Whether you’re a political news junkie or someone who has never really had interest in Washington, as a PR student it is important to pay close attention to this election season. So many skills we use in PR will be put to use by candidates over the next seven months, and it is important that … Continue reading Election 2012 as a PR Learning Tool
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Spotting Persuasion Tricks This Election Season
As election season looms, there are ads and debates everywhere telling us which person is better suited to run our country. Many Americans watch these ads and tune in to the debates, but they don’t really see what is right in front of them. Politicians have been stereotyped as tricksters, and it might not necessarily … Continue reading Spotting Persuasion Tricks This Election Season
Persuasion and the Study of Public Relations
As a freshman and new to the study of public relations, I find myself learning new things about the industry every day. Recently, in my persuasion class, I have been learning about an aspect of the industry that is of vital importance but often overlooked: non-verbal communication. There are a variety of different ways to … Continue reading Persuasion and the Study of Public Relations