Overview
The goal of Public Relations and Strategic Communication is to bring public relations and communication theories to life. Public relations is a hugely diverse profession in terms of its functions, publics and stakeholders. However, it is the multi-faceted nature of the profession that hasresulted in it becoming an essential part of organisations in a range of industries. Advanced skills in relationship management, communication and reputation management are required in every organisation and have become even more important with the rapid evolution of digital technologies such associal media. Public Relations and Strategic Communication aims to educate readers about this ever-changing landscape through the clear explanation and practical application of theory.Throughout this text, public relations and communication theories have been dissected, critically analysed and explained in clear language using contemporary Australian examples. Each theory is also demonstrated in its entirety, particularly focusing on how it underpins core public relationsfunctions. This approach aims to teach public relations students theoretical concepts from a micro and macro level. The incorporation of interviews with industry practitioners also provides students with further insight into the realities of public relations and strategic communication as aprofession.Public Relations and Strategic Communication aims to make theory accessible and interesting by taking a storytelling approach to ensure readers remain engaged throughout their learning journey. The intention is that this text sparks with students an ongoing curiosity about public relations andcommunication theory and the profession overall.
- | Author: Karen Sutherland, Umi Khattab
- | Publisher: Oxford University Press, Usa
- | Publication Date: Nov 01, 2019
- | Number of Pages: 409 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 019030460X
- | ISBN-13: 9780190304607
