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Strategic Writing

Multimedia Writing for Public Relations, Advertising and More

Charles Marsh David W. Guth (University of Kansas, USA.) Bonnie Poovey Short

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Routledge
17 November 2020
"This practical, multidisciplinary text teaches high-quality public relations and media writing with clear, concise instructions for more than 40 types of documents.

Strategic Writing takes a reader-friendly ""recipe"" approach to writing in public relations, advertising, sales and marketing, and other business communication contexts, illustrated with examples of each type of document. With concise chapters on topics such as ethical and legal aspects of strategic writing, including diversity and inclusion, this thoroughly updated fifth edition also includes additional document samples and coverage of writing for various social media platforms. Packed with pedagogical resources, Strategic Writing offers instructors a complete, ready-to-use course.

It is an essential and adaptable textbook for undergraduate courses in public relations, advertising and strategic communication writing, particularly those that take a multidisciplinary and multimedia approach.

Strategic Writing is ideally suited for online courses. In addition to syllabi for both online and traditional courses, the instructor’s manual includes Tips for Teaching Strategic Writing Online. Those tips include easy guidelines for converting the book’s PowerPoint slides to videos with voiceovers for online lectures. The book’s recipe-with-examples approach enhances student self-instruction, particularly when combined with the companion website’s sample assignments and grading rubrics for every document. Visit the site at www.routledge.com/cw/marsh."

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Imprint:   Routledge
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 178mm, 
Weight:   800g
ISBN:   9780367895402
ISBN 10:   0367895404
Pages:   378
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Primary ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Introduction: How This Book Works SECTION 1 Strategic Writing 1A: Introduction to Strategic Writing 1B: The Importance of Good Writing 1C: Research, Planning and the Writing Process 1D: Writing for the Web 1E: Writing for Social Media 1F: Writing for the Ears 1G: Strategic Design 1H: Integrated Marketing Communications 1I: Ethics and Strategic Writing 1J: Diversity and Strategic Writing 1K: Persuasion and Strategic Writing 1L: The Law and Strategic Writing 1M: Jobs in Strategic Writing SECTION 2 Strategic Writing in Public Relations 2A: Introduction to Public Relations 2B: Social Media in Public Relations 2C: Microblogs and Status Updates 2D: Blogs 2E: Podcasts 2F: Websites 2G: News Release Guidelines 2H: Announcement News Releases 2I: Feature News Releases 2J: Promotional News Releases 2K: Media Advisories 2L: Pitches 2M: Video News Releases and Direct-to-Audience Videos 2N: Digital Newsrooms and Media Kits 2O: Backgrounders 2P: Fact Sheets 2Q: Photo Opportunity Advisories 2R: Newsletter and Magazine Stories 2S: Annual Reports 2T: Speeches SECTION 3 Strategic Writing in Advertising 3A: Introduction to Advertising 3B: Social Media in Advertising 3C: Strategic Message Planners 3D: Creative Briefs 3E: Print Promotions 3F: Audio Advertisements 3G: Video Advertisements 3H: Digital Advertisements 3I: Radio and TV Promotions 3J: Public Service Announcements SECTION 4 Strategic Writing in Sales and Marketing 4A: Introduction to Sales and Marketing 4B: Social Media in Sales and Marketing 4C: Content Marketing 4D: Social Media Calendars 4E: Proposals and Marketing Communication Plans 4F: Mobile Messages 4G: Sales Messages and E-Blasts 4H: Fundraising Messages and E-Blasts 4I: Brochures SECTION 5 Strategic Writing in Business Communication 5A: Introduction to Business Communication 5B: Social Media in Business Communication 5C: Business Correspondence 5D: Good-News Correspondence 5E: Bad-News Correspondence 5F: Job-Request Correspondence 5G: Résumés 5H: Memoranda 5I: Business Reports Appendixes A: A Concise Guide to Punctuation B: A Concise Guide to Grammar C: A Concise Guide to Style D: Tips for Oral Presentations

Charles Marsh is the Oscar Stauffer Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Kansas. His primary areas of research involve public relations, theories of cooperation and classical rhetoric. David W. Guth is Associate Professor Emeritus at the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Kansas. His areas of special research interest are crisis communication, political communication and public relations history. Bonnie Poovey Short was founder of Short Solutions, an award-winning editorial and creative services firm that specialized in the healthcare field. Though now retired, she also taught at the university level and served as communications coordinator for a school district.

Reviews for Strategic Writing: Multimedia Writing for Public Relations, Advertising and More

This text is a comprehensive guide of persuasive writing techniques for advertising, public relations, marketing, and business writers. It's an ideal learning tool for beginners as well as a reference for advanced writers. The book is unique in its approach of presenting small, digestible chunks of different types of writing styles illustrated with lots of examples. It includes thoughtful sections on writing for diverse audiences. The updated sections on writing for social media features practical tips beyond writing, including when and how often to post. Strategic Writing should be on every writer's bookshelf! - Frauke Hachtmann, University of Nebraska-Lincoln


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