHA & IPR Research Announcement Download Social Graphics (PDF): MAHA Global – Report Social Graphics New York, NY – April 25, 2024 – MAHA Global, a leading evolutionary AI SaaS company, and the Institute for Public Relations (IPR), a … Continue reading MAHA Global and the Institute for Public Relations Unveil Research Findings on the Financial Impact of Corporate Reputation
This blog is provided by the IPR Digital Media Research Center Artificial intelligence (AI) has made a transformative impact on public relations practices. From the traditional adoption of AI in media monitoring and social media sentiment analysis, to the rapid development of generative AI in recent years, public relations professionals and organizational leaders are urged … Continue reading Can Corporate Social Responsibility Instill Warmth in Artificial Intelligence?
As the world becomes increasingly polarized and experiences turmoil, scholars have envisioned different ways that public relations can contribute to the common good. For example, Shen and Jiang (2021) renewed the call for a community approach to public relations, echoing the proposition by Kruckeberg and Starck (1988) that public relations should be about restoring and … Continue reading The Role of Identity in Internal Community Development
As we stand at the cusp of a new era in strategic communication and public relations, the Latin American Communication Monitor (LCM) 2022-2023 demonstrates the need for research and insights about the profession to help identify opportunities for growth. This report furnishes us with an X-ray of the profession in Latin America, unveiling the prevailing … Continue reading Shaping the Future of Strategic Communication: Insights from the 2022-2023 Latin American Communication Monitor
Global Women in PR (GWPR) and Opinium studied female employment and leadership in public relations and communication around the world. A survey of 657 female PR professionals around the world was conducted from August – September 2023. Key findings include: 1.) Respondents said flexible worklocations and schedules helped employees maintain a healthy work-life balance (82%) … Continue reading Current State of Women in the Public Relations Field
MuckRack analyzed the current responsibilities of public relations professionals and expectations for the upcoming business year. A survey of 193 professionals in marketing and communication leadership roles was conducted from Sept. 7 – Oct. 26, 2023. Key findings include: 1.) 68% of all leaders surveyed said their role is a mix of marketing and communication. … Continue reading Trends in Marketing and Communication Leadership in 2023 and Beyond
Davis+Gilbert analyzed corporate trends in artificial intelligence (AI) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. A survey of 182 respondents was conducted as well a collection of data on mergers and acquisitions based on publicly available deal activity. Key findings include: 1.) 45% of organizations used AI to create written content, followed by using AI … Continue reading How the PR Industry Follows AI Trends
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations analyzed how AI is being used in the public relations field and how it impacts practitioners’ work. An online survey of 329 public relations and communications professionals was conducted from December 2022 to March 2023, supplemented by a qualitative study with 59 respondents. Key findings include: 1.) 40% of … Continue reading The Impact of AI on Public Relations
One hundred years ago, Edward Bernays, the father of public relations, dedicated the fifth chapter in his book, “Crystallizing Public Opinion” to show how public relations and human behavior are codependent. Today, the cognitive revolution is still alive and well, and in fact, is more influential than ever. Looking at recent examples in the news, … Continue reading Persuasion and the PR Practitioner: Reflecting on Edward Bernays’s Work 100 Years Later