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FARA and Governments’ Use of Public Relations. James Bateman. United States Government. Office of Global Communications (OGC)
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FARA and Governments’ Use of Public Relations James Bateman
United States Government • Office of Global Communications (OGC) • “The OGC was formed in 2002 to coordinate strategic communications overseas that integrate the President’s themes and truthfully depict America and Administration policies.” • Important role of OGC is countering propaganda and disinformation • OGC coordination efforts focus on 1) daily messages, 2) communications planning, and 3) long-term strategy global messenger.pdf
United States Government • House of Representatives Special Investigations Division report 2001-2004 • Bush Administration spending for PR • Federal Agencies spending for PR • PR agencies that received federal contracts • Government Accountability Office findings
FARA • Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 • Purpose of FARA • How it works • Registration • 2007 Statistics • June 30 2007.pdf • Example
Saudi Arabia • Qorvis Communications • Patton Boggs
Conclusion • Governments were among the first organizations to need, and to practice, public relations • Many governments today are hiring PR agencies to promote their country’s image abroad • Public diplomacy or propaganda? • How FARA and governments’ use of public relations affects me