Too often - and yet understandably - people outside of the PR profession ask what PR is all about. But explaining what it is does not mean that it answers the sometimes negative thinking behind the question in the first place. So here's a top 10 check list of What PR is Not.
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I myself have been asked this question many times "what is PR?". Instead of trying to explain everything that this profession is, I like this approach of explaining everything this profession isn't. The list is much shorter.
I especially like the "PR is not marketing/advertising" since many people think it is - I also have a hard time staying away from marketing tactics sometimes.
The next time I am asked this question, I would feel comfortable sharing this article.