Public Relations.

[Mind_your_head]

Do companies even HAVE 'public relations' departments anymore? Do school offer this in their course work?

(Thankfully, outta 'the loop', but now I'm wondering)

TIA,
M_Y_H

[HEyHEY]

1. Everyone has them

I'm a reporter and can't do a damned thing without going through one of them. In fact, there's only been a handful of times where a big company or something even let me talk to the president or VP.

[Mind_your_head]

2. I'm not talking about being able to talk witha VP or pres,,,,,,,

I'm asking/talking about TALKING WITH THE PUBLIC! People, everyday PEOPLE, capishe? (understand?)!!!!

on edit: you're not stoopid. Hit your own d*mned head against a wall.

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[asthmaticeog]

8. Um, talking to the media basically IS talking to the public.

Because, you see, hang on tight, this may blow your mind - media report information to - gasp, choke, spit-take - the public. Because it's vastly more efficient to convey information to outlets a lot of people are going to read/watch anyway than it is to, say, head downtown with a stack of flyers. Capice? (understand?)!!!!

[CoffeeCat]

3. The majority of companies have PR departments...

I worked in PR for 15 years, before I became a stay-at-home mom.

I mainly worked for high-tech companies and I really enjoyed the work.

I looked at my job as a way to help the companies--and to help reporters. I
researched my reporters. I knew what they ate for breakfast. I pitched them stories
that I knew would interest them, and I would often offer exclusives. I provided
interviews with the people in the company who were interesting and colorful--and I
respected their time and deadlines.

Many schools offer courses in public relations. I graduated with a degree in journalism, and
we could pick an "emphasis." I picked PR and also science writing.

Most PR/communication degrees are taught through journalism departments.

That's probably more info than you wanted, but there it is. :)

...I miss the work!

[Mind_your_head]

4. You lived/worked in the 'bad ole' years' or 'good ole' years.

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[Mind_your_head]

10. I trust you have put me on 'ignore' then.

Peace,
M_Y_H

[CoffeeCat]

9. I'm not sure what you mean...

...but, OK!

[DailyGrind51]

7. Sometimes the public relations function is handled within another department,

like marketing or even human resources.