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The challenge of public relations is _____.
Multifaceted.
A public relations professional must have skills in written and interpersonal communication, research, negotiation, creativity, logistics, facilitation, and problem solving.
Global Scope
3 million people practice as their main profession
1/12 belong to some professional organization
In US, 200 colleges with PR major
EUR - 100
Asain 500,000 students studying aspects of PR
Organizations within the US spend 4 billion annually spent on PR
Where is the largest public relations field in place?
US
Where is growth the highest in public relations?
China
Key words describing public relations?
Deliberate, planned, performance, public interest, two way communication, strategic management of competition and conflict
Public relations consist of what four key elements?
Research, Action, Communication (execution), Evaluation
RACE
Public relations is a ____.
Process (a series of actions, changes, or functions that bring about a result).
RACE
Research, action, communication, evaluation
Another approach to describe the process of public relations is
never-ending cycle in which six components are linked in a chain: research & analysis, policy information, programming, communication, feedback, ---> program assessment and adjustment.
Counseling, research, media relations, publicity, employee/member relations, and public affairs are all
components of public relations
Media Relations
working with mass media in seeking publicity or responding to their interest in the organization.
Publicity
Disseminating planned messages through selected media channels to further an organization's interests.
Issues Management
Identifying and addressing issues of public concern that affect an organization.
Public Affairs
Developing effective involvement in public policy and helping an organization adapt to public expectations.
What makes public relations different from journalism?
Scope, objectives, audiences, channels
Public relations vs. journalism
In PR, there are additional elements such as counseling, issues management and special events.
You are an advocate for your organization or client foremost.
The PR professional segments their audience into various demographic and psychological channels; and use a wider variety of channels such as direct mail, newsletters, trade journals, posters, in combination with mass media outlets.
Public relations vs. advertising
PB relies on greater number of communication toolss; public relations presents its message to specialized external audiences such as stockholders, vendors, community leaders; advertising is usually for a product or service; PR is broader is scope as it deals with policies and performance of the entire organization;
What are the five essential abilities of a PR professional?
Writing
Research ability
Planning expertise
Problem solving ability
Business/Economics Competence
The most common job among PR professionals is?
working at a PR firm (42)
followed by an organization (22.6)
Why work toward an integrated perspective?
An organization's goals and objectives are best achieved by integrating advertising, marketing, and public relations to create a consistent message.
What factors lead to the gap between the salaries of men vs women?
the number of years in the field
technician duties
nature of the industry
the size of the organization
balance of work/home life
Chapter 2: New way of thinking definition keywords
Strategic, management, competition, conflict
SMCC
Contingency Theory of Conflict Management
Argues for a dynamic and multifaceted approach to dealing with conflict in the field.
Ways PR firms charge?
Basic hourly fee, plus out of pocket expenses
Retainer Fee
Fixed project fee
sometimes pay for placement
Five steps to issues management
Issue Identification
Issue Analysis
Strategy Options
Action Plan
Evaluation