We cannot emphasize enough how important it is to plan ahead for your public relations program. A public relations (PR) plan is imperative to a professional, comprehensive campaign. According to modern day research, more than 50% of new businesses fail the first year. Why? Lack of proper planning and resources in their PR function. If you find it challenging to write a PR plan or find it daunting to execute, do not worry, this course will have you covered. By attending this highly engaging and interactive course, you will be guided through a road map which will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to create and implement a successful PR campaign.
Public Relations Campaigns: From Planning to Execution
We cannot emphasize enough how important it is to plan ahead for your public relations program. A public relations (PR) plan is imperative to a professional, comprehensive campaign. According to modern day research, more than 50% of new businesses fail the first year. Why? Lack of proper planning and resources in their PR function. If you find it challenging to write a PR plan or find it daunting to execute, do not worry, this course will have you covered. By attending this highly engaging and interactive course, you will be guided through a road map which will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to create and implement a successful PR campaign.
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| Amsterdam - Netherlands |
€2,125 + VAT
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| London - United Kingdom |
€2,100 + VAT
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| Istanbul - Türkiye |
€1,425 + VAT
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| Munich - Germany |
€2,125 + VAT
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| Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia |
€1,400 + VAT
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| Rome - Italy |
€2,125 + VAT
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| Munich - Germany |
€2,125 + VAT
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| Amsterdam - Netherlands |
€2,125 + VAT
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- List and define PR concepts and differentiate between PR and advertising
- Create and implement a PR plan
- List contributions of PR campaigns to strategic management
- Manage a crisis using PR
- Explain the importance of organizational and corporate image
- Measure PR effectiveness
This program is intended for professionals involved in Public Relations.
- PR officers and any other key personnel involved in creating and enhancing a positive image for their organization.
The course is designed to be interactive and participatory, and includes various learning tools to enable the participants to function effectively and efficiently in a multilateral environment. The course is built on four learning pillars: concept learning (lectures and presentations), role playing (group exercises), experience sharing (roundtable discussions) and exposure to real world problems and solutions.
PR recap
- PR: definitions, concepts
- Stakeholders in PR
- The many components of PR
- Key differences between PR and advertising
Creating and implementing a public relations plan
- PR plan: definition and needs
- Characteristics of a PR plan
- SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats)
- Target audience(s)
- Goals (what we hope to accomplish)
- Objectives (what needs to be done)
- Key messages: simple and descriptive
- Strategy (methods to accomplish objectives)
- Tactics (deadlines and cost)
- Timeline and responsibilities
Contributions of PR campaigns to strategic management
- PR and strategic management
- Taking a strategic approach
- What can PR accomplish
- Environmental scanning
- Internal and external environment
- Managing issues
Crisis management using PR
- Defining and identifying a crisis
- Remembering the rules in a crisis
- Phases of a crisis
- The disclosure principle
- The symmetrical communication principle
- The relationship principle
- The accountability principle
Importance of the organizational image
- Public opinion (attitudes, opinions, actions)
- Building the organizational image
- Variables of managing the image
- Image and reputation management
- From identity to reputation
- Relationship management
- Day 6: Measuring PR effectiveness
- Purpose of evaluation (output, outcome)
- Evaluating (process and goals)
- Matching objectives and results
- Measurement (production, exposure)
- Weaknesses of the traditional approach
- Measurement techniques
SPARK Training Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants who attend and complete the full training course.
