PR practioners and Pop Culture

Abstract

Often public relations practitioners are portrayed negatively. Television and movies have contributed to the impression that these practitioners are mostly dishonest and manipulative. It is important for portrayals of public relations to be true and accurate to the reality of what comprises the activities of public relations practitioners.This paper looks at portrayals of public relations practitioners that have become more prevalent in the late 20th century and early 21st centuries and examines how popular culture has depicted public relations practitioners.