Paul R. Wesman

Paul Wesman teaches a broad range of mass communication courses. He is also a member of Faculty Council and of the Faculty Leadership Team. For seven years, he was director of corporate communications for Right Management Consultants, Inc., an international human resources consulting firm based in Philadelphia. Following this, he ran his own communication consulting practice for 10 years, assisting Philadelphia-area clients in writing and editing books that showcased their expertise in business and management. To date, he has had a major editorial role in producing six books and numerous other business-focused publications.

Scholarly Interests

• Relationship between journalism and public relations
• The impact of social media on culture
• The decline of reading and writing skills among American students

Contributions to Field

Edited the following marketing books:

• Summit: Reach Your Peak and Elevate Your Customers’ Experience, F. Scott Addis, Greenleaf Book Group Press, 2014
• Straight Talk from the Front Lines: Dispelling the Myths and Providing Clear Guidance about Selling Your Business, Matt Coyne, 2012
• Business Relationships That Last, Ed Wallace, Greenleaf Book Group Press, 2010
• Value Prop: Create Powerful I3 Value Propositions to Enter and Win New Markets, Jose Palomino, Cody Rock Press, 2008

Memberships and Affiliations

• Public Relations Society of America
• Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication