What is the difference between public relations and media relations?

Question

Also, can you get a degree in public relations and be qualified for a career in media relations?

Answer 1

Yes. Public relations is a broader term, referring to managing relations between an organization and its publics. This could involve publicity, but it may also cover things like event management and public service. Media relations, on the other hand, is the relationship between an organization and the media. This facilitates publicity, but it doesn't get into any of the broader efforts to connect with the publics which do not use the media.