Pitbull PR
April 22, 2008
Reading this article made me begin to think about different levels of PR. Being in school, I have been focusing most of my thoughts on “official” PR, like writing news releases and working for a PR firm. This article, however, made me begin to think about the PR that we, as people, do every day to promote ourselves, our interests, our friends and others. This man didn’t write a news release and send it off to the local newspaper about why pitbulls aren’t as bad as their reputation makes them seem. No, he just used a strategic tactic to influence the behavior and beliefs of his neighbors. This man probably didn’t even think of his move as a PR tactic, but his neighbor saw it in this way.
Thinking about this man’s tactic makes me wonder what kind of PR tactics I’ve used in MY life, without realizing that they are PR tactics. Olga once had a revelation that going to the student rec center to work out is like a self-promoting PR tactic because you are, partially, going there to be seen and give yourself a healthy reputation. I agree with Ms.Walsh about this. Does anyone have any other ideas of “unofficial” PR tactics that people do?
April 22, 2008 at 3:20 pm
I completely agree with your thoughts on the presence of public relations in our everyday lives. It’s fun to think how I am constantly doing public relations for myself.
For example, I make sure that I look clean and put together to show others that I am organized and confident. This also carries over with potential employers. I will always dress in a classic style and speak clearly during an interview so that they notice my professionalism.
April 22, 2008 at 7:51 pm
I think you girls are on to something here…Another example could be with myself (toot, toot) having a class at 8 a.m. everyday. While not as many people may see me as if I was at the gym, those who do see me may regard me as a go-getter, early bird, carpe diem type of guy.
April 22, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Good points, Stacey, Sarah and Pat. Your communication and actions affect your personal public relations. Furthermore, many PR scholars are focusing on how people can cultivate personal relationships with their stakeholders. So even working on relationships with your friends and others is a form of your personal public relations.
By the way, Stacey, your header is terrific. Nice work.
April 29, 2008 at 12:39 pm
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