By Luke Capizzo, University of Missouri, and Andrea Martinez Gonzalez, James Madison University
Especially in a society with eroding trust in institutions, “authenticity” is a buzzword, an ever-present social media aspiration, and a key mindset for strategic communicators.
As expectations for organizations to engage in social issues have increased, it’s no longer enough to simply take public… More
It’s a near certainty that you have a social media account and/or have made an online purchase in your lifetime. But how certain are you about how those companies store or use your data? Sure, you clicked the “Terms and Conditions” button, but do you know if the company might use your data for digital analytics? To develop artificial… More
If you’ve read the Page Center blog the past couple months (or any news outlet, really), it’ll be no surprise to hear that artificial intelligence technology has affected every inch of public communication. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) – an expectation that companies engage in responsible activities that contribute to community, the environment, and society – is no different. First-time… More
For as long as businesses with employees have been around, there has been some form of internal organizational listening. But over the years, things change, and businesses need to adapt to ensure their employees feel heard and respected. Page Center scholars Yuan Wang, City University of Hong Kong, and Rita Linjuan Men, University of Florida, are leading a project… More
The infiltration of artificial intelligence into nearly all aspects of business may mean new responsibilities for public relations practitioners. Page Center scholars I-Huei Cheng, National Chengchi University; Karla Gower, University of Alabama; and Seow Ting Lee, University of Colorado Boulder, are leading a project that will help reveal some of those responsibilities. The project will also learn how practitioners… More
Artificial intelligence is finding a role in nearly every major industry. Human resources is no different. Two scholars are leading a project that will help companies become more transparent about using AI in their hiring practices. The project will not only gauge how people feel about AI, but will also help build trust between companies and stakeholders about how… More