Planning and Managing Public Relations Campaigns - (PR in Practice) 5th Edition by Anne Gregory (Paperback)

About the Book

A definitive guide to planning PR and event campaigns. Contains everything readers need to know to design, execute and evaluate campaigns of any size, with techniques laid out and explained clearly.

Book Synopsis

Taking a public relations campaign from planning through to implementation can seem overwhelming. Planning and Managing Public Relations Campaigns provides a blueprint for success, and is widely regarded as one of the best 'how-to' guides for students and practitioners. Digestible and easy to read, this fifth edition presents a 12-point plan for ensuring success of campaigns of all sizes, covering vital areas including the role of public relations in organizations, the importance of context, research and analysis, setting objectives, strategy and tactics, timescales and resources, evaluation and review.

With discussion of new developments in the industry, from the gig economy and online influencers, to disruptive models, this fully updated new edition addresses the need for agile planning and draws on fresh case studies to provide up-to-date examples of best practice. Supported by a suite of online resources, Planning and Managing Public Relations Campaigns is an invaluable guide for students and practitioners alike. Online resources include extended case studies, lecture slides, discussion questions and assessment tasks.

Review Quotes

""Combines the action-orientation needed in the practice with the contextual wisdom achieved through research.""-- "Professor Gregor Halff, Dean, Copenhagen Business School"

""Provides a very practical guide through all stages of PR work.""-- "Distinguished Professor Jim Macnamara, School of Communication, University of Technology Sydney"

""Read this. Refer to it. Put it on your desk. It will help you become a better communicator and deliver more impact for the stakeholders your organization serves.""-- "Sarah Pinch, MD, Pinch Point Communications, Chair, Taylor Bennett Foundation and past CIPR President"

""This is the one book I would recommend to every PR practitioner I know. It simply covers everything you need to know about one of the fundamental aspects of PR practice.""-- "Mandy Pearse, CIPR President 2021"

"Today's context for business and society is more complex and dynamic than ever and this book is timeless - giving PR practitioners and executives the framework and skills to navigate this context and develop strategic and resilient communication strategies with which their organizations will thrive."-- "Rachel Royall, Director Healthcare, Wellbeing and Life Sciences at Markettiers, and Visiting Lecturer, Quadriga University"

"You'll want to keep this book to hand on your desk. It's a book to return to regularly in daily practice. Mine is well-thumbed."-- "Stephen Waddington, Managing Partner, Wadds Inc. and Visiting Professor, Newcastle University"

About the Author

Dr Anne Gregory is a professor of corporate communication and leading international academic. She is based in the School of Business and Law at the University of Huddersfield, and previously spent many years in public relations practice with senior experience both in-house and in consultancy. She remains a consultant and an advisor at board level to several large organizations.