Breadth and balance in content are the primary attributes of this practical guide designed to equip undergraduate students for the broad range of writing tasks involved in contemporary public relations practice. A myriad of writing tasks are examined, those undertaken for print and electronic media as well as those that arise in the business component.

Breadth and balance in content are the primary attributes of this book, which is designed to equip undergraduate students for the broad range of writing tasks involved in contemporary public relations practice. This comprehensive text addresses writing tasks undertaken for print and electronic media as well as those that arise in the business component of public relations, providing: insights into the roles and responsibilities of practitioners and the nature of persuasion; techniques in message development and public relations writing; separate sets of chapters dedicated to print and electronic writing tasks; and three case histories each accompanied by a set of writing problems, to create complete flexibility for faculty.

The first five chapters of the book deal with practitioners' roles, theories of persuasion, public relations writing styles, and message development. Print-oriented chapters deal with news and feature releases, printed materials, media kits and their contents, and business writing relating to public relations practice. Electronic-oriented chapters focus on the basics of broadcast writing, audio-visual script writing, video news releases, slide-tape presentations, and public service announcements. Case histories deal with a large for-profit corporation, a not-for-profit corporation, and a charitable organization.

Brody examines two components of public relations practice: development of the public relations program and production of materials. He first describes a viable program as consisiting of audience analysis and selection of appropriate channels of communication. Next, he examines the production of materials to be distributed through those channels--both the message itself and the process through which they are conveyed, whether it be print or audio-visual. The author also describes the production processes involved in detail together with associated cost and time factors, and considers all of the technological devices available to public relations practitioners.

Designed to meet the needs of both the public relations education and public relations practitioner communities, this comprehensive text explores the types of research most used in public relations practice. The first introductory-level volume to treat the subject in depth, "Public Relations Research" provides a theoretical framework for reader application, defines the knowledge necessary for public relations research, elaborates upon informal and formal research methods, and describes the techniques involved and provides models for subsequent use.

Following an introductory chapter that redefines the nature and role of public relations research, the book is divided into two major sections. The first deals with informal research methods and covers research foundations, environmental monitoring, informal research, secondary research, and the use of computers in research. In Part Two the authors describe formal research methods, addressing issues such as intermediate research considerations, the use of survey questionnaires, data and content analysis, reporting survey results, and quasi-quantitative procedures. Ideal as an undergraduate and graduate level text in public relations, this volume will also be an indispensable guide to research practice for entry-and-junior-level public relations specialists.

"Communicating for Survival" is a complete sourcebook to managing the necessary organizational changes in order to adapt to the new demographics and resulting labor crisis of the next decade. Designed for both practitioners and students, this practical text offers in-depth analyses of such problems as attracting and retaining employees, achieving employee trust and confidence, revising intrinsic and extrinsic reward mechanisms, and improving human resource management and communications systems.

This book fills a void in both the professional and academic literature on the management of public relations. Using systems theory, it approaches public relations as an organizational subsystem. The author defines a functional framework for the practice of public relations consistent with contemporary management theory. In addition, the book presents a practice management model for application in both corporate and counselor settings; develops this model to elaborate the role of the PR unit; and meets the development-related informational needs of both organizational and counselor practitioners in terms of human resources management, fiscal services, and insurance. Chapters include discussions on the development of employee incentives, pensions, profit sharing systems, and the sale and merger of consultant practices. Each chapter is accompanied by model programs with examples and the specifics of their applications.

Many professionals today, in a wide variety of fields, find themselves in need of the knowledge and skills that will permit them to build and maintain a successful practice. The current economic climate, changes in the rules of competitive advertising and client relations, and an overabundance of professionals have led to the need for improved skills in practice development. Professional Practice Development gives both practitioners and newcomers the practical information they need to compete for new clients and retain existing ones. With particular focus on traditional and non-traditional channels of communication, this step-by-step guide shows how to develop and implement strategies that lead to a flourishing practice.

Brody begins his study with a discussion of the unique situation professionals find themselves in today. Next, the book discusses planning, the importance of information, and the role of decision-making in building a practice. Further chapters explore the many kinds of communication that make a successful practice. The study addresses office environments, client communication, marketing strategies, envronmental assessment, and professional networking, and concludes with an overview on managing the entire process.

This text for communications specialists marks a departure from earlier studies by approaching the subject of communication programs and crisis response holistically, concentrating on how mass communication plans, programs, and campaigns, special event and crisis response techniques must be coordinated in order to be effective. The study establishes the link between the parent organization's public relations concept and the communication methods it should employ and outlines the design and implementation of those programs for both short-term needs and crisis or disaster response.

The outdated case studies often found in similar volumes are replaced here by theory and problem-solving techniques which may be applied to incidents found in any newspaper or periodical: election campaigns, oil spills, or acts of God are included for more meaningful in-class study. The text also features the many aspects of the design of public relations programs, ranging from basic responsibilities in communication to the need for consistency in campaigning and budget considerations. This training text will give future communication specialists a broad overview of their discipline with a solid look at how communications systems are interrelated.

Breadth and balance in content are the primary attributes of this practical guide designed to equip undergraduate students for the broad range of writing tasks involved in contemporary public relations practice. A myriad of writing tasks are examined, those undertaken for print and electronic media as well as those that arise in the business component.

Breadth and balance in content are the primary attributes of this book, which is designed to equip undergraduate students for the broad range of writing tasks involved in contemporary public relations practice. This comprehensive text addresses writing tasks undertaken for print and electronic media as well as those that arise in the business component of public relations, providing: insights into the roles and responsibilities of practitioners and the nature of persuasion; techniques in message development and public relations writing; separate sets of chapters dedicated to print and electronic writing tasks; and three case histories each accompanied by a set of writing problems, to create complete flexibility for faculty.

The first five chapters of the book deal with practitioners' roles, theories of persuasion, public relations writing styles, and message development. Print-oriented chapters deal with news and feature releases, printed materials, media kits and their contents, and business writing relating to public relations practice. Electronic-oriented chapters focus on the basics of broadcast writing, audio-visual script writing, video news releases, slide-tape presentations, and public service announcements. Case histories deal with a large for-profit corporation, a not-for-profit corporation, and a charitable organization.

This volume provides a comprehensive look at the future of new media into the twenty-first century. Demographic, sociographic, technological, and media trends examined in the book suggest that tomorroW's media world will be far different than the media of today. This volume provides key insights into how the changes in the communications disciplines will impact upon advertising, broadcasting, public relations, marketing, and sales promotion.

After examining the trends and changes in established media, the book looks at the information industry and new technologies, the new print media, the electronic media, and media in organizations. Next, the book explores the newest of the new media, the future, from the standpoint of media users (merchandisers, employers, politicians) and information consumers. Finally, this volume looks at the future of the communications disciplines. "Communication TommorroW" is an ideal reference book for anyone involved in public relations, advertising, sales promotion, mass communication, broadcasting, marketing, and journalism.

This book fills a void in both the professional and academic literature on the management of public relations. Using systems theory, it approaches public relations as an organizational subsystem. The author defines a functional framework for the practice of public relations consistent with contemporary management theory. In addition, the book presents a practice management model for application in both corporate and counselor settings; develops this model to elaborate the role of the PR unit; and meets the development-related informational needs of both organizational and counselor practitioners in terms of human resources management, fiscal services, and insurance. Chapters include discussions on the development of employee incentives, pensions, profit sharing systems, and the sale and merger of consultant practices. Each chapter is accompanied by model programs with examples and the specifics of their applications.