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by Eric Yaverbaum (Author), Ilise Benun (Author), Richard Kirshenbaum (Foreword), Robert W. Bly (Contributor) "When I was a young man of 24 and almost a complete beginner at public relations, I got on the front page of USA Today..." (more)
Key Phrases: New York, Domino's Pizza, United States (more...)
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"…the ideas herein will make your creative mind fly for sure!" (TamsPalm Blog, September 2006)

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Proven techniques that maximize media exposure for your business


A seasoned PR pro shows you how to get people talking

When it comes to public relations, nothing beats good word of mouth. Want to get customers talking? This friendly guide combines the best practical tools with insight and flair to provide guidance on every aspect of PR, so you can launch a full-throttle campaign that'll generate buzz -- and build your bottom line.

Discover how to
* Map a winning PR strategy
* Grab attention with press releases, interviews, and events
* Cultivate good media relations
* Get print, TV, radio, and Internet coverage
* Manage a PR crisis

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (May 30, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471772720
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471772729
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #154,804 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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When I was a young man of 24 and almost a complete beginner at public relations, I got on the front page of USA Today with a feature story about the baseball strike and a color photograph of my partner and myself. Read the first page
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New York, Domino's Pizza, United States, Wall Street Journal, Bob Bly, British Knights, Earth's Best, New Beetle, Empire State Building, Fog Index, Joe Jones, Labor Day, Valentine's Day, Bacon's Media Directories, Cabbage Patch Kids, Jose Cuervo, Microchip Gardens, Mother's Day, Pizza Meter, Strike Back, Big Blue, Business Week, David Letterman, Writer's Market, Good Morning America
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2.0 out of 5 stars Totally Missed, August 8, 2006
I was at a disadvantage because there were no reviews of this book available prior to my purchase. Here is my remedy to that. Having my own business I wanted to learn how to utilize my opportunites at public speaking and appeal to the audience, media opportunities, and generally looking good. This is honestly the first "for Dummies" book I have purchased and wanted to take back. This book was written from the perspective of a PR person to other PR people/businesses. It is by no means directed or truly beneficial to the private business owner like myself trying to utilize the media and how to appeal to the public as the foremost authority. Save your money and find another book.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money on this, March 15, 2008
By Vorlich "Vorlich" (Germany/Scotland) - See all my reviews
I was foolish enough to buy this from Amazon and it convinced me never to buy again any title that has the suffix ..for dummies. It is completely worthless, it is not a how to and it contains no purposeful concept for any sort of PR activity. If this edition has the additional CD... its worthless too, contain a complete crock of useless shareware and 30 day trial software.
The book is one long self-penned hagiography about how wonderful the author is and what a genius at PR he is. Well where this book is concerned that's true. It goes on at length discussing a thin veneer of material with little or no clear plan of attack. The book itself is an exemplary example of all that is wrong with PR. It is some exhausted title in a pre-remaindered condition that has been re-furbished in the emperor's new clothes that is the signature of the For Dummies title. Splash on a bit of yellow and black, slap in a few moronic cartoons and before you know, it a load of old cobblers is as bright as sixpence.
However it is called For Dummies for a reason- stumping up 20 pounds for this easily sorts the men from the Dummies. I, regretfully fall into the latter category in this case. But never again Wiley and Hungry Minds, never again.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Public Relations for Dummies, January 31, 2009
Public Relations for Dummies

-Public Relations For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))a good introduction to public relations for someone who has limited knowledge in this field.

Pros:
-The yellow tear out sheet in the very front of the book gives a brief overview of the basics.
-The overall book layout.
-This book gives a nice overview of the fundamental points of the public relations field.

Cons:
-Public Relations for Dummies would probably not be a good book for someone who has a good working knowledge of the public relations industry or related industries.
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