Fundamentals
of Public Relations MCM 401
VU
Lesson
29
PR
TECHNIQUES
Overview
In
this lecture we will study
different tactics and
techniques used and employed
by public relations
professionals,
to make the public relations strategy
work effectively. Moreover, we
will also study the
preparation
of annual reports, its
different stages and
managing meetings or speeches
.We will identify the
organizational
responsibilities and methodology for the
public relations professionals to be in
action.
Tactics
& Techniques
Production
Time Table Of Annual
Reports.
Week
1:
Start
analysis of previous books, develop goals,
themes, contact department heads
for ideas copy,
circulate
time
table with delivery
date.
Week
2:
Begin
rough design exploration. Begin
copy outline.
Week
3, 4:
Continue
with design and copy
outline.
Week
5:
First
design review & copy
outline.
Week
6:
Start
photography. Develop copy &
comprehensive design.
Week
7, 8:
Continue
developing copy & comprehensive
design.
Week
9:
Begin
production & time estimating.
Week
10:
Final
review of comprehensive design with
photos. Review Copy.
Week
11:
Start
retouching. Develop charts, illustrations, typesetting
if needed & possible.
Week
12, 13:
Typesetting
& mechanicals.
Week
14:
Copy
to printer, check
proof.
Week
15, 17:
Printing
& binding.
Week
18:
DELIVERY
How
To Prepare For Meeting Or
Speech
1.
Prepare in advance A day or a at
least 2 hours before.
2.
Ensure that no disturbance
occurs from adjoining
areas.
3.
Check out the sound
system.
4.
Find access to lighting
controls.
5.
Check access to electrical
outlets.
6.
Have spare heavy duty
extension cables ready.
7.
Have proper number of chairs &
tables on hand & place them
correctly.
8.
Make arrangements for water
& sufficient glasses, cups
for tea or coffee.
9.
Locate a telephone besides a cell
phone.
10.
Make out name tags &
have additional blank tags
in hand.
11.
Set up a table for guest
information.
12.
Maintain a list of
guests.
13.
Have attendants to help
guests.
14.
Prepare a program of activities for the
speaker & for guests
too.
15.
Have information kits ready
for guests &
Press.
16.
Be sure all computer components
are compatible.
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