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Prof. Dr. Kenn Gaither

Dean of the School of Communications and Professor of Strategic Communications · School of Communications · Elon University

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Academic focus & active research

Dean Gaither is an expert on international public relations and media diplomacy, authoring definitive books on overseas propaganda, corporate nation branding, and intercultural strategic messaging.

International Public Relations Public Diplomacy Global Media Framing Propaganda and Nation Branding

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Institution: Elon University
Department / Faculty: School of Communications
Primary Field: International Public Relations
Campus Location: Elon, North Carolina, United States

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