Cross PR industry support for Wikipedia consultation
The hostile relationship between the PR profession and Wikipedia is well documented. But this week the two parties have taken a step towards establishing common ground. PR professionals Philip Sheldrake and Neville Hobson addressed the Wikimedia UK AGM at the Science Museum, London on Saturday. Wikimedia UK represents Wikipedia contributors in the UK. “Wikipedia is...
Corporate reputations on the rocks?
For all the talk in PR circles about the value of corporate reputation – and reputation in public life – there’s been precious little concern shown for it in a host of recent events. News Corporation chairman, Rupert Murdoch’s appearance at the Leveson Inquiry into media standards, the Prime Minister, David Cameron, and Culture Minister,...
On your bike
Addison Lee has made a bid to force the issue of road congestion and usage onto the agenda for the London Mayoral election. It may be about to backfire. The courier and taxi firm has told its drivers to ignore the rules and use London’s bus lanes, and company chairman John Griffin has penned a...
Early reaction to Brand Anarchy
Thanks to everyone that has blogged and Tweeted about our book Brand Anarchy: Managing Corporate Reputation published by Bloomsbury at the end of the last month. Here’s some of the early comment from the social web. If you’ve read the book we’d love to hear what you think via the hashtag #brandanarchy. “I agree with a...
Public Relations: Art or Science?
Kirk Hazlett, APR, Fellow PRSA, a member of PRSA's Board of Directors, offers his thoughts on the question "Is PR 'art' or 'science'?"
Tips for Breaking in to PR
Last week, while speaking at the Curry College Public Relations Student Association (CCPRSA) chapter meeting, some interesting questions came up with regards to how to break in to the PR industry. Several of the students in attendance were getting their graduate degrees…
