Expert guidance from public relations professionals on how the media works and how to deal with press and broadcast journalists to ensure the best media coverage is achieved.

Public relations and the media are in a time of major change. The rise of social media, altered media platforms, evolving legislative environments and new models of communication have altered not only the working environments of public relations and the news and entertainment media, but also many aspects of how these industries work together. Media Relations provides a practical and thorough introduction to media work in this changing environment. Based on a solid understanding of media culture and theory, Jane Johnston shows how to steer a path between the technical and human elements of media relations. She drills down into the different types of media, analysing their applications, strengths and weaknesses, and shows how to target your message to the right media outlets, whether national television, community radio, celebrity magazines or influential blogs. This second edition has been revised throughout and includes new case studies, and new chapters on digital and social media, media campaigns, and legal and ethical considerations. 'Media Relations: Issues and Strategies is written in an engaging, easy to understand style. It provides excellent examples and cases of media relations.' - Global Media Journal

In this updated edition of the successful Public Relations Handbook, a detailed introduction to the theories and practices of the public relations industry is given. Broad in scope, it; traces the history and development of public relations, explores ethical issues which affect the industry, examines its relationships with politics, lobbying organisations and journalism, assesses its professionalism and regulation, and advises on training and entry into the profession. It includes: interviews with press officers and PR agents about their working practices case studies, examples, press releases and illustrations from a range of campaigns including Railtrack, Marks and Spencer, Guinness and the Metropolitan Police specialist chapters on financial public relations, global PR, business ethics, on-line promotion and the challenges of new technology over twenty illustrations from recent PR campaigns. In this revised and updated practical text, Alison Theaker successfully combines theoretical and organisational frameworks for studying public relations with examples of how the industry works in practice.

Now in its third edition, this core textbook provides students with a highly engaging and accessible introduction to the world of PR, covering diverse topics such as event planning, press releases, crisis management, ethics, managing your own PR agency and how to use social media effectively. The author draws on over 25 years of hands-on experience as a PR practitioner and lecturer to provide cutting-edge and insightful examples and debates relating to key contemporary issues, from Twitter-storms and whistleblowing, to the Ebola crisis and media relations in the White House. With information drawn from a wide range of international experts, the book offers case studies that cross continents and cover small, local and large multinational organisations, resulting in a truly global perspective. This new third edition has been comprehensively revised and updated throughout, equipping readers with the practical skills they need to succeed as a PR professional in the 21st century. Public Relations: A Practical Guide is a must-have companion for all those studying practitioner courses on public relations taught and accredited by PR professional organisations. It will be also be an essential textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying introductory public relations modules at universities. New to this Edition: - A more international perspective, illustrated by up-to-date examples and case studies covering companies such as Pepsi, Samsung, Shell and United Airlines, and countries including Germany, the UK, the USA, Australia, China, India, Nigeria, Greece and Ireland - A new and enhanced pedagogical framework, offering chapter introductions, practical case studies and 'What You've Learned' sections at the end of each chapter - Extensively updated from the second edition to include increased coverage of social media and the latest PR practices

This enlarged and updated edition of Successful Media Relations describes the basic skills and techniques involved in a way that will be helpful to students and practitioners alike. Judith Ridgway has been both a public relations executive and a journalist and so is ideally equipped to explain their different points of view. She starts by showing how to construct a realistic programme and how the relevant activities can be planned and assessed in the light of organizational objectives. The book covers not only the standard tools of communication such as press releases, mailing lists, photographs, TV and radio interviews, competitions and special offers, but also events like press conferences, factory visits, new product launches and sponsored radio and TV.

Media relations may be defined as a process of public relations to accomplish maximum media coverage of organisational activities as a measure to create knowledge among the stakeholders and gain their understanding and acceptance. Good media relations are created and maintained only by providing newsworthy and trustworthy information of public interest in an atmosphere of mutual respect and candour between an organisation and the media. The systematically organised book, written in 'teach yourself' style with clear illustrations, gives a thorough understanding of the various aspects of media relations. The main distinguishing feature of the book is the inclusion of numerous case studies to help students understand the concepts better and learn how theory is applied in practice. Also, the book enables the students to write good press releases and utilise broadcast media, Internet and social media. Thus, it helps its readers to become an effective media relations manager. The book is a must-read text for the postgraduate students of mass communication, public relations, journalism and business management disciplines. Moreover, it is of immense value for the HR professionals. TARGET AUDIENCE • MA (Public Relations/Communication and Journalism/Mass communication) • PG Diploma (Advertising and Public Relations/Advertising, PR & Digital Media/Public Relations & Corporate Communication)