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UFCJC Faculty Contribute to 2023 Commission on Public Relations Education’s Signature Report

Friday October 20, 2023

Three University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) faculty members have contributed to the Commission on Public Relations Education’s (CPRE) 2023 Signature Report, …
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Study: Effective CEO Vision Communication Can Increase Employee Engagement

Monday July 31, 2023

A new study has found that effective CEO vision communication can help employees understand how their work contributes to and fosters a greater sense of purpose and can increase emotional attachment …
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Marcia DiStaso Elected to PRSA 2023 College of Fellows

Wednesday July 19, 2023

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Associate Dean for Research and Public Relations Professor Marcia DiStaso, APR, has been elected to the Public Relations Society of …
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Marcia DiStaso Named Ragan/PR Daily Educator of the Year

Friday May 19, 2023

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Associate Dean for Research Marcia DiStaso has been named Educator of the Year in this year’s Ragan & PR Daily Communicators of …
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UFCJC Public Relations Program Named Top Program in U.S. by PRWeek

Friday March 17, 2023

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations program has been named the 2023 PRWeek Outstanding Education Program. Public Relations senior Sarah Main …
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How Purpose-Driven Organizations Influenced Corporate Actions and Employee Trust During the Global COVID-19 Pandemic

Thursday September 8, 2022

COVID-19 changed everything, including how companies approach business—specifically, the importance of leading with purpose. The pandemic furthered this discourse by showcasing how, in times of …
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Marcia DiStaso Contributes to a Comprehensive 2022 Page Society Guide for Communication Leaders

Thursday July 14, 2022

Marcia DiStaso, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications associate dean for Research and Public Relations professor, was part of a 13-member working group who reviewed research …
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Study: Strategic Communication About Purpose Can Help Build Employee Organizational Trust During Times of Change

Thursday June 23, 2022

A new study by a team of University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) researchers found that communicating purpose could be an effective strategic communication tactic to …
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Study Finds Purpose Communication Can Make a Positive Difference for Companies

Monday June 13, 2022

A new study by a team of University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) researchers found that when U.S. Fortune 100 companies included purpose communication in their …
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Marcia DiStaso Comments on the Importance of Stakeholder Capitalism in the Public Relations Industry

Monday June 13, 2022

Marcia DiStaso, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications associate dean for Research and Public Relations professor, was quoted in “Deconstructing: Stakeholder Capitalism” …
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UFCJC Names Marcia DiStaso Associate Dean for Research

Friday March 11, 2022

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) today named Public Relations Department Chair Marcia DiStaso to the new position of Associate Dean for Research, where she …
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CJC Public Relations Faculty and Staff Will Present and Receive Awards at IPRRC 2022

Wednesday March 2, 2022

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications faculty and doctoral students will be presenting at the International Public Relations Research Conference in Orlando, Florida from …
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Marcia DiStaso and CJC PR Advisory Council Member Selected for 2022 PR Daily Editorial Advisory Board

Tuesday February 1, 2022

Marcia DiStaso, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations (PR) Department professor and chair, and Mark Weiner, UFCJC PR Advisory Council member, have …
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Marcia DiStaso Wins IPR Pathfinder Award Honoring Lifetime Achievement

Wednesday October 27, 2021

The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) today announced that University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Department Chair Marcia DiStaso is the winner of …
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Responding to a Health Crisis on Facebook: The Effects of Response Timing and Message Appeal

Wednesday October 6, 2021

When something bad happens, the public wants to know in a manner that is both timely and appropriate. A timely response during a crisis is critical because the speed of crisis response can influence …
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Marcia DiStaso Comments on How the Pandemic Has Affected PR Education and Jobs

Monday August 30, 2021

Marcia DiStaso, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Department chair, is quoted in “COVID on Campus: A Look into the Pandemic’s Effect on Future PR …
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CJC Faculty, Graduate Students and Alumna Receive 2021 AEJMC Research Paper Awards

Wednesday July 21, 2021

Amy Jo Coffey, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor, is the recipient of the third place faculty …
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CJC Faculty and Doctoral Students Honored in 2021 AEJMC Research Paper Competitions

Monday June 7, 2021

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications faculty and doctoral students are the recipients of research paper awards in the 2021 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass …
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Marcia DiStaso Comments on Student Job Searches in a Virtual World

Monday March 1, 2021

Marcia DiStaso, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Department chair, is quoted in “Making Up for Lost time: What the PR Class of 2021 is Facing as the …
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Marcia DiStaso Named One of the 2020 PRNEWS Top Women in PR

Wednesday December 16, 2020

Marcia DiStaso, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Department chair, has been selected as one of the 2020 PRNEWS Top Women in PR. The prestigious group of …
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Research Study Identifies Roles, Management Structures and Experience Histories of Social Media Managers

Wednesday October 14, 2020

The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) on Tuesday posted a new study, “The Career Path of a Social Media Professional,” which looks at social media manager job roles and responsibilities, …
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Marcia DiStaso Co-Authors Article on Response and Appeal of Social Media Health Crisis Posts

Wednesday September 2, 2020

Marcia DiStaso, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Department chair, is the co-author of “Responding to a Health Crisis on Facebook: The Effects of …
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Patrick Ford Comments on Diversity Issues in the Public Relations Industry

Sunday June 14, 2020

Patrick Ford, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Professional-in-Residence, is quoted in “As the PR Industry Confronts its Diversity Problem, …
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Marcia DiStaso and Gabriela Balayla Receive 2019 PRNews Awards

Friday December 13, 2019

Marcia DiStaso, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Department chair, and Public Relations senior Gabriela Balayla have been recognized by PRNews as PR …