Public Relations

Pat Ford, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations professional-in-residence and lecturer, was featured in “Reputation Management & Crisis Communication with Pat Ford,” an episode of the podcast “The Business That Story Built” posted on Aug. 28. In the podcast, host Christie Bilbrey asks Ford to…

A new study has found that conservative media use is associated with greater perceived distance to COVID-19, while less partisan news use is associated with a smaller perceived distance. The findings by Jay Hmielowski, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations associate professor, UFCJC doctoral student…

Pam Fultz, senior communications manager at Vi and University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications online master’s program adjunct instructor, was interviewed for an episode of the “On Top of PR” podcast from AXIA Public Relations on Aug. 29. In “The Benefits of Purpose-Driven Storytelling,” Fultz discusses purpose-driven storytelling,…

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications alumna Lainey Johnson, B.S. Public Relations 2008, will be recognized as one of eight outstanding content marketers at the 2023 Top Women in Marketing Awards Luncheon presented by PR Daily on Oct. 26 in New York City. Johnson, who earned her MBA…

Alpha PR, the Public Relations firm affiliated with UF’s chapter of PRSSA, is accepting applications for multiple positions. Alpha PR empowers members to produce data-based, creative and quality work to encourage professional growth. If you are looking to gain PR experience by working with real clients, scan the QR code…

Rebecca Frazer, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations assistant professor, is the co-recipient of two National Communication Association (NCA) 2023 Top Paper Awards in both the Mass Communication and Communication and Social Cognition Divisions. In the Mass Communication Division, Frazer and Matthew Grizzard, an associate professor…

Julie Frey, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Office of Careers and Corporate Partnerships director, will be inducted as president-elect of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) on Aug. 7 at the Waldorf Astoria in Orlando. In her new role, she will work with chapter presidents-elect, assist chapters…

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Board has announced that the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations program has been approved for recertification for its resident undergraduate program and received initial certification for the online undergraduate program, online postgraduate program and resident postgraduate program.…

A new study has found that reactions to online COVID-19 death stories can be explained by narrative moral judgment theories. The findings by incoming University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations assistant professor Rebecca Frazer and colleagues at The Ohio State University are featured in “Demystifying Schadenfreude:…

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Department has emerged as the academic university program that produced the highest number of publications among 108 institutions over four continents. The details are featured in the study “Social Construction of Public Relations Knowledge for Academic Institutions Worldwide:…

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Associate Dean for Research and Public Relations Professor Marcia DiStaso, APR, has been elected to the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) 2023 College of Fellows. She is one of 19 public relations professionals and educators in the 2023 class who have…

Myiah Hutchens, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Associate Professor, has been named chair of the Public Relations Department, after serving as interim chair since May 2022. During her tenure as interim chair, the department proposed two additional tracks: Public Interest Communications and Corporate Communication.…