PR and Communication in Local Government and Public Services, Brown, John<-

PR and Communication in Local Government and Public ServicesAuthor(s): John Brown, Pat Gaudin, Wendy Moran\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Kogan Page Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Kogan Page Ltd\nISBN-13: 9780749466169, 978-0749466169\nSynopsis\nIn the UK's current climate of budget cuts and policy changes, local government officials need to be aware of best practice in both broadcasting their services and responding to crises in their communities. Meanwhile, changes in the media - from the rise of social media, to web access for older consumers - present new challenges for local councils about how to best convey their key messages and protect their 'brand'.\n\nFull of expert advice, tools and case studies from a variety of sources, PR and Communication in Local Government and Public Services is a practical reference guide to delivering professional public relations for both communications and the delivery of local services. It offers a detailed analysis of the issues that are unique .