The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations

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Free Online Course: The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations provided by Coursera is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 4 weeks long, 4-5 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Coursera. The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations is taught by Erin Willis.

Overview
  • In this course, you will learn how to create the necessary collateral related to “doing” public relations, including a press release, story pitch, and media contact list. These collateral materials can then be used to tell your company’s story. It’s important that all collateral stay “on message” and communicate a company's mission and core values. Working with journalists and other media professionals can sometimes be challenging, so we’ll talk through some tricks to building these relationships. Lastly, we’ll talk about social media influencers and if working with influencers is the right tactic for your communication goals.

Syllabus
    • Writing the Press Release
      • In this module, you will learn how to identify “news” within your organization and write a press release to gain media attention and publicity.
    • Pitching Stories
      • In this module, you will learn how to formulate a pitch to share with journalists that will ensure your story makes headlines. You will practice writing a pitch and accompanying press release.
    • Staying “On Message”
      • In this module, you will learn how messaging should always ladder up to an organization’s mission and core values, and how different media require different messaging strategies.
    • Influencers
      • In this module, you will learn about social media influencers and their return on influence. You will understand why influencers are valuable to communication plans, and the different types of influencers, and how to choose one that aligns with your organization’s goals.