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4 PR Models
4 PR Models
4 PR Models
Introduction to PR Page 1 of 3
people & planet)
Sources: Tench, R. & Yeomans, L. (2006). Exploring Public Relations. Essex: Prentice Hall.
Harrison, Kim (2006) Strategic Public Relations: a practical guide to success, 4th edition, Century Ventures, Perth
Discuss these descriptions of communication in your groups and decide which model
they are closest to.
1. The government plans to introduce new traffic laws. The transport department
uses street banners to advise citizens of the change and the banners include a
website where people can find further information.
3. After conducting a survey with its employees, ABC Company has determined
that employees are unaware of the organisation’s current corporate vision. The senior
management feels it important for the employees to not only know the vision but to
also have input into its revision as part of the re-branding of the company. The PR
department conducts consultations with employees to find out what they think the
corporate vision should be. This then feeds into the decision making process at a
senior level.
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