| Public
Relations (or P.R.) is:
The management function which evaluates public attitudes, identifies
the policies & procedures of an organisation with the public interest
and executes a program of action (and communication) to earn public understanding
and acceptance.
(Public Relations News – USA)
So
what exactly does it mean?
In a nutshell, public relations promotes a favourable relationship between
you, your company and the public. It does this to:
- Establish credibility
- Enhance reputation
- Promote a cause,
person, product or image
How
does it differ from Marketing?
Public Relations is often described as the fifth ‘P’ in the
marketing mix (the other four being Product, Price, Place & Promotion).
It complements a marketing plan by supporting the overall marketing objective
of a company.
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