Public Relations and the Social Web: How to Use Social Media and Web 2.0 in Communications

Public Relations and the Social Web: How to Use Social Media and Web 2.0 in Communications

by RobBrown (Author)

Synopsis

The effect of the internet on public relations is the single biggest subject of current conversation in the public relations industry. As the world of communications changes beyond recognition, those seeking to communicate must revise and revolutionise their approach. Public Relations and the Social Web explores the way in which communications is changing and looks at what this means for communicators working across a range of industries, from entertainment through to politics. The book examines emerging public relations practices in the digital environment and shows readers how digital public relations campaigns can be structured. Including information on new communication channels such as blogs, wikis, RSS, social networking and SEO, Public Relations and the Social Web is essential reading for public relations practitioners, students of public relations, and those who work in related areas such as journalism and web construction and design.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Edition: 1
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 03 Apr 2009

ISBN 10: 0749455071
ISBN 13: 9780749455071
Book Overview: Tactics for exploiting Google, Facebook, YouTube, Bebo and more for successful PR Outlines constantly evolving ways in which dynamic companies are reaching new audiences Social media is one of the biggest growth areas which can be used to target 18-24 year olds

Media Reviews
'A thoroughly readable and practical source of information for anyone who wishes to dip their toe into the ever-expanding ocean of online PR.' Communication Director 'Public Relations and the Social Web provides an overview of the social web landscape and how it's changing the functionality and role of the traditional PR role.' Managing Growth 'A very readable introduction to public relations in the internet age.' Behind the Spin blog
Author Bio
Rob Brown graduated from York University and spent a year in radio before joining Staniforth as a PR account executive. He set up his own media PR business in the 90s, working with Granada Television, Channel Four and Endemol. He later joined McCann Erickson as PR Director with clients as diverse as Durex, Aldi, Peugeot and the NHS. In 2008 Rob returned to Staniforth, now part of the TBWA group, as its UK Managing Director.