Books by Ralph Tench

Develop a clear understanding of the concepts and best practices in public relations Exploring Public Relations and Management Communication, 5th Edition, by Tench and Waddington is the definitive text on public relations. Blending theory with real-life applications, this book offers a critical analysis with updated case studies, exercises and discussion questions that provide students with a holistic subject understanding. It also engages students with the thought processes behind some of the latest PR campaigns. This fundamental yet very practical text recognises the strategic importance of public relations to organisations, growing conversation about professionalism in practice and professional ethics. A comprehensive coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic helps students understand the implications of this global crisis on public relations and strategic communication. Pearson, the world's learning company.

Exploring the implications of 10 years of data from more than 21,000 communication professionals across Europe, combined with case studies and interviews with senior communication directors from top European companies and organisations, this book provides an insight into how to build, develop and lead excellent communication.

This book seeks to explore the changing profession of PR by illustrating the past and present perspective of PR practice in some European countries, discussing professionalization of PR together with new dilemmas, notions, concepts, and perspectives, and focusing on the usage, effect and institutionalization of new media and new digital PR tools.