Media Relations Handbook for Agencies, Associations, Nonprofits, and CongressNext to the AP Style Guide, the Media Relations Handbook is arguably the most valuable reference available for any public affairs officer, press secretary or Beltway PR professional. The Media Relations Handbook is required reading for Capitol Hill press secretaries, federal agency public affairs officers, political campaign spin doctors, nonprofit PR professionals, lobbyists or anyone involved in garnering media coverage. In this Handbook, Bradford Fitch explores theory and practice, discussing general principles and illustrating each point with real-life examples. This book is for those who are seeking the most effective means to communicate on behalf of a government agency, a national association or nonprofit, or an elected official. It will help you channel your hot passion with the cool guidance that has been gleaned through others' experience. The author professes no unique insight into media relations in public affairs. Rather, this book is an amalgamation of the collective wisdom of hundreds of public relations professionals in the worlds of government and politics. It is an overview of the ideas that have become the accepted rules of communications in Washington, presented in one volume. "[T]his book will be of value to students and professionals of political communications and public relations. Summing up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through professional collections." "Although targeted for new media relations staff or ones starting a new press office, even the most experienced public information officer can learn from this book." "Offers a wealth of practical advice on public relations that will be of benefit to governmental and non-governmental organizations alike." A rich 'how-to' lesson for pros and for novices who must negotiate the competitive landscape of America's new media." Summary Table of Contents Introduction Complete Table of Contents online at www.MediaRelationsHandbook.com |
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... fact sheets available , if appropriate . 10. Before going " off the record " or " on background " with a reporter for the first time , agree on the meaning of the terms . Not all reporters and news organizations use the same definitions ...
... facts and how they are presented , people will vote for a candidate , contribute to a nonprofit , join an organization , or take up arms against their government . This book is for those who are seeking the most xvii Foreword, by Mike ...
... factual , accurate information . Candor . A corollary to credibility , candor requires the communicator to acknowledge errors , ' fess up to mistakes , and handle the bad stories along with the good . The press appreciates folks who don ...
... facts to the least important . Be sure you answer the basic journalistic questions of the Five W's and H : Who , What , Where , When , Why , and How . ( Some pub- lic relations professionals and teachers feel that the Five W's and H ...
... facts and make them easier for reporters to scan the information . When possible , identify sources of all material at the end of an important point , statistic , or bullet . Avoid using quotes , unless the quotes are absolutely ...
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Other editions - View all
Media Relations Handbook for Agencies, Associations, Nonprofits, and Congress No preview available - 2004 |
Media Relations Handbook: For Agencies, Associations, Nonprofits and ... Bradford Fitch,Beth Gaston No preview available - 2010 |