The Classic Role of Public Relations Is

question 65

Multiple Choice

The classic role of public relations is

• A) the use of unpaid media to convey a message that is traditionally carried by paid media.
• B) to minimize any and all negative messages about a company.
• C) to foster goodwill between a firm and its constituent groups.
• D) the use of personal contact with media figures, with the goal of presenting products, services, or business organizations in the best possible light.

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