Dive into the PR world with The PR Predicament, where two PR practitioners, Eve and Cami, talk about every part of the profession. Join us as we discuss the misrepresentations of PR in the media, referencing characters like Samantha from "Sex and the City" and Olivia Pope from "Scandal." We highlight the misconception of PR work as glamorous and effortless, contrary to the profession's complex, strategic and often misunderstood nature. Together, we emphasize the importance of transparency, ethical practices and the evolving role of digital PR in today's landscape. The conversation dives into the challenges of explaining PR to family and the need for a more accurate portrayal of the profession in media to attract the right talent and respect. Ultimately, we stress the hard work, continuous learning and adaptability required in modern and digital PR.

Podcast Show Notes:

0:30 - Introduction

0:51 - PR Has a PR Problem

1:03 - Samantha Jones

2:57 - The Oversimplification of PR

4:28 - Olivia Pope

6:47 - Dramatization of PR

7:05 - PR Ethics

7:48 - Digital Realm

9:25 - Key Takeaways

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Or, for a little bit more entertainment, read this article analyzing PR professionals in the media: https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/emily-paris-sex-city-samantha-jones-absolutely-fabulous-edina-ultimate-pr-powerhouse

Be sure to connect with us on LinkedIn to stay updated and tell us what PR practitioner in the media you are!

Cami’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camrynlanning/

Eve’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievekrejci/

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