Principles of public relations theory and practice
In this chapter, public relations is introduced and set in the historical perspective of its evolving practice. The nature and extent of public relations theory are explored and definitions of public relations are discussed.
Ask any group of PR practitioners around the world to list the major issues facing their discipline, and it is almost certain that evaluation of PR activity will be ranked very highly, if not the number one topic. The measurement of activity and outcomes has many facets which will be described throughout this book. To set the context of evaluation, the theory and debate over the discipline of public relations need to be explored. For some practitioners, theory is ‘stuff’ ...
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