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Linjuan Rita Men Recognized for Scholarly Research Achievements by Academic Analytics

Tuesday April 15, 2025

Linjuan Rita Men, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations professor and director of Internal Communication Research, has been recognized by Academic …
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Max Williams Receives a 2025 Division Three Superior Accomplishment Award

Thursday January 30, 2025

Max Williams, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Division of Research research administration director, is the recipient of a 2025 UF Division Three Superior …
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Linjuan Rita Men Receives a 2025 Division Three Superior Accomplishment Award

Tuesday January 28, 2025

Linjuan Rita Men, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations professor and director of Internal Communication Research, is the recipient of a 2025 UF …
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AI Automates PR, But Human Intuition Still Rules

Tuesday October 29, 2024

The central purpose of public relations remains rooted in creativity that artificial intelligence cannot replace. AI can help automate and streamline repetitive tasks, but it can’t build relationships, craft compelling, authentic narratives and create events that engage target audiences, according to new research.

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Four UFCJC Faculty Included in 2024 Stanford Top 2% Scientists List

Monday October 7, 2024

Four University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications faculty have been included in the 2024 Stanford University Top 2% Scientists List that shows which scientists have had the biggest …
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Linjuan Rita Men Presents at First International StratCom Public Forum in New York City

Friday October 4, 2024

Linjuan Rita Men, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations professor and director of Internal Communication Research, was a speaker at the StratCom …
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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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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

Men will serve as the College’s scholarly and public thought leader on internal communication research through academic and professional publications, pursuit of extramural funding, professional outreach, and media interviews.

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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

New research explores how social presence and conversational human voice can affect public perception of an organization using chatbots, AI-based automated virtual assistants.

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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 has become a lucrative business tool for companies to engage the public. But brands using social media aren’t always met with open arms. New research looks at the impact of negative peer communication on an organization’s relationship with its audience.

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