Principles of Strategic Communication

Designed to support the paradigm shift in media and communication, this book presents the basic tenets of strategic communication and its foundational disciplines of advertising, public relations, and marketing communications.

Drawing on the latest research in the field, the text introduces students to the theories of strategic communication while at the same time outlining how to apply them to everyday practice. To facilitate learning and tie concepts to practice, each chapter includes introductory focus questions, a contemporary global case study, a career profile of a current practitioner, end-of-chapter discussion questions, and features that highlight how research methods can be applied to strategic communication practice.

Principles of Strategic Communication is ideal as a core text for undergraduate students in strategic communication courses within media, communication, marketing, and advertising programs.

The accompanying online support material features chapter overviews, learning outcomes, key terms, discussion questions, and links/additional reading. Instructors will find sample syllabi and a test bank. Please visit www.routledge.com/9780367426316.

1. Introduction to the Theory of Strategic Communication 2. Careers in Strategic Communication 3. The Concept of Strategy 4. The Three Management Levels of Strategic Communication 5. Ethics and Societal Issues 6. Research 7. Strategic Communication Planning 8. Stakeholders 9. Message Tactics 10. Traditional Media 11. Evolving Media 12. Branding 13. Strategic Communication Campaigns

Derina Holtzhausen is Professor and Dean of the College of Fine Arts & Communication at Lamar University, USA.

Jami A. Fullerton is Professor in the School of Global Studies and Peggy Layman Welch Chair in Strategic Communications at Oklahoma State University, USA.

Bobbi Kay Lewis is Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor in the School of Media & Strategic Communications at Oklahoma State University, USA.

Danny Shipka was Associate Professor in the School of Media & Strategic Communications at Oklahoma State University, USA.