A popular social media influencer posts a picture of themselves using a new skincare product. Later, the company starts using that same image in their advertising campaigns without the influencer’s permission, claiming it shows a “real customer testimonial.” Which of the following best describes the legal/ethical issue in this scenario? 

Which of the following scenarios describes a public relations function MOST likely to have strong influence on CEO decision-making?

Sasha, a public relations specialist, was being interviewed by a reporter from the high school newspaper on Career Day “What do you like best about the work you do?” the reporter asked. “That’s easy,” Sasha quickly replied. “I can sum it up in three words:”

Neysa wishes to open a franchise. She tries to negotiate with the franchisor regarding the mandatory arbitration clause and the waiver of a jury clause. Still, the franchisor will not change a single word in those clauses. Neysa eventually gives up and signs the franchise agreement. Neysa quite likely could not have gotten different arbitration and jury trial clauses at different franchises. What type of clauses are these?

The Santa Fe College’s Teaching Zoo announced a new construction project that is the zoo’s largest project in decades. What will this project add to the zoo?

10-year-old Josiah walks into a toy store, TOYS 4 US!, to buy a cool new dump truck with his birthday savings. Two days later, the truck Josiah bought was deemed collectable (a collector’s item) and thus began selling on EBay for triple the price Josiah had paid. The TOYS 4 US! manager realizes this and attempts to cancel the contract he made with Josiah. Will this cancellation be successful? Why or why not?

Gabrielle gets car insurance from Lamont Insured Enterprises, Inc. (“LIE, Inc.”). Every six months, LIE, Inc. automatically renews Gabrielle’s policy and charges Gabrielle’s credit card for the next six months. This process has been occurring for five years. One week after the automatic renewal, Gabrielle is in a car accident, and her car is totaled. LIE, Inc. refuses to pay and claims there is not a valid contract. Was there a valid contract?

Resolving the question of who is responsible for employee communications when an organization is in the news represents a possible conflict between the public relations department and the ___________ department.

Elvira is visiting a local high school to discuss her career in public relations. One of the students asks Elvira to explain where the concepts that make up public relations began. Which of the following demonstrates Elvira’s best response?

Blossom wants to sell her old red truck. In an effort to sell it quickly, Blossom mails a letter to her long-time friend, Hedda, offering to sell the truck to Hedda for $15,000. Three days after Blossom sends that letter to Hedda, Blossom’s boyfriend, Boyce, informs Blossom that the truck is actually worth $30,000! However, just minutes after Hedda posts (i.e., puts in the mail) a letter with the postmaster accepting Blossom’s offer, Amelia calls Blossom telling her the new price for the old red truck is $30,000. Does Blossom have to uphold the deal and sell Hedda the truck for $15,000?