Public Relations Writing and Media Techniques is the most comprehensive and up-to-date public relations writing text available. With real-world examples of award-winning work by PR professionals, this new edition continues to help students master the many techniques needed to reach a variety of audiences in todays digital age. The text thoroughly integrates new communication technologiesthe Internet, Webcasting, etc.and shows students the many techniques currently in use to reach a variety of audiences. Clearly written and well-organised, this book emphasises the nuts and bolts of writing, producing, and distributing public relations materials through traditional and social media. The author provides step-by-step procedures illustrated by examples from actual campaigns to engage todays students. This text also serves as an invaluable resource for public relations practitioners in the field. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit TheeBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access yourdigitalebookproducts whilst you have yourBookshelf installed.
PART I: THE BASICS OF PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING Chapter 1: Getting Organized for Writing The Framework of Public Relations The Public Relations Writer Preparation for Writing Research: the prelude to writing Writing Guidelines Errors to Avoid Chapter 2: Becoming a Persuasive Writer Persuasion: As Old as Civilization The Basics of Communication Theories of Communication Factors in Persuasive Writing Persuasive Speaking Persuasion and Propaganda The Ethics of Persuasion Chapter 3: Finding and Making News The Challenge of Making News What Makes News How to Find News How to Create News Chapter 4: Working with Journalists and Bloggers The Importance of Media Relations The Media's Dependence on Public Relations Public Relations' Dependence on the Media Areas of Friction Working with Journalists A Media Relations Checklist Crisis Communication PART II: WRITING FOR MASS MEDIA Chapter 5: Writing the News Release The Backbone of Publicity Programs The Value of News Releases Planning a News Release The Basic Components of a News Release News Release Formats The Traditional News Release The Online News Release The Multimedia News Release Chapter 6: Preparing Fact Sheets, Advisories, Media Kits, and Pitches Expanding the Publicity Tool Kit Fact Sheets Media Advisories Media Kits Pitching a Story The Follow-Up Chapter 7: Creating News Features and Op-Ed The Value of Features Planning a News Feature Types of Features Parts of a Feature Placement Opportunities Writing an Op-Ed Chapter 9: Radio, Television, and Video The Wide Reach of Broadcasting Radio Television Talk Shows and Product Placements Film Features and Online Video Chapter 8: Selecting Publicity Photos and Graphics The Importance of Publicity Photos Components of a Good Photo Working With Photographers Writing Photo Captions Creating Other Graphics Maintaining Photo and Art Files Distributing Photos and Artwork Chapter 10: Distributing News to the Media Reaching the Media Distribution of Materials PART III: Writing for Other Media Chapter 12: Tapping the Web and Social Media The Internet: Pervasive in Our Lives The World Wide Web The Basics of Webcasting The Value of Social Media The Explosion of Blogs The Continuing Role of Traditional Media Chapter l3 Newsletters, Brochures, and Intranets The Value of Print Publication The Balancing Act of Editors Newsletters and Magazines Online Newsletters Intranets Brochures Annual Reports Chapter 14 Writing E-Mail, Memos, and Proposals The Challenge of Managing Information Overload Email Memorandums Letters Proposals Chapter 16 Using Direct Mail and Advertising The Basics of Direct Mail Creating A Direct Mail Package The Basics of Public Relations Advertising Types of Public Relations Advertising Creating a Print Ad Working with an Ad Agency Other Advertising Channels PART IV: MANAGING PROGRAMS AND CAMPAIGNS Chapter 17 Organizing Meetings and Events A World Filled with Meetings and Events Staff and Committee Meetings Group Meetings Banquets Receptions and Cocktail Parties Conventions Trade Shows Promotional Events Open Houses and Plant Tours Chapter l8 Planning Programs and Campaigns The Value of a Writing Plan Developing a Plan Elements of the Plan Submitting a Plan for Approval
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