Speech Writing and Delivery for Public Relations

Edition: 1

Copyright: 2015

Pages: 184

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Speech Writing and Delivery for Public Relations was written to fill a void in advanced public relations public speaking training and experience. It is for the reader who wants to know more about public speaking in a public relations context. What distinguishes this book from traditional college public speaking textbooks is the emphasis on specific public relations examples and exercises designed to give the reader practical knowledge and experience.

Speech Writing and Delivery for Public Relations:

  • gives the reader exposure, training, and the practice in writing for which public relations professionals must excel.
  • teaches skills that give student’s speech design, writing and delivery a polished edge.
  • offers techniques of effective evaluation.
  • develops knowledge and skills to confidently and effectively talk to the media, as well as demonstrate understanding of coaching and stagecraft considerations for corporate spokespersons.

About the Authors

Preface

Chapter 1 Contemporary Public Speaking

Dealing with Speech Anxiety

Speech Organization

Ethical Considerations

Chapter 2 Visual Aids in Public Speaking

Advantages and Disadvantages of Visual Aids

Types of Visual Aids

Preparation and Delivery Tips

Chapter 3 Presentations and Techniques Commonly Used in Public Relations

Types of Presentations

Techniques

Chapter 4 Listener Perception

Background

The Perception Process

Chapter 5 Nonverbal Communication

Characteristics

Nonverbal Tools

Chapter 6 Delivering the Presentation

Audience Analysis

Vocal Considerations

Eye Contact

Gestures and Movement

Respect

Chapter 7 Executive Speech Writing and Coaching

The Speech Writer’s Role

The Process

Stagecraft and Executive Coaching

Chapter 8 Speaking to the Media

Traditional Media Considerations

Press Conferences

Colleen A McMahon
has been a professor at Gonzaga University for 33 years, specializing in advanced public speaking, organizational and interpersonal communication, writing for public relations, and public relations research. She also served as associate dean for the College of Arts & Sciences for the better part of 17 years. She received her master’s degree in organizational communication from Washington State University in 1984. She has been the co-author of three communication and public speaking textbooks prior to the writing of this book. She serves as a public speaking coach and communication consultant. Colleen and her husband, Mike, have been married for 32 years. Together they have two children: Maureen (husband Chad) and Colin, and two grandchildren. She enjoys time with her family and grandchildren, golf, cooking, and traveling to warm climates (in search of beaches and golf courses). She also practices yoga and appreciates outdoor power walks.
Ronald Prindle

Speech Writing and Delivery for Public Relations was written to fill a void in advanced public relations public speaking training and experience. It is for the reader who wants to know more about public speaking in a public relations context. What distinguishes this book from traditional college public speaking textbooks is the emphasis on specific public relations examples and exercises designed to give the reader practical knowledge and experience.

Speech Writing and Delivery for Public Relations:

  • gives the reader exposure, training, and the practice in writing for which public relations professionals must excel.
  • teaches skills that give student’s speech design, writing and delivery a polished edge.
  • offers techniques of effective evaluation.
  • develops knowledge and skills to confidently and effectively talk to the media, as well as demonstrate understanding of coaching and stagecraft considerations for corporate spokespersons.

About the Authors

Preface

Chapter 1 Contemporary Public Speaking

Dealing with Speech Anxiety

Speech Organization

Ethical Considerations

Chapter 2 Visual Aids in Public Speaking

Advantages and Disadvantages of Visual Aids

Types of Visual Aids

Preparation and Delivery Tips

Chapter 3 Presentations and Techniques Commonly Used in Public Relations

Types of Presentations

Techniques

Chapter 4 Listener Perception

Background

The Perception Process

Chapter 5 Nonverbal Communication

Characteristics

Nonverbal Tools

Chapter 6 Delivering the Presentation

Audience Analysis

Vocal Considerations

Eye Contact

Gestures and Movement

Respect

Chapter 7 Executive Speech Writing and Coaching

The Speech Writer’s Role

The Process

Stagecraft and Executive Coaching

Chapter 8 Speaking to the Media

Traditional Media Considerations

Press Conferences

Colleen A McMahon
has been a professor at Gonzaga University for 33 years, specializing in advanced public speaking, organizational and interpersonal communication, writing for public relations, and public relations research. She also served as associate dean for the College of Arts & Sciences for the better part of 17 years. She received her master’s degree in organizational communication from Washington State University in 1984. She has been the co-author of three communication and public speaking textbooks prior to the writing of this book. She serves as a public speaking coach and communication consultant. Colleen and her husband, Mike, have been married for 32 years. Together they have two children: Maureen (husband Chad) and Colin, and two grandchildren. She enjoys time with her family and grandchildren, golf, cooking, and traveling to warm climates (in search of beaches and golf courses). She also practices yoga and appreciates outdoor power walks.
Ronald Prindle