Are you a flack or a flak?

Posted on July 8th, 2008 @ 15:24 pm by Beldin.
Categories: In the News, Media Relations, Public Relations, Publicity, The "Betty" Factor, Writing.

Bombers catching flak

I’ve often wondered the origin of this nickname for PR pros, well look no further, you can read the answer here.

So are you a ‘flack’ or a ‘flak’? (post your answers in the comments section)

[Photo courtesy: Journal of Combat Missions]

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