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Study: Understanding the Potential Uses of AI Can Help Shape the Future of Public Relations

Tuesday September 17, 2024

A new study has found that a timely and nuanced understanding of artificial intelligence’s (AI) potential to drive innovation and enhance strategies can help shape the future of public relations. …
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Linjuan Rita Men Comments on How Managers Should Respond to Union Organizing Efforts

Tuesday January 23, 2024

Linjuan Rita Men, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations professor and director of Internal Communication Research, is quoted in “Workers are …
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Two Faculty Receive UFCJC’s 2023 International Educator of the Year Awards

Friday November 17, 2023

Linjuan Rita Men, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations professor and director of Internal Communication Research, and UFCJC Journalism Assistant …
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University of Florida Launches Internal Communication Research Hub

Monday August 28, 2023

The global pandemic has thrust internal communications into the forefront of organizations, as companies and their leaders are realizing how important it is to keep their employees informed, …
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Study: Diversity Communication and Cultural Intelligence Can Have a Positive Effect on Employee Engagement

Thursday June 29, 2023

A new study has found that diversity communication and cultural intelligence have a positive relationship with employee engagement directly and indirectly in an inclusive climate. The findings by …
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Linjuan Rita Men Co-Authors Book Chapter on the Power of AI-Enabled Chatbots as a Tool for Organizational Social Media Listening

Thursday May 4, 2023

Linjuan Rita Men, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations professor and director of Internal Communication Research, is the co-author of “The Power …
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UFCJC Faculty, Doctoral Student and Alumna Receive 2023 Page/Johnson Legacy Scholar Research Grants

Thursday April 20, 2023

Linjuan Rita Men, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations professor and director of Internal Communication Research, Won-Ki Moon, Advertising assistant …
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Three UFCJC Students Receive an Honorable Mention in the 2023 Page Society Student Case Study Competition

Thursday April 6, 2023

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations seniors Darian Hernandez, Carolina Gnerre and Taimarie Carasa, led by Public Relations …
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Linjuan Rita Men, UFCJC Doctoral Students and Alumnus Author Book Chapter on Leadership Communication

Wednesday December 14, 2022

Linjuan Rita Men, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations professor and director of Internal Communication Research, doctoral students Jie Jin and …
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Study: Internal Communication Can Help Strengthen Employee Engagement

Wednesday December 14, 2022

A new study has found that internal communication can help strengthen employee organizational engagement. The findings by Linjuan Rita Men, University of Florida College of Journalism and …
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Linjuan Rita Men Assumes New Role of Director of Internal Communication Research

Tuesday November 8, 2022

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications today announced that Public Relations Professor Linjuan Rita Men will take on the new role of Director of Internal Communication …
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Linjuan Rita Men Receives 2022 PRSA Educators Academy Summit Top Faculty Paper Award

Friday October 21, 2022

Linjuan Rita Men, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations professor, and a team of researchers are the recipients of 2022 Public Relations Society …
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Harnessing the Power of Chatbot Social Conversations

Monday August 8, 2022

Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, with chatbots as a particularly ubiquitous form of it. Chatbots are automated virtual assistants that can be programmed to interact with humans in …
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Five UFCJC Faculty Receive Promotions

Friday July 1, 2022

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) today announced promotions for five faculty members. Eric Esterline, Media Production, Management, and Technology lecturer …
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Study: Strategic Communication About Purpose Can Help Build Employee Organizational Trust During Times of Change

Thursday June 23, 2022

A new study by a team of University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) researchers found that communicating purpose could be an effective strategic communication tactic to …
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Study: Harnessing the Unique Conversation Power of Chatbots Can Enhance Public Relations Outcomes

Monday June 20, 2022

A new study has found that organizations can harness the unique conversation power of chatbots for enhancing perceived organizational listening and associated outcomes, according to researchers …
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Rita Men Receives Prestigious AEJMC Krieghbaum Under-40 Award

Friday May 27, 2022

Rita Men, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations associate professor, is the recipient of the 2022 Hillier Krieghbaum Under-40 Award from the …
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CJC Public Relations Faculty and Staff Will Present and Receive Awards at IPRRC 2022

Wednesday March 2, 2022

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications faculty and doctoral students will be presenting at the International Public Relations Research Conference in Orlando, Florida from …
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Exploring Negative Comments About Brands on Social Media and Its Impact on Organization-Public Relationships

Thursday September 23, 2021

Social media began as a way to connect with friends and family, but in recent years, it has also become a lucrative business tool. Social media can be a convenient, affordable and interactive way for …
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Rita Men Explores the Use of AI-Driven Chatbots for Public Relations

Wednesday April 21, 2021

By Lenore Devore, B.S. Journalism 1984 Building upon her background in corporate communication research, Public Relations Associate Professor Rita Men went into high gear during the pandemic to study …
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3 Ways Employers Could Help Fight Vaccine Skepticism

Monday March 22, 2021

This article by Public Relations Associate Professor Rita Men originally appeared in The Conversation on March 18, 2021.  Ending the pandemic depends on achieving herd immunity, estimated at …
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Rita Men Authors Article on How Employers Can Help Fight Vaccine Skepticism

Friday March 19, 2021

Rita Men, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations associate professor, is the author of “Three Ways Employers Could Help Fight Vaccine Skepticism” …
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Rita Men Co-Authors Article on Communication Climate and Organizational Identification

Thursday March 4, 2021

Rita Men, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations associate professor, is the co-author of “Communication Climate and Organizational Identification: The Keys …
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CJC Faculty and Students to Be Recognized at Annual IPRRC Conference

Monday March 1, 2021

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications faculty and graduate students will be the recipients of prestigious awards from the International Public Relations Research Conference …