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Women In Modern Public Relations: The Evolution Of Public Relations In America, Jayah Waters Apr 2019

Women In Modern Public Relations: The Evolution Of Public Relations In America, Jayah Waters

Masters Essays

The profession of public relations is defined as a “strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics” (PRSA, n.d., para. 5). The profession was founded by men to refute criticism of big businesses during the rise of muckrakers known today as investigative journalists. Ivy Lee who wrote the first press release and Edward Bernays who developed the first press kit were significant influences in establishing the profession of modern public relations (Rise of the Image Men, 2019). Additionally the founding involved significant moments such as establishment of the Committee on Public Information (CPI) during World …


Social Media Use By Non-Profit Organizations In Kenya, Irene M. Malinga Jul 2017

Social Media Use By Non-Profit Organizations In Kenya, Irene M. Malinga

Masters Essays

Social media is used by individuals, companies, government institutes and organizations to communicate to the public, to market their products, as well as conduct public relations. In Kenya, companies, individuals and the government have mastered the public relations and marketing aspect of social media, yet local organizations are still struggling with finding their voice in the social media spaces. However, local organizations have mastered the act of using social media to reach their audiences. Although research has been done on how many Kenyan users are on various social media platforms, there is less information on how organizations use social media …


Public Relations Strategies To Manage Collegiate Co-Curricular Programs, Sarah Szweda Jul 2017

Public Relations Strategies To Manage Collegiate Co-Curricular Programs, Sarah Szweda

Masters Essays

The purpose of this project was to illustrate how principles of communications management, specifically the concepts of branding, audience analysis, relationship building and strategic communication plans, should be utilized in institutions of higher learning to manage and promote involvement in collegiate co-curricular events. This study combines research from student engagement with communication concepts and serves to bridge the gap that exists between literature on student engagement and practical public relations strategies. A case study that analyzes one collegiate cocurricular in terms of those four core concepts of communications management, providing practical findings and suggestions for implementing those strategies at other …


Branding A University Through An Experience: An Audit Of John Carroll University’S Communication Touch Points, Tori M. Price Apr 2017

Branding A University Through An Experience: An Audit Of John Carroll University’S Communication Touch Points, Tori M. Price

Masters Essays

This project was designed to compare branding and higher education literature to determine how a higher educational institution can generate brand loyalty and brand advocates through a process of managed communication touch points. John Carroll has received national recognition for their academic programs and has been regarded by many alumni as a great university experience. Therefore, an audit of John Carroll University’s communication efforts will demonstrate a comparison between the university’s communication process and the research, to determine how exactly brand loyalty is generated at a small, private, Jesuit university. The literature review will serve as a “best practices” guide. …


Pharma Goes Social: Exploring Social Media Guidelines For Pharmaceutical Direct To Consumer Advertising, Lisa Ferian Apr 2017

Pharma Goes Social: Exploring Social Media Guidelines For Pharmaceutical Direct To Consumer Advertising, Lisa Ferian

Masters Essays

Direct to consumer advertising of pharmaceutical increased in the United States between 2015 and 2016 by 9% to $5.6 billion (McCaffrey, 2017). The only two countries which allow detailed product claim advertisements are the United Sates and New Zealand. While traditional advertising channels have been successful to pharmaceutical companies, many are looking to turn to digital options such as social media to better reach their audiences and work around increased strictness of advertising to physicians. To date, minimal guidance has been provided by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) when it comes to social media, …


Comparative Content Analysis Regarding Brand Management Through Influencer Marketing, Julia Hurt Apr 2017

Comparative Content Analysis Regarding Brand Management Through Influencer Marketing, Julia Hurt

Masters Essays

The divide between advertising, marketing, and public relations has deteriorated over time, where each has a specific focus but no longer a particular correct way of reaching audiences. With the ever-growing presence of online social influencers, a new marketing practice known as influencer marketing has evolved, where brands connect with consumers in an authentic and meaningful way. Influencer marketing is a form of marketing that identifies and targets individuals through the influence of bloggers and their active voice. Research indicates how influence plays a role through social media to reach consumers. However, there is a gap in research when it …


Assessment Of Tips From Former Smokers: Implications For An Advance Directive Completion Campaign For Young Adults, Kimberly Clark Apr 2017

Assessment Of Tips From Former Smokers: Implications For An Advance Directive Completion Campaign For Young Adults, Kimberly Clark

Masters Essays

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Digital Fanbases: How The Athletic Department In The Ohio Athletic Conference Engage With Audiences, Dale Armbruster Apr 2017

Digital Fanbases: How The Athletic Department In The Ohio Athletic Conference Engage With Audiences, Dale Armbruster

Masters Essays

Research has long sought to define and quantify the component of relationships within strategic public relations management. With the development of social media, public relations practitioners have new methods to employ in building and maintaining two-way relationships with audiences and key publics. This study is intended to expand upon current organization-management research and identify best practices for athletic departments seeking to engage with their audiences. The development of organization-public models is detailed, along with historical application of the concept to athletics. Analysis of Twitter data revealed common themes among athletic departments that engage audiences successfully. The study concludes with a …


The University As The Victim: How To Respond To The Media’S Allegations Of Sexual Assault On Campus, Elizabeth Juran Jul 2016

The University As The Victim: How To Respond To The Media’S Allegations Of Sexual Assault On Campus, Elizabeth Juran

Masters Essays

No abstract provided.


A Comprehensive Marketing Plan To Achieve I-Smile’S Marketing Strategies And Objectives, Istvan Baricz Apr 2016

A Comprehensive Marketing Plan To Achieve I-Smile’S Marketing Strategies And Objectives, Istvan Baricz

Masters Essays

No abstract provided.


Brand Integration And Sports Sponsorship: Benefits And Pitfalls, Tamzin Barroilhet Apr 2016

Brand Integration And Sports Sponsorship: Benefits And Pitfalls, Tamzin Barroilhet

Masters Essays

This essay is an overview of all the different ways for brands to integrate their message and identity with sports sponsorships. It also evaluates the current phenomenon of what sports sponsorship is in regards to today’s global marketing. This text will assess the relevancy that has allowed the different communication media to stay up to date with all the advancements in technology and how they apply to the sports marketing mix. Models of sponsorship and specific data research on consumerism will also be showcased to explain their influences on best marketing practices for brands to communicate through the sporting industry. …


Wine Public Relations: Promoting Georgian Wine In The U.S.Market, Tea Kokhreidze Apr 2016

Wine Public Relations: Promoting Georgian Wine In The U.S.Market, Tea Kokhreidze

Masters Essays

This project offers a hypothetical public relations plan for Georgian wine to achieve success in establishing Georgian wine export to the United States. It begins with the history of wine public relations and explores how winning public relations campaigns have been conducted in the wine business. Based on research presented in the literature review, a hypothetical public relations plan is provided on how to build a brand image for Georgia as an origin for wine and introduce Georgian wines to various U.S. markets. The public relations plan presented in the paper will aim to: introduce Georgian wines to various U.S. …


“Columbia Protects Rapists”: A Public Relations Approach To Managing Collegiate Sexual Assault Scandals, Michelle J. Kolk Jan 2016

“Columbia Protects Rapists”: A Public Relations Approach To Managing Collegiate Sexual Assault Scandals, Michelle J. Kolk

Masters Essays

No abstract provided.


Buy Local Brands Rising: The Secret Ingredient To Sustaining An Enduring Cleveland Bakery’S Legacy, Rebecca C. Wrenn Jan 2016

Buy Local Brands Rising: The Secret Ingredient To Sustaining An Enduring Cleveland Bakery’S Legacy, Rebecca C. Wrenn

Masters Essays

This creative project explores the subject of brand sustainability for local businesses. Evaluating bodies of literature in place branding and brand management, the project aims to investigate the trendy philosophy known as buy local, how small businesses can harness the power of their local community to both develop and sustain the company’s brand. With success from buy local campaigns, small businesses in return strengthen the community’s economy and the city’s brand. This essay uses Davis Bakery and Delicatessen, a 76-year-old Cleveland business, as a case study to illustrate the creation and maintenance of a buy local brand. The case study …


Sports Studies: Public Relations Guidelines, Kevin Smith Apr 2015

Sports Studies: Public Relations Guidelines, Kevin Smith

Masters Essays

With numerous sport studies programs throughout the country being added, this project is intended to function as a guide for developing a public relations plan to launch and grow these new programs. This paper will offer a hypothetical public relations plan for schools to use as a guide when adding their program.