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Public Relations Client Strategies is an authoritative, insider's perspective on the ins and outs of this dynamic industry and the strategic thinking behind leading a public relations firm. Featuring Presidents and CEOs representing some of the nation's leading PR firms, this book provides a broad, yet comprehensive overview of the triumphs and challenges of client service in the public relations industry. Emphasizing the changing role and responsibilities of a CEO in public relations, authors articulate the finer points of an industry driven by the ability to effectively understand and meet a client's needs. From the benefits of specialization and the importance of a strong team to the value of financial planning and the need to incorporate client feedback, these authorities offer practical and adaptable strategies for developing a reputation in the marketplace and profiting year after year. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great strategic minds of today, as experts offer an insider's glimpse into an ever-evolving and fully gratifying industry.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nation-wide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter.

Chapters Include:

• 1. Patricia Thorp, President, Thorp & Company - "How CEOs Use Their Visibility to Build Powerful Corporate Brands";
• 2. Tony Russo, Chief Executive Officer, Noonan Russo - "A View from the Health Care Industry";
• 3. Lisa Vallee-Smith, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Airfoil Public Relations - "The Importance of Specialization";
• 4. Fred Cook, President and Chief Executive Officer, GolinHarris - "Standing at the Forefront of Change";
• 5. Amy Binder, Chief Executive Officer, RF|Binder Partners - "Weaving the Fabric of a Company";
• 6. Mark Irion, Chief Executive Officer, Dutko Worldwide - "A Multidisciplinary Approach";
• 7. Gloria S. Dittus, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dittus Communications - "Sophisticated Challenges Require Sophisticated Public Affairs Campaigns";
• 8. Margery Kraus, President, Founder, and Chief Executive Officer, APCO Worldwide - "The Global World of Business Diplomacy."