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Principles of Public Relations (29-360)

Communication Theory

“Press agentry. One-way (information) dissemination focusing on publicity for persuasion/attention.

Public information. One-way (information) dissemination providing information.

Two-way asymmetrical. Two-way (research), which is imbalanced in favor of persuading publics to support the organizations’ interests.

Two-way symmetrical. Two-way (research), which is more balanced in terms of creating mutual understanding; moving equilibrium.”

Bowen, S. A., Martin, T. R., & Rawlins, B. (2012). An overview of the public relations functionBusiness Expert Press.

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Benoit, W. L. (2014). Accounts, excuses, and apologies: Image repair theory and research (2nd ed.). State University of New York Press. 

Kent, M. L., & Taylor, M. (2002). Toward a dialogic theory of public relationsPublic Relations Review28(1), 21-37. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0363-8111(02)00108-X

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Dennis, A. R., Fuller, R. M., & Valacich, J. S. (2008). Media, tasks, and communication processes: A theory of media synchronicityMIS Quarterly32(3), 575-600. https://doi.org/10.2307/25148857

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