Unifies social science research and management theory with public relations techniques to provide a solid theoretical foundation. Covers the management as well as the techniques of public relations, emphasising decision-making and evaluation.

Getting a public relations campaign or programme off the ground can seem an overwhelming task. But, as with any project, the secret of success lies in good planning and effective management. This fully updated second edition of Planning and Managing Public Relations Campaigns provides a blueprint for all practitioners. It describes how to initiate and manage the ongoing development of a programme in a structured way to benefit both the organization and its clients. Practical and easy to read, the book takes the form of a step-by-step guide, covering many vital areas including: the public relations function; starting the planning process; research and analysis; setting objectives; strategy and tactics; timescales and resources; evaluation and review. Packed with numerous case studies, the book demonstrates a 10-point plan for ensuring successful campaigns and programmes. By using the techniques presented here, public relations practitioners will be able to drive events instead of being driven by them. Endorsed by the Institute of Public Relations, Planning and Managing Public Relations Campaigns is vital reading for students, practitioners or managers who want a definitive guide to the planning and management process.

Provides an overview of the practical application of public relations, discussing client relationship, personnel, research, crisis communication, finance, technology, legal issues, and ethics.

Focusing on the day-to-day matters of running a PR operation, Managing Public Relations is the first book to balance both corporate and agency needs while addressing the management of a public relations function. Its unique approach stresses the function of PR within the larger scope of business, showing students how to think like their future bosses and colleagues and making them more competitive in today's job market. Features * Gives students the business know-how they need in order to succeed in public relations * Directly applies current, foundational research to the day-to-day management concerns of public relations operations, allowing students to connect theory to practice in a demanding environment * Balances coverage of both agency and corporate (for-profit, non-profit, non-governmental, and governmental organizations) public relations operations * "Executive Viewpoints"-first-person testimonials from actual PR executives-bring concepts, methods, and tools to life for readers as they realize how senior managers work and why * Rich pedagogy in each chapter assists students in their reading * A Companion Website offers resources for students and instructors, and an Instructor's Manual is available to adopters (please see the preface for details)

This book is the initial volume coming out of the "excellence project"--a comprehensive research effort commissioned by the IABC (International Association of Business Communicators) Research Foundation. The purpose of this project was to answer two fundamental questions about public relations: What are the characteristics of an excellent communication department? How does excellent public relations make an organization more effective, and how much is that contribution worth economically? The research team began its work with a thorough review of the literature in public relations and related disciplines relevant to these questions. What started as a literature review, however, has ended in a general theory of public relations, one that integrates most of the wide range of ideas about, and practices of, communication management in organizations.

Helps readers move from a tactical public-relations approach to a strategic management style. This book demonstrates skillful use of research and planning techniques, providing research methods that make use of the Internet and programs aiding data entry and analysis.