Public Relations for the New Europe

This book is essential for anyone interested in Public Relations in New Europe Whether you are working in PR, studying PR, a journalist dealing with PR, or just interested in this fascinating and fast growing market, this book offers readers a vital insight into how PR works. Author Trevor Morris: Trevor Morris is one of the UK's most senior PR practitioners. Until 2003 he was Chief Executive of Chime Communications Public Relations Group, the UK's largest PR group. In over 25 years in the industry Trevor successfully built a major PR consultancy, worked for numerous major companies and government bodies. He maintains a high profile within the industry and PR Week has described him as one of the most influential people in public relations. Author Simon Goldsworthy: Simon established London's first Master of Arts course in public relations and has since added the teaching of public relations to the University's well-known undergraduate media studies programme. He has lectured to international audiences, including Johns Hopkins University, USA, and at the Sorbonne, France, where he is a Visiting Professor. He has also worked as a PR consultant in the private sector. Preface Acknowledgments PART I: UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC RELATIONS What is Public Relations? Lessons from History The Structure of the PR Industry PR and Integrated Marketing Communications PR Sectors and Specialisms The Reputation of Public Relations The Law and Public Relations Public Relations Ethics The Academic Study of Public Relations PART II: STRATEGY AND PLANNING POSTAR, a PR Planning Aid Objectives Strategy Methods How to be Creative Tactics Administration Evaluating Results Crisis Management Creating a Socially Responsible Image PART III: SKILLS Dealing with the Media Press Releases Writing Feature Articles and Opinion Pieces How to call a Journalist Internal Communications How to make an Effective Speech or Presentation PR Photography and Images How to Plan and Run Events PR Skills in the Online World PART IV: THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS IN THE NEW EUROPE PR Growth Sectors Factors Influencing Growth