History of Public Relations

‘Her-story’ a new theme for IHPRC 2016

The Call for Papers for the International History of Public Relations Conference (IHPRC) 2016 has been launched. The seventh IHPRC will be held on 6-7 July 2016 at Bournemouth University in southern England. The ‘her-story’ of public relations, which emphasizes the under-researched role of women in the formation and expansion of public relations, will be… Read more » about ‘Her-story’ a new theme for IHPRC 2016

IHPRC 2015 Schedule available

With 44 papers across two intensive days in July, the International History of Public Relations Conference will have its highest-ever number of presentations. The conference on 8-9 July at Bournemouth University is being held for the sixth time and includes papers from authors in 20 countries. “The strength-in-depth of the papers shows how far the… Read more » about IHPRC 2015 Schedule available

Abstracts for IHPRC 2015 are online

The 46 abstracts of papers chosen for presentation at the International History of Public Relations Conference 2015 are now available at: https://microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk/historyofpr/files/2010/11/IHPRC-2105-Abstracts.pdf This is the largest selection of papers chosen for IHPRC since it was first held in 2010 and, says conference chair Professor Tom Watson, “it is indicative of the increasing quality of research… Read more » about Abstracts for IHPRC 2015 are online

IHPRC 2015 Registration is now open

Registration for the International History of Public Relations Conference 2015 is now open. It is hoped that the annual conference will hear the largest-ever number of papers, with offers made to 44 authors and joint authors from around the world. You can register at: https://microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk/historyofpr/registration/ * The conference’s ‘early bird’ rate is £260.00 for bookings… Read more » about IHPRC 2015 Registration is now open

PR Museum launched in NYC

The Museum of Public Relations was launched in the Library at Baruch College in New York City this week. A 20-year labour of love by Shelley and Barry Spector, the Museum now has a physical home in Manhattan where its collection of books, artefacts and interview are on display: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/news/PRMuseumCollection.htm. IHPRC has been following the… Read more » about PR Museum launched in NYC

IHPRC 2014 Proceedings online

The Proceedings of the International History of Public Relations Conference 2014 are now online at http://historyofpr.com/proceedings. There are 32 papers and abstracts from historians and researchers in a dozen countries. Topics range from the PR history of the German manufacturer Krupp to classical antecedents of public relations to the communication activities of the three most… Read more » about IHPRC 2014 Proceedings online

IHPRC 2015 Call for Papers launched

The Call for Papers for the International History of Public Relations Conference 2015 has been launched. The conference will be held, for the sixth year, at Bournemouth University in England on July 8-9, 2015. More than 160 papers from over 30 countries have been presented at IHPRC since 2010, making it the major academic event for research and… Read more » about IHPRC 2015 Call for Papers launched

Dates for IHPRC 2015

The dates for the sixth International History of Public Relations Conference have been announced as Wednesday July 8 and Thursday July 9, 2015. The conference will again be held at Bournemouth University in England. A Call for Papers will be issued shortly.

UK PR education history online in PREF archive

An insight into the first decade of PR education in the UK has just been posted online. It is the archive of the Public Relations Educators Forum (PREF) from 1994 to 1999, its most active years. It can be found at: http://microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk/historyofpr/files/2010/03/PREF-Archive-1994-1999.pdf Catalogued by Professor Tom Watson of Bournemouth University’s Media School, it illustrates the growth… Read more » about UK PR education history online in PREF archive