Communication Planning An Integrated Approach [Hardcover]

The nature of the communicator's job has changed dramatically over the last decade. While communicators still prepare speeches, press releases and articles for corporate magazines, they are now being asked to perform managerial duties such as planning, consulting stakeholders and advising CEO's and vice presidents.

Communication Planning focuses on these additional responsibilities and examines the role of integrated planning in modern organizations. Sherry Ferguson's comprehensive study includes the theoretical foundations of communication planning and strategic approaches to planning for issues management.

The nature of the communicator's job has changed dramatically over the last decade. While communicators still prepare speeches, press releases and articles for corporate magazines, they are now being asked to perform managerial duties such as planning, consulting stakeholders and advising CEO's and vice presidents.

Communication Planning focuses on these additional responsibilities and examines the role of integrated planning in modern organizations. Sherry Ferguson's comprehensive study includes the theoretical foundations of communication planning and strategic approaches to planning for issues management.

Introduction
PART ONE: STRATEGIC PLANNING CULTURES
The Making of Strategic Planning Cultures
The Role of Integrated Communication Planning
PART TWO: INTEGRATED PLANNING PROCESSES
Writing the Strategic Communication Plan (Multiyear or Annual)
Writing the Multiyear or Annual Operational and Work Plans
Writing the Communication Support Plan
Planning for Special Events, Campaigns and Issues
Writing the Contingency Plan for Crises
COMMUNICATION THEORIES: THE FOUNDATION FOR PLANNING
Understanding the Psychology of Audiences