Here are the 3 (possible) definitions of public relations
One of them will become the definition of public relations. What do you think?
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Definition No. 1:
Public relations is the management function of researching, engaging, communicating, and collaborating with stakeholders in an ethical manner to build mutually-beneficial relationships and achieve results.
(Read the annotated version here.)
Definition No. 2:
Public relations is a strategic communication process that develops and maintains mutually-beneficial relationships between organizations and their key publics.
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