WHAT IS P.R? The most widely accepted and popular definition of PR is from the Institute of Public Relations (IPR), which defines Public Relations as, the planned and sustained effort to establish and maintain goodwill and mutual understanding between an organisation and its publics. PR aims to earn understanding and support, influence opinion and behaviour. Public Relations is a dynamic business communication tool which can transform the performance of any company, be it a one-man band or a multinational.

Two key elements of the definition:Large number of publics

Our success depends on them.Therefore:Reputation is everything.

Ethical imperative: Tell the truth, and do the right thing.

1. Financial public relations.

2. Consumer/Lifestyle public relations.

3. Crisis public relations

4.Government

5. Industry Relations PR disciplines

Reasons for Growth of Public Relations:Growth in corporates. Internal communicationGlobalisationGrowth of media

Methods and tacticsPublics targeting

2. Lobby groups

3. Spin

4. Spin doctors

Tools Of P.R

Traditional tools include press releases and media kits

Brochures, newsletters and annual reports

social media outlets, such as blogs, Twitter and Facebook

Publicity events, pseudo-events, photo ops or publicity stunts.

5. Talk show circuit. A PR spokesperson (or his/her client) "does the circuit" by being interviewed on television and radio talk shows with audiences that the client wishes to reach.

6. Books and other writings

7. Collateral literature, traditionally in print and now predominantly as web sites.

8. Speeches to constituent groups and professional organizations; receptions; seminars, and other events; personal appearances.

9. A Desk Visit is where the PR person literally takes their product to the desk of the journalist in order to show them emerging promotions.

10. Astroturfing is the act of PR agencies placing blog and online forum messages for their clients, in the guise of a normal "grassroots" user or comment

Benefits and Scope of Public Relations

Benefitsif you dont communicate with your target audiences, you will lose out to competitors who are using public relations.

2. If you dont manage the information by which people form their opinions, their views of your company will be based solely on what they hear from other sources.

3. PR can help in building a positive image and thus helps to minimise damage when something goes wrong.

4. PR helps to maintain communications with your most important business audiences. It is cost-effective and credible.

Please remember, PR takes time. It is not an overnight process. It is an on-going endeavour.

Scope

The scope of PR today is far reaching and encompasses several industries and sectors.

Social and religious leaders, politicians, entrepreneurs, industrialists are all closely associated with the PR process at some point or the other.

Today most social conflicts are caused by changing values and higher expectation from the superiors.

External communication used for PR

Advertising.Publications.Lobbying.

Internal Communications Used For PR

Newsletters

Social Events

Journals

Tania Kapadia, founder and CEO Graduated double major in psychology and philosophy. She also post graduated diploma in communication with specialization in PR and brand management. ABOUT THE COMPANY Established : 2002 Office: Mumbai , Delhi , Bangalore Team strength : 30 STRATEGY is the key element that surrounds the id8 mission & vision

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THEIR PROCESS OF WORKINGThoughtCreationStrategyImplementationExecutionResult

WHAT DO THEY DO? MEDIA SOLUTIONStrategyCompetition overviewOverall mediaConsultancyMARKETING SOLUTIONSStrategyEvent ideation Target group focus

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