"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

Some years ago, a young graduate student contributed to a book for educational public relations specialists. It was a “how-to-do-it book, light on theory and without footnotes” that offered hundreds of tips and “ideas.” Its title evolved into School Communication Ideas that Work. Like that successful and widely used book, published in 1972, The Public Relations Practitioner's Playbook for (all) Strategic Communicators is how-to and hands-on. Edition three was considered for the 2009 Pulitzer Prize. The theory it contains is woven into thousands of proven techniques, tips, tactics, tools and strategies spread over 626 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, publicity and other strategic communication disciplines. It won't do the work for the would-be publicity or PR practitioner or counselor, but it will make his or her job much easier. Devotees of the Public Relations Practitioner's Playbook may have noticed, its title now includes for (all) Strategic Communicators. That's because the public relations profession has evolved into the more encompassing strategic communication, which includes not only public relations but public affairs, advertising, marketing, social media, graphic and web design and other areas of digital media convergence, strategic planning and campaigns. “Strategic communication occurs in corporate, non-profit, governmental and agency settings,” according to Elon (N.C.) University's website. “Organizations strategically communicate to audiences through publications and videos, crisis management through the news media, special events planning, building brand identity and product value, and communicating with stockholders (and stakeholders), clients or donors.

Examples include: 25 words that hurt your resume; A user-friendly Web site; ABCs of strategic public relations; CBAs of strategic public relations; Ad placement matters on the Web; Assessing your writing; Be a better manager; Business dining: Dos and donts; Convince vs. persuade; Crafting your resume; Cover letters that get attention; Fly with less turbulence; Getting you out there; iPod etiquette; Know your audiences; Know where you are headed!; Looking for a job; Making your Web site pop; Planning your business trip; Pack without wrinkles; Political advertising; Resolving client reluctance; Telephone and cell phone etiquette; That all important thank you note; The 30-3-30 Principle; The 3-Minute Drill; The dreaded social kiss; The elevator speech; The

The Public Relations Playbook was selected by BookAuthority as one of the best new books in public relations to read in 2020. BookAuthority identifies and rates the best books in the world based on public mentions, recommendations, rating and sentiment. The Playbook invites readers to explore the PR profession. It doesn't sell or sugar-coat the profession. It provides in more than 80 chapters a transparent look at aspects of the profession from a multitude of thought-provoking angles. The Playbook responds to all the questions I got from students in teaching more than 50 classes over 10 years in PR plans, writing and campaigns, and from managing interns and entry-level professionals. Readers will find mind-set, self-examination and self-presentation topics. Readers will find wisdom that emphasizes learning lessons over experiencing consequences. Readers will find teaching points, nitty-gritty tactics and how-to-do-it guidelines that build skills and expedite work. Readers will find valuable insights from seasoned professionals and vignettes of some interesting, less considered but important areas of the profession. The Playbook should be seen as a companion to keep close by when you are dealing with public relations matters, especially when you are deep in thought about a situation, an action, a difficult decision, a worrisome or burdensome challenge, or feel that you need a little guidance or a nudge forward.

A Practical and Concise Introduction to Agency Life The PR Agency Handbook guides you through the day-to-day operations of a professional PR firm and offers best practices for creating a successful career in the industry. Authors Regina Luttrell and Luke Capizzo highlight real-world examples from the field as well as interviews with PR experts to help you bridge the critical gap between college and professional life. Throughout the book, you are introduced to many of the sub-fields of integrated communication practice, including traditional public relations and corporate communication, marketing, social media, creative production (print, digital, video, audio), web and user experience design, and search engine optimization (SEO). You will not develop a fundamental understanding of the different components found within an agency, but you will also gain an appreciation for the positive impact that excellent agency work can have on organizations. Key Features: Real-world examples from the field ensure that the practical concepts presented become concrete for you. Numerous interviews with industry professionals from across the country and around the world are included at the end of each chapter to provide you with snapshots of the agency experience. A chapter dedicated to social media (Chapter 6) offers you a comprehensive look at how companies utilize these important platforms An introduction to the PESO and ROSTIR models shows you how to adapt your campaigns to meet the needs of today’s integrated agency environment. A chapter dedicated to tools and templates gives you exposure to real documents you will need in your career.

Using a hands-on approach, this text provides an introduction to the process of creating effective PR campaigns, with real examples and contemporary case studies to help the reader develop practical skills.

The Public Relations Handbook, 6th edition provides an engaging, in-depth exploration of the dynamic and ever-evolving public relations industry. Split into four parts exploring key conceptual themes in public relations, the book offers an overview of topics including strategic public relations, politics and the media; media relations in the social media age; strategic communication management; public relations engagement in the not-for-profit sector; activism and public relations; and the effects of globalisation and technology on the field. Featuring wide-ranging contributions from key figures in the PR profession, this new edition presents fresh views on corporate social responsibility, public relations and politics, corporate communication, globalisation, not-for-profit, financial and public sector public relations. The book also includes a discussion of key critical themes in public relations research and exploratory case studies of PR strategies in a variety of institutions, including Extinction Rebellion, Queen Margaret University, Mettis Aerospace, and Battersea Cats’ and Dogs’ Home. Containing student-friendly features including clear chapter aims, analytical discussion questions, and key further reading throughout the text, The Public Relations Handbook is an ideal resource for students of public relations, corporate and strategic communications, and media studies.