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Q3B · Explain any five Emerging Trends in PR
2024-12-11 · Semester V final / re-exam
Actual TEE paper · 100 marks · Q1 compulsory + any four complete Q2–Q7
2024-12-11 · Q3B · Previous-paper question. Explain any five Emerging Trends in PR. [10 marks]
Answer
Definition. Contemporary PR increasingly combines digital listening, creator relationships, data-informed evaluation, multimedia communication and responsible use of automated tools.
In simple words. New tool se trust automatic nahi banta; verification aur disclosure chahiye.
Understand it step by step
- Digital dialogue: monitor relevant public concerns and respond through appropriate channels, without treating all online comments as representative research.
- Creator and community relations: collaborate with credible voices and disclose paid relationships. Large follower counts do not guarantee relevance or trust.
- Data and outcomes: compare communications performance with defined objectives; distinguish impressions from meaningful change.
- Multimedia and accessibility: use captioned video, clear visuals and accessible text versions for different audiences.
- Automation and AI: tools can assist drafting and analysis, but people must verify facts, permissions and context. Do not manufacture public support, quotations or evidence.
- Purpose and accountability: claims about social or environmental responsibility require evidence and organisational action.
See it in use
Five examinable trends with distinct explanations
| Trend | What it changes | Example / caution |
|---|---|---|
| Data analytics | Tests which messages and channels relate to defined outcomes | Compare understanding across segments; do not equate impressions with trust |
| AI assistance | Supports drafting and information analysis | Human review must verify facts and context |
| Bots and chatbots | Provide routine responses at scale | Disclose automation and offer human escalation |
| Influencer relationships | Connect to relevant communities | Check fit and disclose sponsorship |
| Strategic / integrated communication | Coordinates PR, advertising and customer experience | Keep claims consistent while preserving editorial and sponsorship distinctions |