• Connecting the dots: A bibliometric review of Habermasian theory in public relations research 

      Buhmann, Alexander; Ihlen, Øyvind; Aaen-Stockdale, Craig (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Purpose: Meta reviews are central for mapping the state of the field, consolidating the heterogeneous public relations body of knowledge, and pointing to new potential research directions. Habermas is one of the most ...
    • Post-truth and public relations: Special section introduction 

      Ihlen, Øyvind; Anne, Gregory; Luoma-aho, Vilma; Buhmann, Alexander (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      With spindoctoring, publicity seeking stunts and evidence of mal-practice, public relations is easily associated with the development of post-truth society. The elevation of bullshit as political coinage presents a challenge ...
    • Ye olde CSR: the historic roots of corporate social responsibility in Norway 

      Ihlen, Øyvind; Høivik, Heidi von Weltzien (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)
      This essay traces the roots of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Norway. It is argued that a basic tenet of CSR, an orientation toward the concerns of stakeholders, has a long history in Norwegian business, predating ...