This innovative and popular text provides a clear pathway to understanding public relations campaigns and other types of strategic communication. Implementing the pragmatic, in-depth approach of the previous editions, author Ronald D. Smith presents a step-by-step unfolding of the strategic campaign process used in public relations practice. Drawing from his experience in professional practice and in the classroom, Smith walks readers through the critical steps for the formative research, strategic and tactical planning, and plan evaluation phases of the process. Offering clear explanations, relevant examples, and practical exercises, this text identifies and discusses the decision points and options in the development of a communication program. The cases and examples included here explore classic public relations situations as well as current, timely events. This third edition includes expanded discussions of ethics, diversity, and technology integrated throughout the text, and has a new appendix addressing media training for clients. As a classroom text or a resource for professional practice, this volume provides a model that can be adapted to fit specific circumstances and used to improve effectiveness and creativity in communication planning. It serves as an accessible and understandable guide to field-tested procedures, offering practical insights that apply to public relations campaigns and case studies coursework.
This sixth edition remains the go-to text for learning how to plan, execute, and evaluate public relations campaigns, with expanded coverage of international cases and social media strategy within the PESO framework.
First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
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; ...
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.
The basic principles of researched-based strategic planning remain unchanged
This edition further develops the pioneering approach to integrating thinking around public relations, leadership, and strategy.
The public relations researcher works for a client or for an organization who ultimately “owns” the research, the data, and the findings. ... In Broom and Dozier's Using Research in Public Relations: Applications to ...
The text demonstrates skillful use of research and planning techniques, providing research methods that make use of the Internet and programs aiding data entry and analysis.
Introduction to Strategic Public Relations: Digital, Global, and Socially Responsible Communication prepares you for success in today’s fast-changing PR environment.
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