Which major trend below is contributing to the evolution of the practice of public relations in the United States?

(A) increasing numbers of mom-and-pop retail, startup companies

(B) greater pressure to become a profession like law or accounting

(C) heightened public awareness and media sophistication

(D) a growing number of online degree programs

(C) heightened public awareness and media sophistication.

Explanation:

The major trend that is contributing to the evolution of the practice of public relations in the united states is heightening of the media sophistication and the public awareness.

There is a lot of increase in the public awareness and media sophistication in recent years because of the growing technology and internet.