Provides a structured approach to understanding public relations and corporate communications. Focus is on professional skills development and approaches that are widely recognised as 'best practice'. Original methods are considered alongside well established procedures to ensure the changing requirements of contemporary practice are reflected.

The Public Relations Strategic Toolkit provides a structured approach to understanding public relations and corporate communications. The focus is on professional skills development as well as approaches that are widely recognised as 'best practice'. Original methods are considered alongside well established procedures to ensure the changing requirements of contemporary practice are reflected. Split into four parts covering the public relations profession, campaign planning, corporate communication and stakeholder engagement, this textbook covers everything involved in the critical practice of public relations in an accessible manner. Features include: definitions of key terms contemporary case studies insight from practitioners handy checklists practical activities and assignments Covering the practicalities of using traditional and social media as well as international considerations, ethics, and PR within contexts from politics to charities, this guide gives you all the critical and practical skills you need to introduce you to a career in public relations.

The New PR Toolkit is a compelling preview of the present and the future of public relations, and a practical roadmap for becoming a strategic communicator.

This title, by social marketing pioneer Deirdre Breakenridge, teaches and demonstrates the eight new skills and mindsets PR/marketing pros need to build brands and engage customers in a social world.

By now, PR professionals are well aware that a host of new tools have been created to transform their profession, presenting new opportunities and challenges for anyone using PR to strengthen brands and stakeholder relationships. The New PR Toolkit takes PR to the next level, offering a complete blueprint for PR strategy and execution that draws on up-to-the-minute case studies and today's most creative public relations work. From opt-in newsletters to Internet-based brand monitoring tools, Webcasts to self-service press Web sites, this is the first book to show professional communicators how.

"Strategic Public Relations Management: Leveraging Media Tools for Success" is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricate world of modern public relations (PR) and its synergy with media tools. This reference and study book provides a holistic view of PR strategies, tactics, and case studies, offering valuable insights for both novice PR enthusiasts and seasoned professionals. The book is structured into chapters that cover the essential aspects of PR, including crafting compelling narratives, crisis communication, leveraging media tools, integrating social media, collaborating with influencers, measuring PR success, and exploring emerging trends. Each chapter offers actionable advice, real-world examples, and thought-provoking discussions that illuminate the multifaceted landscape of PR and media. The author emphasizes the importance of authenticity, ethics, and data-driven decision-making in PR campaigns. Drawing from successful and cautionary PR case studies, the book offers valuable lessons on navigating complex scenarios and maximizing the impact of PR efforts. With interviews from PR experts, insights into emerging trends, and a glossary of PR terms, the book equips readers with a comprehensive toolkit to excel in the dynamic world of PR management and media utilization. From understanding stakeholder engagement to harnessing the power of social media and influencers, "Strategic Public Relations Management: Leveraging Media Tools for Success" serves as an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to master the art of successful PR and effective media communication.

The second edition of Managing Public Relations introduces students to the key concepts and practices involved in the day-to-day running of a PR operation, whether it is a company department, an independent agency, or any organized group focused on PR. The book’s unique approach places the PR function within the broader context of an organization, equipping students with the essential business knowledge, perspective, and skills needed when starting out in their careers. This second edition has been fully updated throughout and includes: Current examples and testimonials from across the globe, as well as updated "Executive Viewpoints" Expanded content on strategic planning, budgeting, and financial statements Detailed commentary on topics relevant to the modern workplace, including remote management Consideration of diversity, inclusion, equity, and access within PR Additional content on the use of analytics and measuring return on investment (ROI) Updated online material, including an Instructor’s Manual that incorporates problem-based questions, example assignments, and activities A highly practical and comprehensive guide, this textbook should be essential reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying public relations management, strategic communications and marketing management.

Examines trends that can reshape society and offers an understanding of the dynamics to prepare future leaders.

"The Public Relations Practitioner's Playbook" is how-to and hands-on. Theory is woven into thousands of proven techniques, tips, tactics, tools and strategies spread over nearly 600 pages. Explanations, examples and anecdotes are in a language that should appeal to experienced practitioners, college students and organization volunteers who assist with public relations and publicity. "The PR Practitioner's Playbook" - an anatomy of the public relations profession - relies on my experience as a reporter, editor, public relations counselor, and strategic advisor and evaluator. It demonstrates that successful writers practice their craft with poise and eloquence. It is an extension of the author's classroom, which many students call, "Litwin's laboratory for practical knowledge." As former KYW Newsradio colleague Kim Glovas observed," Larry's voice is the voice of this book." Among those considered mentors - and contributors to this book - are Nick George, former managing editor at ABC Radio News, ABC sportscaster Howard Cosell, KYW Newsradio anchor Bill Bransome, print journalist extraordinaire Everett S. Landers and legendary broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow. They spent countless hours helping the author hone his skills and encouraging me to be an open, honest, thorough and valid (relevant) communicator. They stressed tangible tools, and such attributes as knowledge, loyalty, judgment, trust, credibility, ethics and integrity. "The Public Relations Practitioner's Playbook" serves as a basic or supplemental text in introduction to public relations and graduate overview courses. It offers a refreshing, down-to-earth approach to which many students are just not accustomed. Strategic advisors refer to it as a "potpourri of proven public relations techniques." The companion CD-Rom contains, among its many tactics, three PowerPoints(r) that summarize the 17 chapter

The communications world is undergoing a seismic shift. The Web is colliding with the old way of doing things, shaking and rolling the marketing landscape as we know it. As the collision subsides and the market forces settle, PR is rising up to a new level of importance. Why exactly is this happening? For one, fragmentation. A new set of communication mediums ranging from blogs to podcasts to satellite radio are fragmenting the media landscape, making it harder to reach customers than ever before. Second, saturation. Advertising, which once reigned supreme in the marketing mix, is failing to have the impact it once had thanks to intense competition for consumer attention and the rising popularity of technologies like TiVo, which make it easy to block out TV ads. Third, reputation. With an overabundance of products from which to choose, consumers increasingly want to buy from companies they deem socially responsible, and they're using the Internet to learn the details. The new world order has created a new set of challenges, and PR is emerging as the marketing discipline best positioned to respond. Consider this: in a recent study by the USC Annenberg Strategic Public Relations Center, CEOs rated PR as one of the top contributors to organizational success. That's right, PR was right at the top of a list that included other major corporate functions, including human resources, legal, sales, strategic planning, information systems, and security. Just a few years ago, CEOs ranked PR near the bottom of these same corporate functions. PR has come a long way in a short amount of time. Increasingly, companies are backing their commitment to PR with their wallets. PR salaries are on the rise, and companies are adding staff to their ranks. Over the next five years, PR spending is expected to increase 11.8 percent to $4.26 billion, according to a recent Veronis Suhler Stevenson Communications Industry Forecast. But while companies are starting to see the connection between PR and organizational success, most continue to take a tactical approach to this medium, failing to harness the full power it can provide. If used strategically, PR can dramatically improve almost every facet of a business. It can expand customer base, increase revenue, boost reputation, attract first-rate talent, and enhance the perceived value of a company, to name just a few. The power of PR is astounding. Yet few companies leverage its fullest potential. In the new marketing landscape, companies that fail to treat PR strategically are putting themselves at risk. Unlike most other books on the market that focus on developing press releases and other PR tactics, Strategic Public Relations connects the dots to show you how you can more fully leverage the power of PR to achieve your most important business objectives. The initial pages of the book explain why a strategic approach to PR is critical to your success. Specifically, you'll learn what PR can do and what it can't, and why harnessing your PR program to your broader business strategy is your golden key to success. The book then provides ten guiding principles designed to help you take your PR program to the next level. Each of these principles is designed to be straightforward and simple so they can easily be applied to achieve better results. The lessons offered in this book are based on a tried-and-true approach to PR the authors have developed and perfected over the course of their careers. Over the last two decades, Jennifer Gehrt and Colleen Moffitt have worked on the inside of worldwide PR agencies such as Waggener Edstrom and within the walls of influential corporations such as Microsoft, RealNetworks, AT&T Wireless, and Tegic Communications/AOL. They have worked in the trenches with small and medium-size businesses and major corporations in a variety of industries, helping them to develop thoughtful PR programs that accr