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E-book: Discovering Public Relations: An Introduction to Creative and Strategic Practices

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"The only textbook built entirely around the guidelines in the 2018 "Commission for Public Relations Education" report, Discovering Public Relations introduces students to the field of PR in a practical, applied, and hands-on way that prepares them for the modern workplace. Author Karen Freberg highlights modern and contemporary PR practices, emphasizing social media, digital communication, and creative innovation. Understanding that creativity alone can't create success, Freberg shows students how to use choose and implement evidence-based practices to guide their strategic campaigns. This first edition of Discovering Public Relations transforms students into successful PR professionals by giving them the tools to think creatively, innovate effectively,and deploy research-backed tactics for successful campaigns"--

Discovering Public Relations introduces students to the field of PR in a practical, applied, and hands-on way that prepares them for the modern workplace. Author Karen Freberg guides students through the evolution of contemporary PR practices with an emphasis on social media, digital communication, creativity, and diversity. Understanding that innovation alone can’t create success, Freberg shows students how to use, choose, and implement evidence-based practices to guide their strategic campaigns. The text will transform today’s students into tomorrow’s successful PR professionals by giving them the tools to think creatively, innovate effectively, and deploy research-backed tactics for successful campaigns.

 
Preface and Acknowledgments xx
About the Author xxviii
PART I FOUNDATIONS
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Public Relations
2(20)
What Is Public Relations?
3(1)
How Academics Define Public Relations
3(1)
How Practitioners Define Public Relations
3(1)
How Do We Build Relationships in Public Relations?
4(3)
We Identify Publics
4(1)
We Focus on Stakeholders
5(1)
We Manage Relationships Between Publics and Brands
5(2)
Where Do We Find Public Relations in Action?
7(1)
What Do We Do as PR Professionals?
7(5)
We Write
8(1)
We Conduct Research
9(1)
We Think Creatively
10(1)
We Understand Business Practices
10(1)
We Meet Emerging Expectations
10(2)
How Do We Work With Professionals in Related Fields?
12(4)
We Work With Journalism Professionals
12(1)
We Work With Advertising Professionals
13(2)
We Work With Marketing Professionals
15(1)
How Do We Use Storytelling?
16(1)
Where Are We Headed?
16(3)
Infographic 1 How We Produce Content
17(2)
Summary
19(1)
APR Exam
19(1)
Key Terms
19(1)
Discussion Questions
19(3)
Game Changer: Stephen Waddington, PR Professional
20(1)
Case Study: Mayo, Florida, Renames Itself Miracle Whip, Florida
21(1)
Chapter 2 Historical Contexts and Today's Practices
22(26)
How Did the Field of Public Relations Begin?
23(1)
The Four Models: The Basis of Public Relations
23(1)
The Four Models: Universal Themes and Messaging
23(1)
How Do the Four Models Function?
24(6)
1 The Press Agentry and Publicity Model
24(1)
2 The Public Information Model
25(2)
3 The Two-Way Asymmetrical Communication Model
27(2)
4 The Two-Way Symmetrical Communication Model
29(1)
Who Are the Notable Figures of Public Relations?
30(4)
Historic Figures of Public Relations
30(2)
Contemporary Figures of Public Relations
32(2)
The Four Models Today: What Can Recent Campaigns Teach Us?
34(5)
1 The Press Agentry and Publicity Model: Today
34(1)
2 The Public Information Model: Today
35(1)
3 The Two-Way Asymmetrical Model: Today
36(2)
4 The Two-Way Symmetrical Model: Today
38(1)
Why Study PR Practices, Research, and Theories?
39(4)
Our Practices
39(1)
Infographic 2: How We Can Expand Our Approaches
40(1)
Our Research
41(1)
Our Theories
41(2)
Social Media: What Is Its Impact on Public Relations?
43(1)
Summary
43(2)
Game Changer: Matt Kelly, PR Professional
44(1)
APR Exam
45(1)
Key Terms
45(2)
Case Study: Toxic Masculinity and the Gillette Commercial for #TheBestMenCanBe
46(1)
Discussion Questions
47(1)
Chapter 3 Ethics and the Law
48(21)
What Are Ethics and Ethical Conduct?
49(3)
Behaving Ethically, Avoiding Misconduct
50(1)
Challenges to Ethical Practices
51(1)
What Codes of Ethics Do We Follow?
52(3)
Infographic 3: How We Practice Ethically
53(1)
The Code of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
54(1)
The Codes of Other Organizations
54(1)
Ethical Dilemmas: What Can Recent Campaigns Teach Us?
55(6)
Potential Situations
55(3)
Recent Case Studies
58(3)
What Legal Matters Do We Need to Know About?
61(2)
Libel
61(1)
Slander
61(1)
Deception
61(2)
Puffery
63(1)
What Are Best Practices for Functioning Ethically and Legally?
63(4)
Game Changer: Jason Falls, PR Professional
64(2)
Case Study: The Fyre Festival: How Not to Plan an Event
66(1)
Summary
67(1)
APR Exam
67(1)
Key Terms
67(1)
Discussion Questions
68(1)
Chapter 4 Diversity and Inclusion
69(19)
What Do Diversity and Inclusion Mean?
70(1)
Diversity
70(1)
Inclusion
70(1)
The Differences Between Diversity and Inclusion
70(1)
How Diverse and Inclusive Is Public Relations?
70(6)
The Concerns of Professional Organizations and Educators
71(1)
Directives for Change
71(1)
Infographic 4: How We Build Diversity and Inclusivity
72(4)
What Benefits Do Diversity and Inclusion Bring to Public Relations?
76(4)
The Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion: In the Workplace
76(1)
The Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion: In Audience-Facing Communications
76(1)
The Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion: For the General Public
77(3)
What Best Practices Can Make Public Relations More Diverse and Inclusive?
80(5)
We Need to Implement Principles
80(2)
We Need to Implement Practices
82(2)
Game Changer: Kara DeLost, Marking Professional at KFC Yum! Brands
84(1)
Summary
85(1)
APR Exam
85(1)
Key Terms
85(1)
Discussion Questions
85(1)
Activities
85(3)
Case Study: The Beyonce and Adidas Partnership: Diversity and Leadership
86(2)
Chapter 5 Research and Evidence-Based Practices
88(23)
What Is Research? How Does It Function in Public Relations?
89(4)
Research Defined
89(1)
Infographic 5: How We Conduct Research
90(1)
The Role of Research in Public Relations
91(2)
What Are Evidence-Based Practices for Research?
93(5)
Environment and Organizational Contexts
93(1)
Audience Segmentation
93(3)
Outputs and Outcomes
96(1)
Social and Digital Communications
97(1)
What Research Methods Do We Use in Public Relations?
98(6)
The Concepts of Reliability and Validity
98(1)
Questions to Explore
98(1)
Formal and Informal Research
99(1)
Primary and Secondary Research
99(1)
Primary Research: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
100(2)
Social Media Research and Analysis
102(1)
Social Network Analysis (SNA)
103(1)
Neuromarketing Research and Analysis
103(1)
What Are Best Practices for Conducting, Evaluating, and Applying Research?
104(4)
Best Practices
104(1)
Obtaining Data and Other Challenges
105(1)
Knowing Where to Find Sources
106(2)
Summary
108(1)
APR Exam
108(1)
Key Terms
108(1)
Discussion Questions
108(1)
Activities
108(3)
Game Changer: Shahbaz Khan of the Minnesota Timberwolves
109(1)
Case Study: Amazon's Second Headquarters Campaign: A Lesson on the Value of Research
110(1)
Chapter 6 Branding
111(16)
What Is Branding?
111(1)
How Do We Support Clients' Brands in Public Relations?
112(3)
Supporting a Brand for a Client
112(1)
Examples of Clients' Brands
112(1)
Infographic 6: How We Support Brands
113(1)
Examples of Client Branding That Involve Personal Branding
114(1)
What Is a Personal Brand? How Do We Create One?
115(7)
Defining a Personal Brand
116(1)
Examples of Personal Brands
116(1)
Features of Personal Brands
117(1)
Creating a Personal Brand
118(4)
What Are Best Practices for Client and Personal Branding?
122(1)
Best Practices
122(1)
Things to Avoid
123(1)
Summary
123(1)
APR Exam
123(2)
Game Changer: Leo Morejon, Founder of Build & Inspire
124(1)
Key Terms
125(1)
Discussion Questions
125(1)
Activities
125(2)
Case Study: Drew Brees, Quarterback of the New Orleans Saints: A Lesson in Personal Branding
126(1)
Chapter 7 Writing
127(25)
What Does It Mean to Write for Public Relations?
128(4)
Writing Styles and Purposes
128(2)
Qualities of Effective Messaging
130(1)
Infographic 7: Spotlight on Storytelling
131(1)
What Types of Writing Do PR Professionals Compose?
132(14)
News and Press Releases
133(4)
Feature Stories
137(1)
Pitches
138(1)
Infographics
139(2)
Media Kit
141(3)
Websites, Blogs, and Social Media
144(2)
What Are Helpful Tools for Writing in Public Relations?
146(1)
Summary
147(1)
APR Exam
147(2)
Game Changer: David Armano, Senior Vice President of Edelman Digital
148(1)
Key Terms
149(1)
Discussion Questions
149(1)
Activities
149(3)
Case Study: Uber Driver Stories: A Lesson in Shifting the Focus
150(2)
PART II APPLICATIONS
Chapter 8 Strategic Campaigns
152(25)
What Is a PR Campaign?
152(2)
Infographic 8: A Strategic Campaign Plan, Annotated
153(1)
What Are the Steps for Conducting a Successful PR Campaign?
154(4)
1 Conducting Research
154(1)
2 Identifying Purpose and Audience
155(1)
3 Planning
156(1)
4 Developing Content and Persuading Audiences
156(1)
5 Experimenting With Innovative Ideas
157(1)
6 Evaluating Success
157(1)
What Are the RACE and ROPE Models for Conducting Campaigns?
158(2)
The RACE and ROPE Models: Similarities
159(1)
The RACE and ROPE Models: Differences
159(1)
How Does the Strategic Model Benefit Campaigns?
160(9)
The Parts and Steps of a Strategic Model
160(1)
Creating a Background Research Section
160(3)
Writing a Situational Analysis
163(1)
Writing a SWOT Analysis
163(1)
Writing an Objectives Section
164(1)
Writing an Audience and Messaging Section
164(1)
Writing a Strategies and Tactics Section
165(2)
Creating a Budget and Calendar Section
167(2)
Writing a Measurement and Evaluation Section
169(1)
Writing Recommendation for the Future
169(1)
How Does the PESO Model for Media Promote Campaigns?
169(4)
Paid Media
170(1)
Earned Media
170(1)
Shared Media
171(1)
Owned Media
172(1)
Summary
173(1)
APR Exam
173(1)
Key Terms
173(2)
Game Changer: Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks
174(1)
Discussion Questions
175(1)
Activities
175(2)
Case Study: New York Public Library's Insta Novels: A Lesson in Gaining Young Readers
176(1)
Chapter 9 Audiences and Relationship Management
177(22)
How Do We Identify Audiences?
178(1)
Identifying Audiences Through Segmentation
178(1)
•et; Infographic 9: How We Identify Audiences
179(3)
Using Categories for Segmenting Audiences
180(1)
Identifying Audiences Based on Characteristics: Grunig's Theory
181(1)
Who Are Our Audiences? How Do We Interact With Them?
182(11)
The Media
182(1)
Fellow Employees, Vendors, and Customers
183(3)
Influencers and Creators
186(7)
What Is Relationship Management?
193(2)
Relationships in Public Relations: Personal, Emotional, and Cultural
193(1)
Features of Managed Relationships
194(1)
Types of Managed Relationships
195(1)
Summary
195(1)
APR Exam
195(3)
Game Changer: Rani Mani, Head of Global Employee Advocacy and Influencer Relations for Adobe
196(1)
Key Terms
196(1)
Case Study: James Charles's Fall From YouTube Grace: How Not to Treat Your Followers
197(1)
Discussion Questions
198(1)
Activities
198(1)
Chapter 10 Creative Content
199(22)
How Do Marketing Tools Connect Our Content With Our Audiences?
200(2)
The Funnel and Flywheel Models
200(2)
Media Platforms
202(1)
How Do We Describe and Share Content?
202(2)
What Is a Message Strategy?
204(2)
Primary and Secondary Messages
204(1)
Best Practices for Creating a Message Strategy
205(1)
What Types of Content Are Best for Different Channels?
206(4)
Short, Long, and Slow Forms of Content
207(2)
Content Types That Spark Conversations With Audiences
209(1)
How Does Visual, Audio, and Multimedia Content Work?
210(6)
Visual Content
210(1)
Social Media Content
211(1)
Infographic 10: Halo Top's Digital Content, Annotated
212(2)
Content for Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Realities
214(1)
Audio and Vocal Content
215(1)
What Are Best Practices for Creating Content?
216(1)
Summary
217(2)
Game Changer: Goldie Chan, Linkedln Content Creator
218(1)
APR Exam
219(1)
Key Terms
219(1)
Discussion Questions
219(1)
Activities
219(2)
Case Study: Gary Vaynerchuk and the K-Swiss Shoe Launch: A Creative Content Strategy
220(1)
Chapter 11 Management and Business Acumen
221(20)
What Myths Exist Among Business and PR Academics and Professionals?
222(1)
What Do We Need to Succeed in a Business Setting?
223(4)
Business Literacy and Acumen
223(1)
Infographic 11: Spotlight on Four Business Principles: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and Sales
224(1)
Business Skills and Knowledge Sets
225(2)
Whom Do We Work With in the Business Setting?
227(6)
Public Relations and Marketing
227(1)
Public Relations and Sales
228(1)
Public Relations and Advertising
229(1)
Public Relations and Entrepreneurship: Working for Ourselves
229(2)
Public Relations and Human Resources
231(1)
Public Relations and the C-Suite
232(1)
How Does Our Approach Benefit Business?
233(1)
What Common Goals Do We Pursue With Business and Management?
234(2)
Corporate Social Responsibility Campaigns
234(1)
Ambassador and Advocacy Programs
235(1)
What Are Best Practices for Conducting Business?
236(1)
Summary
237(1)
APR Exam
237(1)
Key Terms
237(1)
Discussion Questions
237(2)
Game Changer: Deirdre Breakenridge, Author, Educator, and PR Practitioner
238(1)
Activities
239(2)
Case Study: Orangetheory Fitness: A Lesson in Business and Collaboration
240(1)
Chapter 12 Measurement and Evaluation
241(23)
Why Are Measurement and Evaluation Important?
242(3)
Showing Value
242(1)
Making Strategic Plans
242(1)
Explaining How and Why We've Succeeded
243(1)
Infographic 12: How We Apply SMART Criteria
244(1)
What Types of Measurement and Evaluation Do We Use?
245(2)
Output and Outcome Measurements
245(1)
Sentiment and Exposure Analyses
245(1)
An Analysis of the Top Gun: Maverick Launch
246(1)
What Methods Do We Use for Measuring and Evaluating?
247(1)
What Metrics Do We Use to Evaluate a Campaign?
248(8)
Advertising Value Equivalent
249(1)
Impressions
249(1)
Monitoring and Listening
250(1)
New Metrics: Analytics
250(3)
Resources for Applying Metrics
253(3)
What Are Industry Standards for Measurement and Evaluation?
256(2)
Standards: Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
256(1)
Framework: International Association for Measurement and Evaluation of Communication (AMEC)
256(1)
Standards: The Barcelona Principles (AMEC)
257(1)
What Are Best Practices for Measurement and Evaluation?
258(1)
Summary
259(1)
APR Exam
259(2)
Game Changer: Dennis Yu, CEO of BlitzMetrics
260(1)
Key Terms
261(1)
Discussion Questions
261(2)
Case Study: Pittsburgh Knights and Zoomph: An Analytics Partnership
262(1)
Activities
263(1)
Chapter 13 Careers
264(28)
What Skills and Experience Do We Need to Work in Public Relations?
264(5)
Skills and Literacies
265(1)
Experience
266(3)
What Types of Careers Does Public Relations Offer?
269(14)
Traditional Roles and Job Titles
269(1)
Infographic 13: How We Get Our First PR Jobs
270(7)
New and Emerging Roles and Job Titles
277(6)
How Do We Decide Where to Work?
283(4)
What Are Best Practices for Building a Career in Public Relations?
287(1)
Summary
288(2)
Game Changer: Dave Remund, APR, Fellow PRSA, Executive Director of Drake University Communications and Marketing
289(1)
Case Study: Jimmy Fallon and Jake Sirianni: Using Performance and Parody to Get an Internship
290(1)
APR Exam
290(1)
Key Terms
291(1)
Discussion Questions
291(1)
Activities
291(1)
Chapter 14 Specializations
292(32)
Reputation Management: What Is It? How Is It Done?
293(3)
The Focus of Reputation Management
293(1)
Examples of Reputation Management
293(1)
Best Practices for Working in Reputation Management
294(1)
Infographic 14: How We Specialize
295(1)
Crisis Communication: What Is It? How Is It Done?
296(4)
The Focus of Crisis Communication
296(1)
Examples of Crisis Communication
297(2)
Best Practices for Working in Crisis Communication
299(1)
Influencer Marketing: What Is It? How Is It Done?
300(3)
Examples of Influencer Marketing
300(1)
Best Practices for Working in Influencer Marketing
301(1)
Game Changer: Albane Flamant, Talkwalker
302(1)
Global Public Relations: What Is It? How Is It Done?
303(3)
The Focus of Global Public Relations
303(1)
Examples of Global Public Relations
304(1)
Best Practices for Conducting Global Public Relations
304(2)
Social Media Public Relations: What Is It? How Is It Done?
306(5)
The Focus of Social Media Public Relations
306(1)
Social Media Public Relations and Data
307(1)
Examples of Social Media Public Relations
307(2)
Best Practices for Social Media Public Relations
309(1)
Game Changer: Ty Rogers, Videographer
310(1)
Entertainment and Sports Public Relations: What Is It? How Is It Done?
311(5)
The Focus of Entertainment Public Relations
311(1)
Examples of Entertainment Public Relations
311(2)
The Focus of Sports Public Relations
313(1)
Examples of Sports Public Relations
313(1)
Best Practices for Entertainment and Sports Public Relations
314(1)
Game Changer: Amir Zonozi, President of Zoomph
315(1)
Nonprofit Public Relations: What Is It? How Is It Done?
316(1)
The Focus of Nonprofit Public Relations
316(1)
Examples of Nonprofit Public Relations
316(1)
Best Practices for Nonprofit Public Relations
317(1)
Politics Public Relations: What Is It? How Is It Done?
317(4)
The Focus of Politics Public Relations
317(1)
Game Changer: Chris Strub, Giving Day Guy
318(2)
Examples of Politics Public Relations
320(1)
Best Practices for Politics Public Relations
320(1)
Summary
321(1)
APR Exam
321(1)
Key Terms
321(1)
Discussion Questions
321(1)
Activities
321(3)
PART III SUMMARY
Chapter 15 The Future
324(16)
Where Are We Headed? What Are the Opportunities and Obstacles?
324(2)
What Have We Learned So Far?
326(2)
Case Studies Review: Boeing, KFC, and Varsity Blues
326(1)
Coverage Review: From an Introduction to Career Options
327(1)
Who Are These Fine New Professionals? Meet Candice, Abbie, Michael, and Megan
328(5)
Infographic 15: Spotlight on Mentorship
332(1)
What Are Best Practices for Advancing Your Future?
333(2)
Summary
335(4)
Game Changer: Brian Solis, Digital Anthropologist, Author, and Keynote Speaker
336(2)
Case Study: A University of Tennessee Fan and His T-Shirt: A Lesson in Going for It
338(1)
Discussion Questions
339(1)
Activities
339(1)
Glossary 340(5)
References 345(12)
Index 357