380 Pages 96 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

380 Pages 96 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

380 Pages 96 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

Now in a second edition, this book introduces students to the theories of strategic communication and their application to everyday practice. Key updates to the second edition include the use of artificial intelligence in the practice of strategic communication and a focus on health communication and crisis communication in the wake of a global pandemic, personal branding, social... Read more

1. Introduction to the Theory of Strategic Communication  

2. The Concept of Strategy  

3. The Three Management Levels of Strategic Communication  

4. Ethics and Societal Issues in Strategic Communication  

5. Research 

6. Strategic Communication Planning 

7. Stakeholders 

8. Message Tactics 

9. Traditional Media 

10. Evolving Media 

11. Branding 

12. Strategic Communication Campaigns 

13. Careers in Strategic Communication

Biography

Derina Holtzhausen is Professor Emerita in the College of Fine Arts & Communication at Lamar University, Texas, USA.

Jami A. Fullerton is Professor in the School of Media and Strategic Communication, Associate Dean and Director of Academic Programs in the School of Global Studies, and Lawrence L. Boger Chair in International Studies at Oklahoma State University, USA.

Bobbi Kay Lewis is Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State University, USA.

Praise for the First Edition

“Principles of Strategic Communication is a great introductory text that introduces students to the concepts, principles, theories, research methodologies and practical frameworks of strategic communication. From this text, students will gain a better understanding of how fields such as advertising, marketing, journalism, and public relations all work together to disseminate the right messages to the right people at the right time using the right medium.”

Candice L. Edrington, University of South Carolina, USA

“Principles of Strategic Communication presents the realities of the multi-faceted and ever-changing nature of strategic communications in an interactive and well-written book. It is an essential source for training the next generation of communication professionals.”

Cayce Myers, Virginia Tech, USA