Chapter 2 Flashcards
What are the four models of PR?
- Press agentry and publicity
- Public information
- Two-way asymmetrical communication
- Two-way symmetrical communication
The Press Agentry and Publicity Model
- Goal of getting audience’s attention.
- Represents the lowest ethical standards.
- Negative views and propaganda.
- Echoes the skepticism of the public.
Public information
- Goal of providing truthful information.
- Serves as an internal journalist.
- Focuses on image and reputation.
- Creation of a press release.
Two-way asymmetrical communication
- Lack of equal participation.
- Concerned as manipulative approach.
- Public relations counsel.
- Classic campaigns.
Two-way symmetrical communication
- Cooperative, win-win outcome.
- Formal research into audience attitudes.
- Need of a new model.
Arthur W. Page
the Page Principles
Rex Harlow
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
Betsy Plank
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
Contemporary leaders in PR
Harold Burson.
Richard Edelman.
Barri Rafferty.
What Can Recent Campaigns Teach Us?
- Current definition of public relations.
- Creative, collaborative, and innovative.
- Traditional public relations still relevant.
TODAY: The Press Agentry and Publicity Model:
- Integrated into current campaigns.
- More negative publicity.
- The Fyre festival.
- The Red Bull space jump.
TODAY: The Public Information Model
- Transparent and upfront with audiences.
- Pepsi and Kendall Jenner.
- The Southwest Airlines crisis.
TODAY: The Two-Way Asymmetrical Model
- LeBron James and the NBA.
- The Gary Vee and K-Swiss campaign.
- The World Egg Instagram campaign.
TODAY: The Two-Way Symmetrical Model
The 2008 and 2016 presidential elections.
Our Practices
- Misconceptions with PR functions.
- Strong stake in emerging technologies.
- Embracing new perspectives and ideas.-
Our Research
- Understanding impact of new areas.
- Explore emerging challenges.
- Fear of change.
- New method and measurement approaches.
Our Theories
- Predicts phenomena of interest.
- Evidence-based, scientific theories.
- Origin of theories.
What are the four models of themes?
- roles
- Lines of communication
- Message strategy
- Behavioral intention
3 page principles
- manage for tomorrow
- listen to the customer
- conduct PR as if the whole company depends on it
edward bernays
torches of freedom
ivy lee
rockefeller