Creativity in PR and Communications: Concepts and Practices for Innovation - Hardcover

Cope, Jon; Mayell, Stuart

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1398620866 ISBN 13: 9781398620865

Publisher: Kogan Page, 2025

Synopsis

How can creativity drive effective public relations and communications in today's dynamic business environment?

Creativity in PR and Communications by Jon Cope and Stuart Mayell is an essential textbook designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying public relations and creative communication courses. It aligns directly with course outcomes by providing a structured, theory-led yet practical approach to fostering creativity as a strategic tool for addressing PR challenges and meeting business targets. Ideal for core or recommended adoption, this text equips students with the skills and frameworks necessary to excel in creative industries.

Key features include:
- Exploration of creativity fundamentals including mindset development, creative thinking, ideation processes and the strategic use of AI as a creativity enhancer
- Integration of strategic models and expert insights demonstrating how creativity informs effective briefs and campaign development
- Practical real-world examples from global brands such as Unilever, Marmite, Marc Jacobs, Spotify and Heinz illustrating creativity in action within PR and communication contexts
- Structured learning supports including clearly defined learning outcomes, glossary, exercise questions and online resources featuring lecturer slides and creative best practices
- Emphasis on data-led decision making within creative PR strategies to connect innovation with measurable impact

Whether preparing for academic study or professional practice, Jon Cope and Stuart Mayell offer expertise and confident guidance to nurturing creative ideas and applying them strategically in public relations and communications.

About this title

About the Authors

Jon Cope is the Assistant Head of the School of Media and Communications, and was the Course Leader of the MA in Public Relations at Westminster University, UK. He is also a PR practitioner with more than 25 years' experience in the healthcare and consumer sectors. Most recently, Jon's freelance practice has focused on content creation for global healthcare and consumer/lifestyle brands. He holds an MA in Critical Global Politics from Exeter University and is the author of two books on fashion promotion and public relations.

Stuart Mayell is a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Westminster, where he teaches modules on strategic planning, content development and brand communication. Stuart is also a communications professional with over 30 years of experience and has been recognised with multiple awards, including a Cannes Lion. As a Creative Director, Stuart leads multi-disciplinary work across design, video, copywriting, art direction, digital strategy and development. He serves on the judging panel assessing creativity for the Communiqué Awards, a healthcare industry awards programme. He is also Editor of the online journal, Innovation Uncovered.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1398620866
• ISBN 13: 9781398620865
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400