Download or read book The Public Relations Handbook written by Alison Theaker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-02 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this updated edition of the successful Public Relations Handbook, a detailed introduction to the theories and practices of the public relations industry is given. Broad in scope, it; traces the history and development of public relations, explores ethical issues which affect the industry, examines its relationships with politics, lobbying organisations and journalism, assesses its professionalism and regulation, and advises on training and entry into the profession. It includes: interviews with press officers and PR agents about their working practices case studies, examples, press releases and illustrations from a range of campaigns including Railtrack, Marks and Spencer, Guinness and the Metropolitan Police specialist chapters on financial public relations, global PR, business ethics, on-line promotion and the challenges of new technology over twenty illustrations from recent PR campaigns. In this revised and updated practical text, Alison Theaker successfully combines theoretical and organisational frameworks for studying public relations with examples of how the industry works in practice.
Download or read book The SAGE Handbook of Public Relations written by Robert Lawrence Heath and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010 with total page 793 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflecting advances in theory, research, and application in the discipline since the publication of the Handbook of Public Relations in 2001, this new volume is global in scope and unmatched in its coverage of both academic research and professional best practice. It presents major theories in the words of the leading advocates for each theory; positions public relations as a positive force to help make society more fully functional; and challenges academics and practitioners to identify best practices that can inform the work of those in the profession.
Download or read book Handbook of Public Relations written by Robert L. Heath and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2001 with total page 824 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Public Relations is another in the series of communication handbooks which has distinguished SAGE Publications. Like its companion handbooks, it offers a comprehensive and detailed examination of the topic. It gives students, scholars, and practitioners a solid review of the status of the scholarly literature, stressing the role that public relations can play in building relationships between organizations, markets, audiences, and the public. The Handbook is divided into five sections. Section one defines the field, seeking to explain the role public relations play in society. Section two examines the state of the practice by delving into the cutting edge issues of management, ethics, gender, evaluation, public relations education, and media. Section three challenges academics and practitioners to identify the best practices that shape the daily activities of practitioners. Section four looks at the fascinating and daunting challenges the new communication technology pose for scholars and practitioners. Section five takes a global view, examining theories in international public relations as well as the trends in practice that will shape the field in the coming years. No other book in public relations is as comprehensive in its inclusion of authors and its coverage of academic research, theory, and best practices. Global in scope, the book's contributors comprise an academic "who's who" of the public relations discipline. The Handbook offers one-stop shopping for the best insights into the definition of the field of public relations, the practice, and best practices. It has substantial insights into the impact of new communication technologies and the global challenges of international public relations. A must-have reference for libraries and practitioners, the book also is ideal for upper level and graduate study of public relations.
Download or read book Handbook of Public Relations written by J. Chris Skinner and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers relevant content and contains case studies and examples taken from a South African context that deal with issues such as multi-cultural communication and relationship building.
Download or read book The Public Relations Writer s Handbook written by Whitney Lehmann and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From pitches and press releases to news and feature stories to social media writing and more, this new book by author Whitney Lehmann and a handful of experienced contributors breaks down the most widely used types of public relations writing needed to become a PR pro. The Public Relations Writer’s Handbook serves as a guide for those both in the classroom and in the field who want to learn, and master, the style and techniques of public relations writing. Eighteen conversational chapters provide an overview of the most popular forms of public relations writing, focusing on media relations, storytelling, writing for the web/social media, business and executive communications, event planning and more. Chapters include user-friendly writing templates, exercises and AP Style skill drills and training. Whether you’re a PR major or PR practitioner, this book is for you. Lehmann has combined her industry and classroom experience to create a handbook that’s accessible for PR students and practitioners alike. A dedicated eResource also supports the book, with writing templates and answer keys (for instructors) to the end-of-chapter exercises in the text. www.routledge.com/9780815365280.
Download or read book Handbook of Public Affairs written by Phil Harris and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2005-07-15 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the expertise of leading figures in the field, this handbook provides an overview of public affairs and government relations for students, CEOs, association executives, politicians, lobbyists and business managers.
Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Critical Public Relations written by Jacquie L'Etang and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Critical theory has a long history, but a relatively recent intersection with public relations. This ground-breaking collection engages with commonalities and differences in the traditions, whilst encouraging plural perspectives in the contemporary public relations field. Compiled by a high-profile and widely respected team of academics and bringing together other key scholars from this field and beyond, this unique international collection marks a major stage in the evolution of critical public relations. It will increasingly influence how critical theory informs public relations and communication. The collection takes stock of the emergence of critical public relations alongside diverse theoretical traditions, critiques and actions, methodologies and future implications. This makes it an essential reference for public relations researchers, educators and students around a world that is becoming more critical in the face of growing inequality and environmental challenges. The volume is also of interest to scholars in advertising, branding, communication, consumer studies, cultural studies, marketing, media studies, political communication and sociology.
Download or read book The Handbook of Strategic Public Relations and Integrated Communications written by Clarke Caywood and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1997-05 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the media grows more ruthless, the role of public relations has become increasingly complex and critical. Savvy businesspeople know that how a company conveys and maintains its image has never been more importantor more challenging. The Handbook of Strategic Public Relations & Integrated Communications is the definitive guide for communications professionals. Featuring the expertise of the world's foremost public relations and marketing authorities, it is the first book of its kind to combine the art and science of marketing, public relations and communications in one single resource. An indispensable reference guide to the best practices in every industry, this handbook features more than 40 information-packed chapters authored by the best minds in the business and covers cutting-edge tips, topics and techniques such as: Crisis management Marketing public relations Client-agency relationships Environmental public relations High-tech PR And more!
Download or read book Share This written by CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-07-10 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Share This is a practical handbook to the biggest changes taking place in the media and its professions by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Social Media Panel. The book was conceived and written by more than 20 public relations practitioners representing a cross-section of public, private and voluntary sector expertise using many of the social tools and techniques that it addresses. The book is split into 26 chapters over eight topic areas covering the media and public relations industry, planning, social networks, online media relations, monitoring and measurement, skills, industry change and the future of the industry. It’s a pragmatic guide for anyone that works in public relations and wants to continue working in the industry. Share This was edited by Stephen Waddington with contributions from: Katy Howell, Simon Sanders, Andrew Smith, Helen Nowicka, Gemma Griffiths, Becky McMichael, Robin Wilson, Alex Lacey, Matt Appleby, Dan Tyte, Stephen Waddington, Stuart Bruce, Rob Brown, Russell Goldsmith, Adam Parker, Julio Romo, Philip Sheldrake, Richard Bagnall, Daljit Bhurji, Richard Bailey, Rachel Miller, Mark Pack, and Simon Collister.
Download or read book Handbook of Financial Public Relations written by Pat Bowman and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2014-05-20 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Financial Public Relations provides a guide in the various aspects of financial public relations. The book is comprised of 13 chapters that cover different concerns in public relations. The coverage of the text includes topics such as media and investor relations; internal communications; and regulation of the financial services industry. The book also discusses the ethics involved; international dimensions; and the role of corporate identity in managing change. Four case studies are also presented. The text will be of great use to public relations practitioner in the finance industry.
Download or read book Lesly s Handbook of Public Relations and Communications written by Philip Lesly and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1998 with total page 858 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until his death in 1997, Philip Lesly was a leading authority on public relations and a leading practitioner. The new title reflects an added section on the techniques of communication. Other sections cover the definition and function of public relations; analysis, research and planning; how an organization utilizes public relations; and the practice of public relations. Appendices include sources of information, public relations organizations, the code of professional standards for the practice of public relations, and a glossary. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book A Handbook of Corporate Communication and Public Relations written by Sandra Oliver and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-02 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bold addition to existing literature, this book provides an excellent overview of corporate communication. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, it offers readers the in-depth analysis required to truly understand corporate communication, corporate strategy and corporate affairs as well as the relevant public relations issues. With a refreshing new approach to this topic, the authors challenge reductionist views of corporate communication, providing persuasive evidence for the idea that without an organizational communication strategy, there is no corporate strategy. Written by an impressive list of international authorities, the text is well illustrated with contemporary case studies, drawing out the most pertinent best-practice outcomes of theoretically based applications. Its four sections cover: national communication international communication image, identity and reputation management the future for corporate communication theory and practice. This is an essential one-stop reference for all academics, practitioners and students seeking to understand corporate communication and public relations.
Download or read book The PR Knowledge Book written by Sangeeta Waldron and published by Business Expert Press. This book was released on 2019-07-31 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The PR Knowledge Book is for everyone, irrespective of where you are in the world—whether a student starting out in this industry, self-employed, a home business, small business, start-up, charity, or any other type of organization wanting to embark on your PR journey or someone just plain curious about what it entails. This book covers everything within the world of PR from how to create a brand, how to use social media, how to be newsworthy, to how to contact the media, how to have a global mind-set, the power of networking, and more. It is written in an easy style, packed with powerful tips, proven tools, and real-life case studies from around the world. In 12 chapters you will discover how to get your brand out there so you can attract clients and new business.
Download or read book Media Relations Handbook for Agencies Associations Nonprofits and Congress written by Bradford Fitch and published by The Capitol Net Inc. This book was released on 2004 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Next to the AP Style Guide, the Media Relations Handbook is arguably the most valuable reference available for any public affairs officer, press secretary or Beltway PR professional. The Media Relations Handbook is required reading for Capitol Hill press secretaries, federal agency public affairs officers, political campaign spin doctors, nonprofit PR professionals, lobbyists or anyone involved in garnering media coverage. In this Handbook, Bradford Fitch explores theory and practice, discussing general principles and illustrating each point with real-life examples. This book is for those who are seeking the most effective means to communicate on behalf of a government agency, a national association or nonprofit, or an elected official. It will help you channel your hot passion with the cool guidance that has been gleaned through others' experience. The author professes no unique insight into media relations in public affairs. Rather, this book is an amalgamation of the collective wisdom of hundreds of public relations professionals in the worlds of government and politics. It is an overview of the ideas that have become the accepted rules of communications in Washington, presented in one volume. "[T]his book will be of value to students and professionals of political communications and public relations. Summing up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through professional collections." -- CHOICE "Although targeted for new media relations staff or ones starting a new press office, even the most experienced public information officer can learn from this book." -- Gene Rose, Director of Public Affairs, NCSL, in State Legislatures magazine "Offers a wealth of practical advice on public relations that will be of benefit to governmental and non-governmental organizations alike." -- Municipal World A rich 'how-to' lesson for pros and for novices who must negotiate the competitive landscape of America's new media." -- Ann Compton, White House Correspondent, ABC News Summary Table of Contents Introduction Foreword Ch. 1 First Steps Ch. 2 Tools of the Craft Ch. 3 Developing a Message and Communications Plan Ch. 4 Interacting with Reporters Ch. 5 Overview of the Media: Print, Radio, and TV Ch. 6 Web-Based and Online Communications Ch. 7 Dealing With the Principal Ch. 8 Interview Preparation Ch. 9 Internal Issues: Experts, Policy, Numbers, Leaks, Lawyers and Language Ch. 10 How to Interact with Congressional Campaign Operations Ch. 11 Communications in a Federal Agency Ch. 12 Crisis Communications in Public Affairs Ch. 13 Ethics in Public Affairs Appendices Glossary Epilogue Index Complete Table of Contents online at www.MediaRelationsHandbook.com
Download or read book Public Relations written by Chiara Valentini and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2021-02-08 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is public relations? What do public relations professionals do? And what are the theoretical underpinnings that drive the discipline? This handbook provides an up-to-date overview of one of the most contested communication professions. The volume is structured to take readers on a journey to explore both the profession and the discipline of public relations. It introduces key concepts, models, and theories, as well as new theorizing efforts undertaken in recent years. Bringing together scholars from various parts of the world and from very different theoretical and disciplinary traditions, this handbook presents readers with a great diversity of perspectives in the field.
Download or read book The Global Public Relations Handbook written by Krishnamurthy Sriramesh and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-06-20 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook represents the state of the public relations profession throughout the world, with contributions from the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. A resource for scholars and advanced students in public relations & international business.
Download or read book Today s Public Relations written by Robert L. Heath and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2006 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Today's Public Relations' works to redefine the teaching of public relations by discussing it's connection to mass communication, but also linking it to it's rhetorical heritage.
