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Campaigns in the Digital Age: Comparing Strategies of Trump and Harris
Social media has become a prevalent force in everyone’s lives. We spend countless hours scrolling our feeds, finding entertainment, news, and a variety of other things to fill our time. Social media in politics has become a major factor since the 2016 presidential election and the run-up to it. As a public relations professional working in…
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Increasing Voter Turn Out: Nonprofit Partnerships in Political Campaigns
One of the most important roles you will play as a public relations professional working in political campaigns is engaging with the public and your candidate to increase voter turnout. When working on a campaign, there is a lot of work that needs to be done–not only to encourage the public to vote for your candidate but also to…
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The Prospect of a Third Presidential Debate: PR Strategies for Trump and Harris
As election season is in full swing, many sources provide prime examples of how public relations play a role in political campaigns. One example from September is how both the Trump and Harris campaigns handled the idea of a third debate. After the second debate, there was talk about whether both Trump and Harris would want to…
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Navigating the Gray: Building your Ethical Code in Political PR
Let’s talk about ethics! As I have mentioned in previous posts, having a strong ethical code is of the utmost importance for a public relations professional working on a political campaign. What is and is not ethical in any circumstance is a gray area, which is why it is up to you to create your own ethical…
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What is Public Relations and how can it be Beneficial to Political Campaigns?
When you think of the public relations profession, what comes to mind? Maybe you think of a company’s re-brand. Or perhaps you recall the statement that one CEO made when they got in trouble, or maybe you’re unsure what public relations even is. That’s okay! Public relations can encompass a lot of things, and the definition has evolved…