The Public Relations Handbook
Title | The Public Relations Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | Alison Theaker |
Publisher | Routledge |
Total Pages | 377 |
Release | 2004-08-02 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1134369220 |
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.
Handbook of Public Relations
Title | Handbook of Public Relations PDF eBook |
Author | Robert L. Heath |
Publisher | SAGE |
Total Pages | 824 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9780761912866 |
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.
The Handbook of Strategic Public Relations and Integrated Communications
Title | The Handbook of Strategic Public Relations and Integrated Communications PDF eBook |
Author | Clarke Caywood |
Publisher | McGraw Hill Professional |
Total Pages | 612 |
Release | 1997-05 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9780786311316 |
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!
Handbook of Public Affairs
Title | Handbook of Public Affairs PDF eBook |
Author | Phil Harris |
Publisher | SAGE |
Total Pages | 628 |
Release | 2005-07-15 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9780761943938 |
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.
The SAGE Handbook of Public Relations
Title | The SAGE Handbook of Public Relations PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Lawrence Heath |
Publisher | SAGE |
Total Pages | 793 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1412977819 |
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.
The Public Relations Writer’s Handbook
Title | The Public Relations Writer’s Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | Whitney Lehmann |
Publisher | Routledge |
Total Pages | 282 |
Release | 2019-12-06 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1351261908 |
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.
Handbook of Public Relations
Title | Handbook of Public Relations PDF eBook |
Author | J. Chris Skinner |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 333 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | Public relations |
ISBN | 9780190412012 |
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.