Network Television News Coverage of Public Relations: An Exploratory Census of Content.

Discusses media coverage of public relations topics. Describes a census of television news stories about public relations. Finds increased coverage from 1980 through 1995, and that politicians and foreign governments are the most commonly reported on users. States that stories generally have a neutral tone and assume the "press agentry" model of public relations--themes involve war, disaster, or distraction. (PA)