PR Exam 3 Flashcards
Script
prepared speech written on paper
Communication Climate
degree of trust & openness that exists in the communication processes of an organization
Running Columns
regularly appearing articles of a specific theme or topic in publication
Propaganda of the deed
provocative actions designed solely to gain attention for ideas or grievances
B-Roll
extra video footage often sent along with a video news release (VNR) for use by TV stations to prepare their own video stories about the topic on the video
Uncontrolled media
Those media whose actions are not under the public relations practitioner’s control
Desk side briefings
a visit made by a public relations practitioner to a member of the media
oxymoron
self-contradiction
Public Opinion
sum of individual opinions on an issue affecting individuals
Lobbyist
one whose responsibility among other things is to influence legislation
Monitor
one whose responsibility is to gather information but not engage in lobbying
Grass Roots Lobbying
- also known as indirect lobbying
- mobilize individuals to write, telephone, fax, send post cars, texting, submit petitions or email regarding a specific issue
When is the best time to write
when the bill in in committee
Wish fulfillment
intimacy of television makes personalities seem close to viewers today
Hero worship
people live ordinary lives, professional and big times sports provide and opportunity for individuals to look up to or look down
Vicarious sense of belonging
creates support for athletic teams
Desire for entertainment
people enjoy reading, watching, or lining up for an autograph from their “favorite” celebrity
Planters
individual delivers to media offers publicity stories about individual clients & the projects in which they are engaged
Bookers
individual attempts to place clients on talk shows and on other public venues
Double planting
a cardinal sin of “exclusive” publicity is to give a story to two media outlets simultaneously