Fitch, Bradford.

Media relations handbook : for government, associations, nonprofits, and elected officials / Media relations handbook for government, associations, nonprofits, and elected officials Bradford Fitch ; Jack Holt, editor. - 2nd edition. - xxiv, 305 p. ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

First steps -- Tools of the craft -- Developing a message and communications plan -- Interacting with reporters -- Overview of the media : print, radio, TV and the Internet ---Online communication -- Dealing with the principal -- Interview preparation -- Internal issues : experts, policy, numbers, leaks, lawyers, and language -- How to interact with congressional campaign operations -- Communication in a federal agency -- Crisis communication in public affairs -- Honest spin : the ethics of public relations.

9781587331671 (softcover) 9781587331718 (hardbound)


Public relations--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Public relations--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Publicity--Management--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Publicity--Management--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Public relations and politics--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Relaciones públicas--Manuales
Publicidad--Manuales
Relaciones públicas y politica --Estados Unidos--Manuales

HM 1221 / F544m 2012

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