Since 2016 observers have used the idea of a “post-truth” world to explain how the manipulation of the facts – if not reality itself – has led directly to the manipulation of the public and public opinion. Yet in the century before, such charges were also laid at the door of the public relations (PR) industry itself.

PR practitioners deny such charges, claiming instead to bring helpful and professional communications to the assistance of clients and deserving causes. They promise an exciting and attractive working environment to new recruits and a fulfilling career in the future.

Is spin sin? Is PR your ticket to an exciting career? Come along and find out at our next Transylvania Lectures event.

Our guest speaker will be Dr Graham Barnfield who has worked as a PR consultant and account director in the Arabian Gulf, in European Union science communication, and in Westminster election campaigns. He spent 15 years as lecturer/senior lecturer in journalism at the University of East London.

The moderator of the discussion will be Péter Polacsek, CEO at Diversity Advertising, Head of Communications at VIBE Festival.

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