10 Interesting Fact About The history of public relations

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• History of Public Relations began in the 20th century when large companies began to recognize the importance of effective communication with the public.
• Initially, public relations is widely used to promote products and services, but over time, public relations is also used to improve the company's image.
• In 1929, Edward Bernays, dubbed as the father of public relations, published a propaganda book that discusses how to use persuasive techniques can affect public opinion.
• During World War II, Public Relations was used as a propaganda tool by the government and the military to influence public opinion and strengthen support in war.
• In the 1950s, television became a very popular media and companies began to use public relations to promote their products and services through television advertisements.
• In the 1960s, the Civil Rights and Anti-War Protest Movement influenced the practice of public relations and forced companies to pay more attention to their social responsibilities.
• In the 1980s, public relations began to focus on the use of technology and electronic communication to achieve a wider public.
• In the 1990s, public relations increasingly connected to the world of politics and decision making at the government level.
• In the 2000s, social media became increasingly popular and public relations began to use this platform to interact with the public and strengthen the company's image.
• At present, public relations continues to grow and become more integrated with overall business marketing and communication.