2. Evolution of PR Flashcards
what are the 5 consistent themes in PR
Profit, Recrutement, Legitimacy, Agitation, Advocacy
Examples of Profit
Harvard, Pope, Railroads
Examples of Recruitment
Catholic Chruch, Boston Tea Party
Examples of Legitimacy
King Arthur legends, P.T. Barnum, Rail roads
Examples of Agitation
Temperance, Women’s Sufferage, Antitrust Movements
Examples of Advocacy
Abolitionists, Conseravtion/national Parks
How did it start
During persian wars, greeks carved demoralizing messages on rocks near watering holes for soldiers to read 499 BCE.
Alexander the Great publicized his battlefield victories to his boss.
Ashoka of India communicated with subjects via stone pillars at major crossroads
The Rosetta Stone & Ancient Olympic games both publicized political and atheltic accomplishments
1800s: Golden Age of Press Agentry… How have ethical standards improved
- News and ads must be truthful
* Bribing journalists is against ethical codes
1800s: Golden Age of Press Agentry…What is the history of pamphlets and Brochures?
- President Andrew Jackson employed Amos Kendal as a de facto press secretary to gather opnion, write materials, and have articles re printed.
- Wannamaker’s department store publishes magazine for customers; Macys starts Thanksgiving day Parade
1900s: Professionalization of PR… What took the place of Hype and press agrenty models
facts and informations (Large corporations required clear language and credibility while former journalists knew how to write factually and interestingly)
Positives of Ivy Lee
pioneered corporate trasnparency/media access, issued first news release
Negatives of Ivy Lee
Didn’t verify information
Valued ideas of Ivy Lee (4)
- Business aligned with public interest
- carry out programs with management support
- maintain open communication with news meida
- humanize buisness; publics inlude employees, customers, neighbors
What did Ivy Lee do that was REALLY bad
gave public relations advice to Nazi’s in 1930s
True or False, Ed Bernays is the Father of Modern Public relations
True