Product Description 
Social Media for Strategic Communication: Creative Strategies and Research-Based Applications Second Edition teaches students the skills and principles needed to use social media in persuasive communication campaigns. Author Karen Freberg combines cutting edge research with practical, on-the-ground instruction to prepare students for the real-world challenges they’ll face in the workplace. By focusing on strategic thinking and awareness, this book gives students the tools they need to adapt what they learn to new platforms and technologies that may emerge in the future. A broad focus on strategic communication – from PR, advertising, and marketing, to non-profit advocacy―gives students a broad base of knowledge that will serve them wherever their careers may lead. The Second Edition features new case studies and exercises, and increased coverage of diversity and inclusion issues and influencer marketing trends. 
 About the Author 
Karen Freberg (@kfreberg) is an Associate Professor in Strategic Communications at the University of Louisville. 
She is also an adjunct faculty member for the West Virginia University IMC Graduate Online program. Freberg has presented at several U.S. and international research conferences, including ones in Australia, Brazil, China, Ireland, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. In 2019, she was appointed Associate Adjunct Instructor during her sabbatical to Australia at the University of the Sunshine Coast. 
In addition to academic conferences, Freberg has presented at professional and trade conferences such as PRSA, Adobe Creative Campus, SXSWedu, and Cannes Lions, as well as been invited to do industry workshops and talks to the Dallas Mavericks, Kentucky Organ Donors Affiliates, and Signature Healthcare on social media trends and strategies. 
Freberg is also a research consultant in social media and crisis communications and has worked with several organizations and agencies such as Firestorm Solutions, Hootsuite, Kentucky Derby Festival, IMC Agency, DHS, CDC, National Center for Food Protection and Defense (NCFPD), Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates, and the Colorado Ski Association. This experience lead her to be a 2015 Plank Center Fellow for General Motors (GM), where her responsibility was to work with the PR and social media teams forming best practices and recommendations on social media measurement strategies and influencer marketing practices. 
Freberg has coordinated and advised various companies on the areas of social media pedagogy and certification programs, such as Hootsuite (Advanced Social Media Certification and #HootAmb), Meltwater (certification program and contributor), Adobe (EDUMax Thought Leader), HubSpot (Education program and podcast), and Facebook Blueprint (Subject Matter Expert). 
Along with her teaching, Freberg’s research has been published in several book chapters and in academic journals such as Public Relations Review, Media Psychology Review, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management and Health Communication. She also serves on the editorial board for Psychology for Popular Media Culture, Corporate Communication, Marketing Education Review, Journal of Public Relations Research, and Case Studies in Strategic Communication (CSSC). 
In addition to academic publications, Freberg has been interviewed for popular press publications such as USA Today, USA Today College, and Forbes. Freberg is also professionally active serving on the executive committee for the PRSA Entertainment and Sports section and is on the Technology Chapter Committee for the Commission for Public Relations Education (CPRE). Freberg is also a regular contributor and a young professionals award judge for Front Office Sports. 
Before coming to the University of Louisville, Freberg earned a PhD in Communication and Information at the University of Tennessee in May 2011, and a Master′s degree in Strategic Public Rel

Social Media for Strategic Communication: Creative Strategies and Research-Based Applications

Politics & Social Sciences

Freberg, Karen

Sociology

Sage Publications, Inc.

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Featuring 125 real-world activities across various social media platforms! 
Portfolio Building Activities in Social Media shows you how to communicate on social media professionally and strategically by giving you hands-on experiences with real-world challenges. From brand analyses to budget assignments to pitch activities, Karen Freberg′s exercise guide offers you multiple opportunities to create and build your portfolio of work. Designed to be used with Freberg’s Social Media for Strategic Communication, but flexible enough to bundle with any PR textbook, these exercises are useful to any professor looking to incorporate more activities around social media and digital brand development. 
 About the Author 
Karen Freberg (@kfreberg) is an Associate Professor in Strategic Communications at the University of Louisville. 
She is also an adjunct faculty member for the West Virginia University IMC Graduate Online program. Freberg has presented at several U.S. and international research conferences, including ones in Australia, Brazil, China, Ireland, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. In 2019, she was appointed Associate Adjunct Instructor during her sabbatical to Australia at the University of the Sunshine Coast. 
In addition to academic conferences, Freberg has presented at professional and trade conferences such as PRSA, Adobe Creative Campus, SXSWedu, and Cannes Lions, as well as been invited to do industry workshops and talks to the Dallas Mavericks, Kentucky Organ Donors Affiliates, and Signature Healthcare on social media trends and strategies. 
Freberg is also a research consultant in social media and crisis communications and has worked with several organizations and agencies such as Firestorm Solutions, Hootsuite, Kentucky Derby Festival, IMC Agency, DHS, CDC, National Center for Food Protection and Defense (NCFPD), Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates, and the Colorado Ski Association. This experience lead her to be a 2015 Plank Center Fellow for General Motors (GM), where her responsibility was to work with the PR and social media teams forming best practices and recommendations on social media measurement strategies and influencer marketing practices. 
Freberg has coordinated and advised various companies on the areas of social media pedagogy and certification programs, such as Hootsuite (Advanced Social Media Certification and #HootAmb), Meltwater (certification program and contributor), Adobe (EDUMax Thought Leader), HubSpot (Education program and podcast), and Facebook Blueprint (Subject Matter Expert). 
Along with her teaching, Freberg’s research has been published in several book chapters and in academic journals such as Public Relations Review, Media Psychology Review, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management and Health Communication. She also serves on the editorial board for Psychology for Popular Media Culture, Corporate Communication, Marketing Education Review, Journal of Public Relations Research, and Case Studies in Strategic Communication (CSSC). 
In addition to academic publications, Freberg has been interviewed for popular press publications such as USA Today, USA Today College, and Forbes. Freberg is also professionally active serving on the executive committee for the PRSA Entertainment and Sports section and is on the Technology Chapter Committee for the Commission for Public Relations Education (CPRE). Freberg is also a regular contributor and a young professionals award judge for Front Office Sports. 
Before coming to the University of Louisville, Freberg earned a PhD in Communication and Information at the University of Tennessee in May 2011, and a Master′s degree in Strategic Public Relations at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California in August 2007. Freberg received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Public Relations at the University of Florida in August 2005.

Portfolio Building Activities in Social Media: Exercises in Strategic Communication

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Discovering Public Relations: An Introduction to Creative and Strategic Practices

Social Media for Strategic Communication: Creative Strategies and Research-Based Applications teaches students the skills and principles needed to use social media in persuasive communication campaigns. Author Karen Freberg combines cutting-edge research with practical, hands-on instruction to prepare students for the challenges of today′s workplace. With an emphasis on strategic thinking and awareness, the book equips students to adapt their skills to emerging platforms and technologies. Its broad focus on strategic communication―from PR, advertising, and marketing to non-profit advocacy―provides a comprehensive foundation for success in diverse career paths. The Third Edition features a brand new chapter on social media and crisis communication, discussion of AI integrated in each chapter, and new case studies in addition to updated coverage of changes to platforms, trends, strategies, and emerging challenges across social media.

Social Media For Strategic Communication

Thousand Oaks : SAGE Publications, Inc

Discovering Public Relations introduces readers to the field of PR in a practical, applied, and hands-on way that prepares them for the modern workplace. Author Karen Freberg highlights modern and contemporary PR practices, emphasizing social media, digital communication, and creative innovation. Understanding that creativity alone can't create success, Freberg shows learners how to choose and implement evidence-based practices to guide their strategic campaigns. The Second Edition transforms learners into successful PR professionals by giving them the tools to think creatively, innovate effectively, and deploy research-backed tactics for successful campaigns.Also available in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Learn more about 978-1-0719-1444-1, Discovering Public Relations - Vantage Learning Platform, Second Edition.

Social Media for Strategic Communication: Creative Strategies and Research-Based Applications, by Karen Freberg teaches you the skills and principles needed to use social media in persuasive communication campaigns. The book combines cutting-edge research with practical, on-the-ground instruction to prepare you for the real-world challenges you will face in the workplace. The text addresses the influence of social media technologies, strategies, actions, and the strategic mindset needed by social media professionals today. By focusing on strategic thinking and awareness, it gives you the tools they need to adapt what you learn to new platforms and technologies that may emerge in the future. A broad focus on strategic communication―from PR, advertising, and marketing, to non-profit advocacy―gives you a broad base of knowledge that will serve you wherever your career may lead.

Social Sciences

Featuring 50 real-world activities across various social media platforms! Portfolio Building Activities in Social Media shows you how to communicate on social media professionally and strategically by giving you hands-on experiences with real-world challenges. From brand analyses to budget assignments to pitch activities, this practical exercise guide offers you multiple opportunities to create and build your portfolio of work. Designed to be used with Freberg’s Social Media for Strategic Communication, but flexible enough to bundle with any PR textbook, these exercises are useful to any professor looking to incorporate more activities around social media and digital brand development.

About the Author\nKaren Freberg (@kfreberg) is an Associate Professor in Strategic Communications at the University of Louisville. 
She is also an adjunct faculty member for the West Virginia University IMC Graduate Online program. Freberg has presented at several U.S. and international research conferences, including ones in Australia, Brazil, China, Ireland, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. In 2019, she was appointed Associate Adjunct Instructor during her sabbatical to Australia at the University of the Sunshine Coast. 
In addition to academic conferences, Freberg has presented at professional and trade conferences such as PRSA, Adobe Creative Campus, SXSWedu, and Cannes Lions, as well as been invited to do industry workshops and talks to the Dallas Mavericks, Kentucky Organ Donors Affiliates, and Signature Healthcare on social media trends and strategies. 
Freberg is also a research consultant in social media and crisis communications and has worked with several organizations and agencies such as Firestorm Solutions, Hootsuite, Kentucky Derby Festival, IMC Agency, DHS, CDC, National Center for Food Protection and Defense (NCFPD), Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates, and the Colorado Ski Association. This experience lead her to be a 2015 Plank Center Fellow for General Motors (GM), where her responsibility was to work with the PR and social media teams forming best practices and recommendations on social media measurement strategies and influencer marketing practices. 
Freberg has coordinated and advised various companies on the areas of social media pedagogy and certification programs, such as Hootsuite (Advanced Social Media Certification and #HootAmb), Meltwater (certification program and contributor), Adobe (EDUMax Thought Leader), HubSpot (Education program and podcast), and Facebook Blueprint (Subject Matter Expert). 
Along with her teaching, Freberg’s research has been published in several book chapters and in academic journals such as Public Relations Review, Media Psychology Review, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management and Health Communication. She also serves on the editorial board for Psychology for Popular Media Culture, Corporate Communication, Marketing Education Review, Journal of Public Relations Research, and Case Studies in Strategic Communication (CSSC). 
In addition to academic publications, Freberg has been interviewed for popular press publications such as USA Today, USA Today College, and Forbes. Freberg is also professionally active serving on the executive committee for the PRSA Entertainment and Sports section and is on the Technology Chapter Committee for the Commission for Public Relations Education (CPRE). Freberg is also a regular contributor and a young professionals award judge for Front Office Sports. 
Before coming to the University of Louisville, Freberg earned a PhD in Communication and Information at the University of Tennessee in May 2011, and a Master′s degree in Strategic Public Relations at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California in August 2007. Freberg received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Public Relations at the University of Florida in August 2005.

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Social Media for Strategic Communication: Creative Strategies and Research-Based Applications

Portfolio Building Activities in Social Media: Exercises in Strategic Communication

Discovering Public Relations: An Introduction to Creative and Strategic Practices

Social Media for Strategic Communication: Creative Strategies and Research-Based Applications

Social Media For Strategic Communication

Discovering Public Relations: An Introduction to Creative and Strategic Practices

Social Media for Strategic Communication: Creative Strategies and Research-Based Applications

Social Media for Strategic Communication: Creative Strategies and Research-Based Applications

Portfolio Building Activities in Social Media: Exercises in Strategic Communication

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