Communication

Impact of Social Media on Public Relations Impact of Social Media on Public Relations Organizational communication has evolved significantly in the last ten years. Currently, social media plays a critical role in building and sustaining relationships with stakeholders. Multinational companies and small and medium enterprises alike, are increasingly embracing social media platforms to improve and safeguard their reputational assets. Consequently, public relations professionals have begun to shift from overreliance on traditional media such as television […]

The Decision for Publishing or Not Publishing the Cover Photo The Decision for Publishing or Not Publishing the Cover Photo Introduction/Situational Definition Louisiana’s altered image is just but an example of the many cases of media manipulations that have published images/stories intentionally to deviate from the original story. As a journalist, one is bound to codes of ethics, truth, correct information and authentication of source relied on. As such, Test of Time and misinformation is […]

Effects of Stereotypes in Media Effects of Stereotypes in Media The media acts as a source of information and entertainment to a majority of people in society. It influences how people perceive the world as they grow up. A few stereotypes can, therefore, interfere with the existing beliefs and ideologies of the society. Media exposure has a high level of persuasiveness on society, thus making it hard for individuals not to get swayed by what […]

The Past, Present, and Future of Laptops The Past, Present, and Future of Laptops             The use of laptops and other personal computers has increased rapidly in modern day living. The demand and burdens of contemporary lifestyles have significantly reduced due to the quick access provided by the laptop and other portable devices. People can now access their health information, shop online, balance work and home, communicate more with their loved ones and business partners, […]

Intercultural Interview Intercultural Interview Trenholm (2014) makes a broader definition of culture considering the wide use of the word. According to Trenholm (2014, p. 321), culture makes up of all-round life of an individual and activities learned and shared among members of the same cultural group. The author’s definition exemplifies the unlimited contextual scope of culture. The ambiguity in the description is furthered by Klopf who defines culture as “the environment made by humans” (Trenholm, […]