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уменьшились тиражи газет как альтернативного источника новостей. Наконец радио – это живой голос, способный передавать различные интонации.

(Кондратьев Э.В., Абрамов Р.Н. Связи с общественностью. – М: Академический Проект,

2007.- С. 74)

7. Problem Solving

Cygna Labs, a medium-sized pharmaceutical firm located in Salt Lake City, has developed a sunscreen lotion. The product, Sun-Cure, joins a number of similar products on store shelves. Independent laboratory testing shows that Sun-Cure is particularly effective in blocking UVB rays, which cause burning and even premature aging of the skin. It is a good product and gets high ratings from dermatologists.

Unfortunately, the public still shows confusion about the differences between sunscreens and suntan lotions, as well as the merits of competing brands. Your public relations firm is retained to develop a product publicity program for Sun-Cure that would reach daily newspapers, selected magazines, radio, and television. What communication strategies would you develop for getting coverage in each medium?

(Wilcox, Dennis L., et al. Essentials of Public Relations. New York: Longman., 2001. P. 219)

12. Урок 12 (Unit 12) Public Relations and the Law

1.Starting up

1.What legal problems can a public relations practitioner face?

2.Should a public relations specialist be an expert in legal issues as well?

2.Listening

Listening 12.1.

Listen to an interview with Bob Richardson, a public relations practitioner working for Junction Co, who talks about the legal issues in the work of a public relations professional.. Answer these questions.

1.Why is the issue of privacy so important?

2.What are the four areas that Bob mentions?

Complete the extract of what Bob says about the legal issues in the work of public relations specialists.

Well, _______ ________ is certainly a big topic. If we try to narrow it down a little bit,

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we can mention several things. Public relations staff must be particularly sensitive to the issue of

_________ in at least four areas: first, ________ _________, second, _______ ________, third,

________ ________ and advertising, and the last point - ______ inquiries about employees. Talking about employee newsletters, you should never forget that an organization doesn't

have an ________ right to publicize the activities of its employees. In short, one should avoid anything that might _______ an employee or subject him or her to ________ by fellow employees.

As for photo releases, usually, a public relations person doesn't need a signed _______ if a person gives "implied consent' by posing for a picture and is told how it will be used. Public relations agencies, however, should always take the precaution of filing all the photographs, dating them, and giving the ________ of the situation.

Then product publicity and advertising - as I have already said, an organization must have a signed release ready if it wants to use the photographs or comments of employees and other individuals in product publicity, sales brochures, and advertising. Written ________ should be obtained if the employee's photo will appear in a _______ ________, for example.

And the final point concerning media inquiries about employees - here we have to remember the following thing. If you don't have the permission of an employee you should avoid providing information about his or her ________, home address, marital status, or _______ performance.

Listening 12.2.

Listen to Bob Richardson, who goes on to talk about the cooperation between lawyers and PR people. Answer these questions.

1.How can lawyers and public relations practitioners cooperate?

2.Why is it important for both public relations and legal staff to report to the same top executive ?

Complete the extract of what Bob says about the cooperation between lawyers and PR

people.

You are right, PR people should be aware of ______ _______, but they are not lawyers. At the same time lawyers aren't experts in public relations and may not fully appreciate which

_______ are important for us.

So, it is essential for public relations practitioners and lawyers to _______. Even if they disagree on a future course of action in any particular situation, there is always ground for

________. At least you should strive for that. And it's always a good thing if both public relations and legal staff have to report to the same ________ ________, who can listen to both versions of the story and decide which _______ of action the company should follow.

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