This 2nd Edition recasts much of the information from Public Relations Kit For Dummies and updates it to use as part of this all-in-one guide to PR. The book features more than 25 percent new material and includes extensive new information on Web-based PR, including the use of text messaging, podcasts, and blogs.

Proven techniques that maximize media exposure for your business

A seasoned PR pro shows you how to get people talking

When it comes to public relations, nothing beats good word of mouth. Want to get customers talking? This friendly guide combines the best practical tools with insight and flair to provide guidance on every aspect of PR, so you can launch a full-throttle campaign that'll generate buzz — and build your bottom line.

THE DUMMIES WAY®

Explanations in plain English
"Get in, get out" information
Icons and other navigational aids
Online cheat sheet
Top ten lists
A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

Map a winning PR strategy
Grab attention with press releases, interviews, and events
Cultivate good media relations
Get print, TV, radio, and Internet coverage
Manage a PR crisis

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Proven techniques that maximize media exposure for your business


A seasoned PR pro shows you how to get people talking

When it comes to public relations, nothing beats good word of mouth. Want to get customers talking? This friendly guide combines the best practical tools with insight and flair to provide guidance on every aspect of PR, so you can launch a full-throttle campaign that'll generate buzz -- and build your bottom line.

Discover how to
* Map a winning PR strategy
* Grab attention with press releases, interviews, and events
* Cultivate good media relations
* Get print, TV, radio, and Internet coverage
* Manage a PR crisis