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Discovering Public Relations
An Introduction to Creative and Strategic Practices

Second Edition
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January 2024 | 488 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
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 choose and implement evidence-based practices to guide their strategic campaigns. The Second Edition transforms students into successful PR professionals by giving them the tools to think creatively, innovate effectively, and deploy research-backed tactics for successful campaigns.

 
Part I: Foundations
 
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Public Relations
 
Chapter 2: Historical Contexts and Today’s Practices
 
Chapter 3: Ethics and The Law
 
Chapter 4: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging
 
Chapter 5: Research and Evidence-Based Practices
 
Chapter 6: Branding
 
Chapter 7: Writing for Public Relations
 
Part II: Applications
 
Chapter 8: Strategic Campaigns
 
Chapter 9: Audiences and Relationship Management
 
Chapter 10: Creative Content
 
Chapter 11: Crisis Communication
 
Chapter 12: Management and Business Acumen
 
Chapter 13: Measurement and Evaluation
 
Chapter 14: Careers
 
Chapter 15: Specializations
 
Part III: Summary
 
Chapter 16: The Future

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Key features
NEW TO THIS EDITION:
  • The new edition is available in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.
    • Flashcards and note-taking tools help students better prepare for class.
    • NEW! Audiobook Player allows students to listen to text content, boosting comprehension and retention. It offers flexible, on-the-go access, engaging both reluctant readers and auditory learners, improving the overall reading experience.
    • The Offline Reading option in the Student Dashboard offers greater accessibility to Vantage’s reading content, regardless of where students are or how strong their internet connection may be.
  • New chapter on Crisis Communication.
  • Each end-of-chapter case study is new, reflecting timely topics and cases such as Rihanna and Fenty Beauty, Stranger Things' projection on the Empire State Building, and Dove's Detox Your Feed initiative.
  • New and updated Game Changers feature interviews with some of the leading voices in the profession, showcasing individuals who are essentially changing the game in their respective areas of public relations.
  • Insights into artificial intelligence are highlighted and expanded throughout all chapters.
  • Chapter 4 on Diversity and Inclusion has been revamped with important insights into how equity and belonging reflect current industry trends and practices, along with new coverage of opportunities, language, and accessibility as areas for improvement in the PR field related to DEI.
  • New and updated examples include discussion of AI insights related to ethical and legal considerations in PR, Formula One racing, Taylor Swift, data protection and privacy initiatives, companies facing greenwashing allegations, the Kentucky Derby, the Barbie movie, and more.
KEY FEATURES:
  • The text is aligned with guidelines put forth by the Commission on Public Relations Education (CPRE).
  • Chapter-opening learning objectives identify what students should be able to accomplish upon completing the reading.
  • Infographics convey information to students in a visually appealing way that makes learning easier.
  • Game Changer feature spotlights professionals in different areas of public relations who share their wisdom with the future generation of public relations scholars.
  • Building Your Brand exercises help students apply their skills from the chapter to build their own personal brand as a rising PR professional.
  • Building Your Portfolio activities allow students to apply what they have learned in the chapter to produce work that can be added to their digital or physical portfolio to show their future employers.
  • Summaries, key terms, and discussion questions at the conclusion of chapters allow students to review content to reinforce learning.
  • End-of-chapter APR Exam sections show how chapter content aligns with the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) exam.
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