PR and the Media: The Information Benefit

PR and the Media: The Information Benefit

Public Relations (PR) has a close relationship with journalism, and more widely, the media.   With PR, organisations and institutions are integral sources of information for journalists. This process of sharing information is what we call 'information benefit'....

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Understanding Public Relations

Understanding Public Relations

Understanding Public Relations is mandatory, not only for PR professionals, but for other organisational decision makers as well.   If we want to improve our reputation or run any communication campaign, we have to understand the underlying principles. Even when...

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The Development of Public Relations

The Development of Public Relations

Although the term ‘public relations‘ has been in use for a little more than a century, when do you consider that ‘public relations’ started as a practice?   The development of Public Relations begun much earlier than many think.   Was it at the beginning of...

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International Public Relations

International Public Relations

International Public Relations came to be as Western European economies started to revive in the 1950s and 1960s.   These countries, recovering from World War II, became the target for American corporations. This expansion gave birth to global public relations...

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Responding to the Pandemic Challenges

Responding to the Pandemic Challenges

The impact of the pandemic, and its multiple consequences posed many challenges.   This forced management to think differently. This goal of adaptation and redefinition is associated with Digital Transformation. New forms of Communication are not only tools for...

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How the Portuguese Economy is Attractively Unique

How the Portuguese Economy is Attractively Unique

The Portuguese economy is unique. It is going through a positive transformation. However, there are still some structural challenges that need correction. For example, some aspects of education, training and productivity. Nonetheless, Portugal is transforming the...

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Patience and Persistence in Nation Branding

Patience and Persistence in Nation Branding

Nation Branding was the main topic of the conference organized by aicep Portugal Global.   Trade & Investment Agency (AICEP) was all about Portugal as brand. One of the key takeaways was that countries need a positive a powerful image, and governments are...

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A Plan to Create a Brand Culture for Portugal

A Plan to Create a Brand Culture for Portugal

Aicep Portugal Global - Trade & Investment Agency (AICEP) organised a conference dedicated to Portugal as brand with two main topics on the agenda. One was to understand how Portugal can distinguish itself in the international stage. Basically, how to brand...

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Invest in B2B Communication and Strategy Development

Invest in B2B Communication and Strategy Development

It appears that, in a large number of companies, there is an absence of an organized and transversal Communication structure.   They only think about communication in the concepts of sales and marketing support. It is a solely operational Communication process,...

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