Public Relations: a Primer for Business Executives

Public Relations: a Primer for Business Executives

Author: Donald Grunewald

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2008-11-25

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 1440101663

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A Hands-On Book of Ideas, Resources, and Advice on Public Relations PUBLIC RELATIONS: A Primer for Business Executives,has many practical ideas and advice that will be useful to any business executive who wishes to learn more about Public Relations. It combines an explanation of Public Relations basics with practical help in all the major areas of Public Relations. Reading this book will help you learn something about how Public Relations developed into a field of vital importance to every business. You will learn the basic concepts of Public Relations. You will learn about the financial cost of Public Relations to any organization. Specifics on how to prepare a news release, on media relations, organizing of Public Relations events, corporate financial Public Relations, and community service are each discussed in separate chapters of this primer. Public Relations is especially important in a crisis situation and Public Relations in crisis management is also discussed in a chapter of this book. You will also get many ideas of internal communication within an organization and on steps to take to build a favorable corporate image for your company. This book concludes with a chapter on the digital age of public relations. This chapter provides information and advice on Public Relations use of the internet and electronic media. PUBLIC RELATIONS: A Primer for Business Executives will open your mind to the knowledge needed to use Public Relations in your business, in your personal career and in charities and other organizations.


Primer of Public Relations Research, Third Edition

Primer of Public Relations Research, Third Edition

Author: Don W. Stacks

Publisher: Guilford Publications

Published: 2016-11-23

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 146252270X

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Thousands of public relations (PR) students and professionals have relied on this authoritative text to understand the key role of research in planning and evaluating PR campaigns. Revised and expanded to reflect today's emphasis on standards-based practice, the third edition has a heightened emphasis on setting baselines, creating benchmarks, and assessing progress. Stacks presents step-by-step guidelines for using a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to track output, outtakes, and outcomes, and shows how to present research findings clearly to clients. Every chapter features review questions and a compelling practice problem. PowerPoint slides for use in teaching are provided at the companion website. Instructors requesting a desk copy also receive a supplemental Instructor's Manual with a test bank, suggested readings, and case studies. New to This Edition: *Chapter on standardization, moving beyond the prior edition's focus on best practices. *Chapter on different types of data sets, with attention to the advantages and disadvantages of using Big Data. *Addresses the strategic use of key performance indicators. *Covers the latest content analysis software. Pedagogical Features: *Each chapter opens with a chapter overview and concludes with review questions. *End-of-chapter practice problems guide readers to implement what they have learned in a PR project. *Appendix provides a dictionary of public relations measurement and research terms. *Supplemental Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint slides.


Primer of Public Relations Research, Second Edition

Primer of Public Relations Research, Second Edition

Author: Don W. Stacks

Publisher: Guilford Press

Published: 2010-07-13

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1606239155

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This practical, comprehensive work is widely regarded as the standard course text and practitioner reference on public relations research. Don W. Stacks explains the key role of research in all aspects of contemporary PR practice, from planning a program or campaign to making strategic changes and measuring outcomes. Step-by-step guidelines and tools are provided for using a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to accomplish essential research objectives. The book clearly explains technical aspects of data collection and analysis for readers new to measurement and statistics. Every chapter features review questions and a detailed practice problem. A test bank, suggested readings, case studies, and PowerPoint slides are available to instructors using the book in their courses; see the preface for details.


Integrated Marketing Communications

Integrated Marketing Communications

Author: Philip J. Kitchen

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9780415314206

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This textbook is the first introductory primer on integrated marketing communications. It combines theory and practice to show students of marketing how different aspects of integrated marketing communications (IMC) work together. Setting the scene in which IMC has emerged, the authors explain each component of the promotional mix and go on to explain the process of functional integration. The text includes key case studies on companies, including Proctor and Gamble, NSPCC and Ardi, illustrating the practical side of IMC in addition to an introduction to the main theories at work. Including an additional Study Guide at the back, this book will be a valuable resource for students of marketing and marketing communications.


Spin Sucks

Spin Sucks

Author: Gini Dietrich

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 078974886X

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Go beyond PR spin! Master better ways to communicate honestly and regain the trust of your customers and stakeholders with this book.