Synopses & Reviews
The Practice of Public Relations is an “in-your-face” book giving readers the knowledge and skills they need to know to be successful in today’s world of public relations. Seitel’s use of case studies, interviews, and news photos, coupled with his humorous and lucid text, brings the process to life. The 11th edition includes heavy emphasis on social media and ethics.
Defining Public Relations. The History and Growth of Public Relations. Communication. Public Opinion. Management. Ethics. The Law. Research. Media Relations/Print & Broadcast. Employee Relations. Community Relations. Government Relations. Consumer Relations. International Relations. Public Relations Writing. Writing for the Eye and Ear. Integrated Marketing Communication. Public Relations and Social Media. Crisis Management. Launching a Career.
A useful, up-to-date reference for Public Relations professionals.
Synopsis
Long admired as the “practitioners” Public Relations text, Seitel's The Practice of Public Relations continues its tradition as the most visual, up-to-date and straightforward principles text available. For the aspiring student of public relations to the veteran professional seeking a refresher, Seitel's text leads the reader thru the evolution of the practice, the preparation and process necessary to reach a variety of “publics” and most importantly how to implement actual PR practice. Drawing on his own vast professional experience, his role as a PR commentator on major U.S television networks such as CNN, ABC and FOX, and his network of industry leaders, Public Relations faculty and generations of PR professionals, Seitel presents the industry with dynamism and relevancy.
About the Author
Fraser P. Seitel is a veteran of more than three decades in the practice of public relations. In 2000, PR Week magazine named Mr. Seitel one of the "100 Most Distinguished Public Relations Professionals of the 20th Century."
In 1992, after serving for a decade as senior vice president and director of public affairs for Chase Manhattan Bank, Mr. Seitel formed Emerald Partners, a management and communications consultancy, and also became senior counselor at the world's largest public affairs firm, Burson-Marsteller.
Mr. Seitel is a frequent contributor to cable television. Among other programs, he has appeared on Fox News Channel's The O'Reilly Factor, Fox and Friends, Rivera Live, Fox Weekend, and On the Record with Greta Van Susteren; MSNBC's The News with Brian Williams and Nachman; CNBC's Wall Street Journal Report; and CNN's Connie Chung Tonight, Inside Politics, and Larry King Live.
Mr. Seitel has counseled hundreds of corporations, nonprofits, associations, and individuals in the area for which he had responsibility at Chase–media relations, speech writing, consumer relations, employee communications, financial communications, philanthropic activities, and strategic management consulting.
Mr. Seitel is an Internet columnist at odwyerpr.com and a frequent lecturer and seminar leader on communications topics. Over the course of his career, Mr. Seitel has taught thousands of public relations professionals and students.
After studying and examining many texts in public relations, he concluded that none of them "was exactly right:" Therefore, in 1980, he wrote the first edition of The Practice of Public Relations "to give students a feel for how exciting this field really is:" In more than two decades of use at hundreds of colleges and universities, Mr. Seitel's book has introduced generations of students to the excitement, challenge, and uniqueness of the practice of public relations.
Table of Contents
Part 1 EVOLUTION
Chap. 1 What is Public Relations?
Chapt. 2 The Growth of Public Relations.
Part 2 PREPARATION/PROCESS
Chap. 3 Communication
Chap. 4 Public Opinion
Chap. 5 Management
Chap. 6 Ethics
Chap. 7 The Law
Chap. 8 Research
Part 3 THE PUBLICS
Chap. 9 Print Media Relations
Chap. 10 Electronic Media Relations
Chap. 11 Employee Relations
Chap. 12 Multicultural Community Relations
Chap. 13 Government Relations
Chap. 14 Consumer Relations
Chap. 15 International Relations
Part 4 IMPLEMENTATION
Chap. 16 Public Relations Writing
Chap. 17 Public Relations and the Internet
Chap. 18 Integrated Marketing Communications
Chap. 19 Crisis Management