Exploring Public Relations and Management Communication 5E

Tench, Ralph; Waddington, Stephen

ISBN 10: 1292321741 / ISBN 13: 9781292321745

Published by Pearson Education, 2020

About this Item

This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.

Seller Inventory # ABNR-279355

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Exploring Public Relations and Management Communication 5E
• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1292321741
• ISBN 13: 9781292321745
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Develop a clear understanding of the concepts and best practices in public relations 

Exploring Public Relations and Management Communication, 5th Edition, by Tench and Waddington is the definitive text on public relations. Blending theory with real-life applications. this book offers critical analysis with updated case studies, exercises and discussion questions that provide you with a holistic subject understanding. It also engages you with the thought processes behind some of the latest PR campaigns. This fundamental yet very practical text recognises the strategic importance of public relations to organisations, growing conversation about professionalism in practice and professional ethics. A comprehensive coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic helps you understand the implications of this global crisis on public relations and strategic communication. 

"A great overall introduction to the key theoretical models, history and different practice areas around PR and related marketing disciplines. I recommend it as the one essential buy book for all our undergraduates."  Carmel O'Toole, Senior Lecturer and Public Relations courses leader, Sheffield Hallam University

"The book encourages critical reflection in the reader posing interesting questions to analyse. It works equally well for students who are new to the discipline and more experienced professionals. In short, it is the perfect accompaniment to a contemporary course in public relations." Izzy Crawford, Academic Strategic Lead, Robert Gordon University

Pearson, the world's learning company.

About the Author

Ralph Tench is Professor of Communication Education and Director of Research at Leeds Business School, Leeds Beckett University, where he also oversaw the expansion of the undergraduate, postgraduate and professional course portfolio. He has managed the largest EU-funded public relations research project and his work is widely published in books and academic journals worldwide. He is a past Board member and President (2017-2020) of the European Public Relations Research and Education Association. 

 

Stephen Waddington is a public relations moderniser, thought leader and consumer engagement advocate. In addition to his role as Visiting Professor in Practice at Newcastle University, Stephen is also Managing Partner at Wadds Inc., a professional advisory firm for marketing and PR agencies and communication teams. He is a past President of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and has co-founded, managed and sold two award-winning public relations agencies.