3rd Edition

Strategic Communication An Introduction to Theory and Global Practice

By Jesper Falkheimer, Mats Heide Copyright 2026
270 Pages 2 Color & 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

270 Pages 2 Color & 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

270 Pages 2 Color & 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This newly updated third edition provides a comprehensive foundation in strategic communication, exploring core concepts, theories, and methods through research examples and practical experiences across leadership, reputation, crisis management, and organizational change. Readers will gain practical knowledge and theoretical understanding of strategic communication through the book's updated... Read more

Introduction

Part I. Fundamentals

Chapter 1: What Is Communication?

Chapter 2: What Is Strategy?

Chapter 3: What is Strategic Communication?

Part II. Communication Processes and Organizations 

Chapter 4: Strategic Communication in Society and Marketplaces

Chapter 5: Internal Communication

Chapter 6: Change Communication

Chapter 7: Crisis Communication

Chapter 8: Mediatization from Traditional to Social Media

Part III. Future Developments

Chapter 9: The Future of Strategic Communication

Biography

Jesper Falkheimer is Professor of Strategic Communication at the Department of Communication, Lund University in Sweden.

Mats Heide is Professor of Strategic Communication at the Department of Communication, Lund University in Sweden.

"If there's one book about strategic communication that answers all your questions and thoroughly explores this field, it's this one. Jesper Falkheimer and Mats Heide have authored a comprehensive guide on strategic communication, explaining why it is much more complex than merely an advanced form of public relations. 

In this book, you'll dive into the fundamentals of strategic thinking, explore various strategies and tactics, and discover valuable tools. Moreover, the book emphasizes the broader context of communication, both within an organization and in society at large. Finally, it offers practical tips for understanding and planning your own communication strategies effectively."

-  Assoc. Prof. Denisa Hejlova, Ph.D., Charles University, Head of the Center for Strategic Communication