International Political PR: trends and issues

The Borat phenomenon

2009-01-09T11:15:00.004Z

Who doesn't know about Borat these days?The show that surprisingly enough made Kazakhstan famous. Now, the angle of this popularity is what is being discussed in masses. However, having spoken to some officials at the Kazakhstan Embassy in the UK (wished to remain anonymous), there was one thing that I've been told clearly: "Nothing that we've been doing for years of diplomatic work has made our

How do general PR trends affect International Political PR tactics?

2009-01-09T10:30:00.003Z

There are several current trends in the field of Public Relations industry that are believed to shape its future and bring in some possible changes. In their blogs Steve Rubel and Ross Dawson for instance talk about the following things:Media transformationClient increasing expectations Businnesses choosing to have a dialogue with consumers Rise of technology (hence, multi channel flow of

The fight of PR cases: The Russian Bear vs The Wild Wild West

2009-01-08T14:26:00.004Z

Ladies and Gentlemen!Welcome to the fighting ring of Media Relations! In the right-side corner is our come-back player, The Russian Bear! Look at him: he's massive, in a good physical shape, eager to prove its right to be called a civilized country and furious in his wish to beat his competitor! And here comes the competitor! Please welcome the multiple world winner, mega-experienced and

Could Third World War be a Media War?

2009-01-08T13:04:00.004Z

I shall start by listing the information sources that all mentioned one thing: in order to succeed in International Political Communications/Marketing a country MUST diversify, improve, upgrade, undertake a certain strategic path in Media Relations:http://www.soob.ru/n/2000/11-12/s/20 (in Russian)http://www.kursach.com/biblio/0005001/0900.htm (in Russian) http://www.raso.ru/?action=show&id=54995

Book review: Communication Of Politics by B. Newman and D. Vercic

2009-01-08T11:48:00.003Z

In a complex process of information search that one needs to get at least a non-biased view on a particular issue (especially academic) we come across so much material and usually end up with bits and pieces of a puzzle, and it becomes quite a challenge to get a clear picture. Therefore, you are very lucky if you manage to find one source that helps you to clear up at least 40% of what you wanted

Special thanks to my interviewees

2008-12-26T09:38:00.001Z

I would like to express my special thanks to Ms. Maria Glebova (Ogilvy Central Asia Managing director) and Mr. Nail Akhmedzhanov (10 years of PR management in Gallaher Ltd., currently self-employed) who have devoted their time and shared their views, knowledge and experience, and shared invaluable insights into peculiarities of Kazakh PR practice

Peculiarities of PR in Kazakhstan: how do we build a poisitive country image?

2008-12-24T10:49:00.000Z