ABSTRACT

This volume builds on Roger Darnell’s The Communications Consultant’s Foundation by providing insider knowledge gained over the past three decades atop the field of communications consulting, incorporating lessons learned serving businesses in the global creative industry.

Going beyond the basics of a communications consulting business, this book parses and distills the knowledge of top business management luminaries, helping readers build and expand their expertise to heighten their opportunities, and maximize all aspects and phases of their businesses, from start-up through to succession. It discusses essential topics including:

• The business of running a PR agency, with emphasis on landing clients and honing expertise to remain exceptional

• Advanced PR practices including investor relations and strategic planning

• Agency expansion, addressing growth and exit strategies

Working PR professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and recent graduates will appreciate high-level insights from a seasoned business owner, as well as templates for proposals, campaign planning, and more. Read with The Communications Consultant’s Foundation or on its own, this book will lead readers on life-changing journeys and help a new generation of smart communicators take their professional pursuits to the highest levels.

chapter i|5 pages

Introduction

chapter ii|3 pages

My Story

part I|80 pages

PR Client Services

chapter 101|19 pages

Winning and Managing PR Accounts

chapter 3|10 pages

Investors and Investor Relations

chapter 4|24 pages

Advanced PR Account Management

part II|42 pages

Agency Business

chapter 906|17 pages

Agency Management

chapter 7|11 pages

Professional Development

chapter 8|12 pages

Scaling and Exit Strategies and Tactics

part III|36 pages

PR Master Toolset

chapter 1329|9 pages

The Right Marketing Plan

chapter 10|10 pages

Action Plans

chapter 11|15 pages

The Art and Craft of Presentation