The Public Relations Handbook (Media Practice) - Hardcover

Theaker, Alison

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9780415428033: The Public Relations Handbook (Media Practice)

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ISBN 10: 0415428033 ISBN 13: 9780415428033

Publisher: Routledge, 2007

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The Public Relations Handbook is a comprehensive and detailed introduction to the theories and practices of the public relations industry. It traces the history and development of public relations, explores ethical issues which affect the industry, examines its relationship with politics, lobbying organizations and journalism, assesses its professionalism and regulation and advises on training and entry into the profession.

The Public Relations Handbook combines theoretical and organizational frameworks for studying public relations with examples of how the industry works in practice. It draws on a range of promotional strategies and campaigns from businesses, public and non-profit organizations including Devon County Council’s Don’t Let Devon Go To Waste campaign, Airbus, Somerfield, BT, the Alzheimer’s Society and Emirates Airlines.

The Public Relations Handbook, Third Edition includes:

case studies, examples and illustrations from a range of campaigns from small and multinational corporations, local government and charities
a companion website at http://www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415428026/ with new international case studies updated quarterly
specialist chapters on financial public relations, internal communications and marketing public relations
strategic overviews of corporate identity, globalization and evaluation
a thorough examination of ethics and professionalism
over twenty illustrations from recent PR campaigns
a new chapter dealing with public relations for charities
a completely revised chapter on dealing with the internet effectively.

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About the Author:

Alison Theaker is Senior Lecturer at University College Plymouth , St Mark & St John, UK and was formerly Scholar in Residence in the School of Marketing Communication at Emerson College, Boston , US.

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