ABSTRACT: A global, fast-changing world requires of public relations a more holistic approach than most theories have so far provided. This paper aims at illustrating the social role of public relations through its endeavors in building and maintaining multi-sector partnerships for social change. It does so in two steps. First, a multi-disciplinary literature review on multi-sector partnerships is distilled in nine propositions explaining the contribution of public relations roles and activities to building and maintaining effective multi-sector partnerships. Second, the resulting propositions are discussed in light of a case study of an educational multi-sector partnership from Romania. Finally, it is concluded that eight out of nine propositions were supported by the case, which is indicative of a considerable role of public relations in the multi-sector collaborative practice. Further research is suggested to continue testing the proposed propositions, with the ultimate purpose of theoretical grounding.

Challenges abound that require dialogue and honest talk. A global, fast-changing world requires of public relations a holistic approach, which most theories have not provided so far. Specifically, the organization-centric perspective is challenged, and a new approach is required to keep up with the more complex interplays of a globalized setting: the organization as part of society. This sociological perspective on public relations has already gained roots within the European, Latin American, and U.S. post-modern schools of thought that favored a co-creational perspective instead of a management-instrumental approach, in the process positioning public relations as an important agency for required social change. This book is building an argument - based on multi-disciplinary research - to illustrate the role of public relations in building multi-sector partnerships aimed at tackling systemic social issues. It also works toward breaking the still-existing stereotypes about the often unethical, capitalist-driven public relations practice considered to do little more than contribute towards maintaining the status quo and favoring the powerful in society.

An overview of the practice of strategic global and multicultural public relations in various sectors Global and Multicultural Public Relations offers students an expert overview of specific public relations practices, focused on strategic analyses of actual case studies and real-world examples. Emphasizing practice rather than theory, this valuable resource explores innovative communication programs that are designed to address culturally-diverse communities worldwide. The five-step strategic public relations process—formative research, planning, implementation, evaluation, and stewardship—is extensively examined and applied to a variety of scenarios, helping students understand the realty of modern public relations practice. All aspects of public relations practice, including media relations, government relations, employee communications, and shareholder relations are covered to help students gain solid foundational knowledge. Broad in scope, this textbook identifies and describes the strategy formulation and implementation process in private, government, non-profit, and various other sectors. Academic and trade articles, book chapters, original case studies, and new primary research offer students a realistic and sophisticated approach to global public relations. Figures, tables, photographs, and charts illustrate each topic, while highlighted learning objectives and key points, discussion questions, and framed sections on ethical considerations and best practices strengthen student comprehension. Employs a real-world approach to public relations principles, practices, and strategies Focuses on global public relations rather than outdated nation-centered models Fills a gap in current literature on multinational and multicultural public relations Explains the public relations strategies that are best suited for each sector Includes summary sections that contain suggested readings and supplemental online links Designed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, Global and Multicultural Public Relations is an ideal textbook for courses in international public relations, global communication, public relations management, and multinational management, as well as business, political sciences, and public administration.

Provides a structured approach to understanding public relations and corporate communications. Focus is on professional skills development and approaches that are widely recognised as 'best practice'. Original methods are considered alongside well established procedures to ensure the changing requirements of contemporary practice are reflected.

While public relations practitioners have long focused on the relationship between organizations and their stakeholders, there has never been a time when that relationship was so dominated by public participation. The new model of multiple messages originating from multiple publics at varying levels of engagement is widely acknowledged, but not widely explored in scholarly texts. The established model of one-way communication and message control no longer exists. Social media and an increasingly participatory culture means that fans are taking a more active role in the production and co-creation of messages, communication, and meaning. These fans have significant power in the relationship dynamic between the message, the communicator, and the larger audience, yet they have not been defined using current theory and discourse. Our existing conceptions fail to identify these active and engaged publics, let alone understand virtual communities who are highly motivated to communicate with organizations and brands. This innovative and original research collection attempts to address this deficit by exploring these interactive, engaged publics, and open up the complexities of establishing and maintaining relationships in fan-created communities.

Socioeconomic development has drawn increasing attention in academia, industries, and governments. The relationship between big data and its technologies and socioeconomic development has drawn certain attention in academia. Socioeconomic development depends not only on big data, but also on big data technologies. However, the relationship between big data and socioeconomic development is not adequately covered in current research. The Handbook of Research on Driving Socioeconomic Development With Big Data provides an original and innovative understanding of and insight into how the proposed theories, technologies, and methodologies of big data can improve socioeconomic development and sustainable development in terms of business and services, healthcare, the internet of everything, sharing economy, and more. Covering topics such as corporate social responsibility, management applications, and process mining, this major reference work is an excellent resource for data scientists, business leaders and executives, IT professionals, government officials, economists, sociologists, librarians, students, researchers, and academicians.