1st Edition

Corporate Advocacy A Strategic Communications Approach

By Yvette Sterbenk Copyright 2026
184 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

184 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

184 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Providing a foundational look at corporate advocacy from the perspective of strategic communications, this book develops strategies for authentic and meaningful ways companies can engage in advocating for social issues in order to have the strongest and most positive impact on society and their business. Customers, employees, investors, and other stakeholders increasingly expect companies to... Read more

Part I: Context  

1. Introduction to Corporate Advocacy  

2. The Evolution of Corporate Advocacy  

3. Ethics of Corporate Advocacy  

4. Audiences  

Part II: Planning  

5. Decision Making  

6. Strategic Planning  

7. Message Development               

Part III: Implementation  

8. Marketing Communications  

9. Executive Thought Leadership  

10. Employee Communications  

11. Partnerships  

12. DEI Communications  

Part IV: Evaluating and Adjusting  

13. Measurement and Reporting  

14. Managing Uncertainty  

Biography

Yvette Sterbenk is Associate Professor at the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College, USA.