In Class Activity

1. Pop culture portrays PR as something that alters the truth and that the jobs they are doing are all luxurious. They portray them as somewhat evil and that they are always out to make people look bad, and can be easily manipulated to make someone look good.

2. Some ideas to change the perspective of PR are to 1. educate people on what PR professionals actually do to avoid the stereotypes put on media. 2. Spread the word that positive campaigns and displays on social media are also PR.
We can all improve the publics understanding of PR by educating ourselves and therefore educating others.

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