For almost anyone not in the advertising or public relations fields, the two might sound like the same thing. I’ll be the first to admit that until recently, I didn’t fully understand the difference myself. These two industries are in fact very closely related, and often work hand-in-hand, as I’ve seen at the agency I intern for that offers both services. As an ad major, I often get asked about the difference between advertising and PR, so I created a quick video explaining the difference between the two. Let’s see if it lines up with what your thoughts are: