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Develop a clear understanding of the concepts and best practices in public relations 

Exploring Public Relations and Management Communication, 5th Edition, by Tench and Waddington is the definitive text on public relations. Blending theory with real-life applications. this book offers critical analysis with updated case studies, exercises and discussion questions that provide you with a holistic subject understanding. It also engages you with the thought processes behind some of the latest PR campaigns. This fundamental yet very practical text recognises the strategic importance of public relations to organisations, growing conversation about professionalism in practice and professional ethics. A comprehensive coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic helps you understand the implications of this global crisis on public relations and strategic communication. 

"A great overall introduction to the key theoretical models, history and different practice areas around PR and related marketing disciplines. I recommend it as the one essential buy book for all our undergraduates."  Carmel O'Toole, Senior Lecturer and Public Relations courses leader, Sheffield Hallam University

"The book encourages critical reflection in the reader posing interesting questions to analyse. It works equally well for students who are new to the discipline and more experienced professionals. In short, it is the perfect accompaniment to a contemporary course in public relations." Izzy Crawford, Academic Strategic Lead, Robert Gordon University

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The follow up to Share This: The Social Media Handbook for PR Professionals. Share This is a practical handbook to the changes taking place in the media and was conceived and written by 24 public relations practitioners using many of the social tools and techniques that it addresses. The book covered the media and public relations industry, planning, social networks, online media relations, monitoring and measurement, skills, industry change and the future of the industry.

Share This Too is also a pragmatic guide for anyone that wants to continue working in public relations. It is a larger book with more than 30 contributors, including all of those from the highly successful first book and many of whom are successful authors in their own right.

It probes more deeply into the subject and is divided into seven sections:

The content entirely complements the first book rather than merely updates it. It delves deeply into what is current in the theory, delivery and evaluation of 21st century public relations and organisational communication.

The follow up to Share This: The Social Media Handbook for PR Professionals. Share This is a practical handbook to the changes taking place in the media and was conceived and written by 24 public relations practitioners using many of the social tools and techniques that it addresses. The book covered the media and public relations industry, planning, social networks, online media relations, monitoring and measurement, skills, industry change and the future of the industry.

Share This Too is also a pragmatic guide for anyone that wants to continue working in public relations. It is a larger book with more than 30 contributors, including all of those from the highly successful first book and many of whom are successful authors in their own right.

It probes more deeply into the subject and is divided into seven sections:

The content entirely complements the first book rather than merely updates it. It delves deeply into what is current in the theory, delivery and evaluation of 21st century public relations and organisational communication.

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Develop a clear understanding of the concepts and best practices in public relations

Exploring Public Relations and Management Communication, 5th Edition, by Tench and Waddington is the definitive text on public relations. Blending theory with real-life applications. this book offers critical analysis with updated case studies, exercises and discussion questions that provide you with a holistic subject understanding. It also engages you with the thought processes behind some of the latest PR campaigns. This fundamental yet very practical text recognises the strategic importance of public relations to organisations, growing conversation about professionalism in practice and professional ethics. A comprehensive coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic helps you understand the implications of this global crisis on public relations and strategic communication.

"A great overall introduction to the key theoretical models, history and different practice areas around PR and related marketing disciplines. I recommend it as the one essential buy book for all our undergraduates."Carmel O'Toole, Senior Lecturer and Public Relations courses leader, Sheffield Hallam University

"The book encourages critical reflection in the reader posing interesting questions to analyse. It works equally well for students who are new to the discipline and more experienced professionals. In short, it is the perfect accompaniment to a contemporary course in public relations."Izzy Crawford, Academic Strategic Lead, Robert Gordon University

Pearson, the world's learning company.

Exploring Public Relations and Management Communication examines the strategic importance of PR to organisational performance. Focused on PR in the modern era, it preserves the qualities readers have valued: clarity, evidence-based argument and a link between theory and practice.

The 6th Edition was rewritten to account for a transformed geopolitical, media and societal landscape since the previous edition—one in which AI is an everyday communication tool. The authors have introduced new chapters on strategic communications, AI, and communication and leadership in the age of GenAI, while retaining the long-standing themes of relationships, reputation, ethics, planning, measurement and communications management.

Learn how to apply AI effectively, ethically and at scale throughout PR processes and strategies. AI for Public Relations is a practical guide for mid-career PR managers and agency professionals who want to build credibility and integrate AI tools into everyday practice. As AI reshapes content creation, planning, measurement and reputation management, this book shows how to apply proven principles and implement the right frameworks to optimize workflows while protecting brand trust. Edited by industry leaders Stephen Waddington and Ben Verinder, this collection brings together expert contributors to explain what AI means for operational delivery, stakeholder engagement and long-term strategic planning. Through detailed chapters and actionable tools, it provides clear guidance for navigating risk, enhancing capability and developing an informed, future-focused PR function.Youll learn how to:- Apply AI models to improve content creation, planning and performance measurement- Implement practical tools that streamline workflows while strengthening professional judgment- Develop strategies for managing risk, safeguarding reputation and ensuring responsible AI use- Optimize organizational adoption by aligning governance, processes and stakeholder expectations- Use real-world examples from AMEC, South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils, The University of Cambridge to guide your decision makingWith a balance of strategic insight and hands-on application, AI for Public Relations helps you develop the skills, frameworks and confidence to lead AI integration and elevate your impact in a rapidly changing profession.Themes include: PR strategy, AI implementation, reputation management, governance, measurement frameworks, communication planning