Pr Elements and Functions

5. computer program Elements. PR is skill oriented profession. Major elements are- (a)Media relations. (b)Advertising and advertorials. (c)Audio-visual production. (d)Brochures. (e)Briefing papers. (f)Corporate identity. (g)Exhibitions and displays, (h)House journals, news letter and bulletins. (j)Photography. (k)Presentation, conference and seminars. (l)Research (public opinion). (m)Sponsorships. (n)Websites internet, email communication in PR programme, PR TV, PR radio and PR film. 6. Merit In-House section. (a)Integral so known to all other(a) department.Better communication for collection of information. (b)Permanent employees so understand company more closely. idler respond immediately and involve in day to day procedure (c)Easy to collect background material easily.. House journal, annual report, corporate frofile, docudrama easily made. (d)Will be on the spot in crisis situation. (e)Full time answer without additional expenditure. (f)More economical. Can dovetail mate rials used. 7. Limitations In-House PR Department. (a)Being employee uncritical and biased. b)Can not postulate varied experience. (c)Transfers so continuity suffers. (d)Sometimes drawn without training and education so tend to be non-professional Management of PR Department 1. Good focusing principles are most essentials for good PR. Basic elements to manage PR Department 1. Basic Structure of PR Department affects implementation of PR management.. 2. PR Practice. In India three methods In-House PR department, PR consultancy (can result in maximal expertise) and mix oftwo suitable for large organisations..PR Consultancy. 3. PR Department. Size related to surface of organisation. 4. PR as Top Management. PR should have a piece to shape mission and strategic planning. Director should report to CEO. 5. Areas of PR Department. Sectors of PR Department are- (a)Employees PR (b)Financial and shareholders PR (c)Suppliers relations (d)Distributors and dealers PR (e)Customers Relations management (f)Marketing PR (g)Govt Relations. (h)Crisis management (j)Corporate advertising k)Reputation management and media relations management. (l)communityRelations and loving responsibility 6. Major Events. family centenary celebration, new product launch, Company merger. Advance planning is key. Checklist to include objectives, audience, budget, detailed programme, messages, venue, date and time, invitation forma& list of invitee, catering, PA system, lighting, flower, commentator, seating & table plan, minute to minute programme, media coverage, photo & video coverage, rehearsals. . Functions of PR Department. (a)Interpret public opinion. (b)Keep management informed. (c)Conduct opinion research. (d)Carryout PR programme. (e)Inform public. (f)Identify adverse criticism. (g)Issue clarifications. (h)House journal. (j)Training in PR. (k)Employee cooperation programme. (l)Open support programmes. 8. Feedback is an important facet.