In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Bridgen discusses her research on the hidden aspects of public relations practice, particularly focusing on women working in stigmatized industries. She shares insights from her co-edited book "Women's Work in Public Relations" and discusses the importance of studying lived experiences in PR beyond mainstream corporate practice. The conversation explores the challenges of editing a global collection, the complexities of PR work in contested industries, and the need to look beyond conventional narratives in PR scholarship.
Key Takeaways
PR practitioners in stigmatized industries often develop selective disclosure strategies about their work
There's more meritocracy and opportunity for advancement in some "hidden" industries than mainstream PR
Planning in non-traditional PR sectors tends to be more flexible and agile
Global perspectives in PR research face language and cultural barriers
Understanding "lived experience" is crucial for comprehensive PR scholarship
Social mobility opportunities exist in unexpected sectors of PR
PR education needs to focus more on real people rather than abstract demographics
