1st Edition

Strategic Public Relations Writing Proven Tactics and Techniques

By Jim Eggensperger, Jeanne Salvatore Copyright 2022
232 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

232 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

232 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Putting strategy front and center, this public relations writing textbook coaches students to readiness for a career as an effective strategic communicator.  The book focuses on the strategic aspect of public relations writing that distinguishes it from other writing, such as journalistic or academic. It highlights the essential types of writing necessary for effective public relations in... Read more

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Creating News

Chapter 3 Persuasive PR Writing

Chapter 4 Words Matter: Editing

Chapter 5 News Releases

Chapter 6 Media Kits: Media Advisories, Q&As, Bios, Fact Sheets and Corporate Profiles

Chapter 7 Pitching a Story

Chapter 8 Editorials and Op-eds

Chapter 9 Strategic Social Media

Chapter 10 Scripting Videos and Podcasts

Chapter 11 Speeches, Presentations and Media Interviews

Chapter 12 Blogs, Vlogs, and Newsletters

Chapter 13 Infographics and Data Displays

Chapter 14 Business Writing: Memos, Emails, Etcetera

Chapter 15 Key Elements of a PR Campaign

Appendices

Campaign Planner

Glossary

Biography

Jim Eggensperger taught at Iona College, USA, for 18 years and is an Adjunct Professor there in the Department of Mass Communication and Adjunct Professor in the College of Business and Communications at Brenau University, USA.

Jeanne M. Salvatore is Assistant Professor in the Advertising & Marketing Communications program in the School of Business & Technology at Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, USA and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Media and Communications Arts at City College in New York, USA.

"The media landscape continues to shift dramatically each year, and reliance on PR pros to deliver is significant. They're counted on to provide strong, compelling pitches to writers and editors who are extremely stretched; to provide effective spokespeople for interviews; to disseminate excellent photos and videos, and other dynamic content; and, to deliver ideas and accompanying materials aimed beyond print. This book explains how that happens."

Meghan FinnChief Communications & Engagement Officer at Breast Cancer Research Foundation 

"Today writing is highly focused on "owned PR.". For example, we are writing content for our own internal newsrooms and digital properties and writing posts for corporate or social channels. Strategic Public Relations Writing shows how that works."

Alfred D'AgostinoDirector, Corporate Affairs, Leadership Communications at PayPal

"With the advent of social media and other digital platforms, some students don’t understand the importance of good writing skills. This textbook is essential in that it addresses this most important aspect of communications—the need to communicate strategically and most effectively in writing."

Ed Keller, Professor, City College of New York

"In the communications industry strategic PR writing needs to have your message register with the intended audiences. Strategic Public Relations Writing effectively demonstrates how it is done."

Albert M. Romano, Professor, Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York