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Public Relations Research. Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) Prep Session Part I Sponsored by the PRSA Detroit Chapter Presented by: Linda Hagan, Ph.D., APR Taped: April 2017. Your Presenter. Linda Hagan, Ph.D., APR. Overview of this Session. Importance of Research
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Public Relations Research Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) Prep Session Part I Sponsored by the PRSA Detroit Chapter Presented by: Linda Hagan, Ph.D., APR Taped: April 2017
Your Presenter Linda Hagan, Ph.D., APR
Overview of this Session • Importance of Research • Research Process • Research Terminology • Key Research Methods (section 1) • Key Research Methods (section 2)
Research in APR Exam 30% A Few of the Key Competency Areas: Control analysis Researching, planning, implementing, & evaluating campaigns (RPIE) Analytical skills Evaluation of programs Basic Research Applied Planning ability
Research, simply • Asking questions • Listening • Reading • Measuring • Diagnosing
Strategic & Effective Public Relations should • Begin with • End with • Throughout include Research
Elements of the Complete Public Relations Program 1. Research 2. Planning 4. Evaluating 3. Implementation RPIE Process 4-Step Process RACE Method
Elements of the Complete Public Relations Program 2. Planning: Strategy Development “What should we change, do, and say, and why?” 1. Research: Defining the Problem “What’s happening now?” 4. Evaluating:Evaluating the program “How are we doing, or how did we do?” 3. Implementation:Executing Strategy, Taking Action & Communicating “How and when should we do something and how should we say it?”
Examples of How Research Can Help • Pinpoint the problem • Help find effective remedies • Define audiences – segment publics • Formulate strategy
Examples of How Research Can Help • Test messages • Help management stay in touch • Save your organization $$$ • Prevent crises • Sway public opinion
Examples of How Research Can Help • Monitor competition • Generate publicity • Measure success • Achieve credibility – speak “language” • Advance your career!
In Summary, Research Can Help You • Strategize • Substantiate your claims • Make informed decisions It’s important! Do it before, during, and after Sanchez, C. (2013, Sept. 24). “3 Reasons why research is crucial to effective public relations. Retrieved from: http://www.Weber Shandwickseattle.com
End of Part I Please go to Part II: The Research Process