How Long to Read The Public Relations Practitioner's Playbook for (all) Strategic Communicators

By M. Larry Litwin, APR, Fellow PRSA

How Long Does it Take to Read The Public Relations Practitioner's Playbook for (all) Strategic Communicators?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 26 minutes to read The Public Relations Practitioner's Playbook for (all) Strategic Communicators by M. Larry Litwin, APR, Fellow PRSA

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Some years ago, a young graduate student contributed to a book for educational public relations specialists. It was a “how-to-do-it book, light on theory and without footnotes” that offered hundreds of tips and “ideas.” Its title evolved into School Communication Ideas that Work. Like that successful and widely used book, published in 1972, The Public Relations Practitioner's Playbook for (all) Strategic Communicators is how-to and hands-on. Edition three was considered for the 2009 Pulitzer Prize. The theory it contains is woven into thousands of proven techniques, tips, tactics, tools and strategies spread over 626 pages. Explanations, examples and anecdotes are in a language that should appeal to experienced practitioners, college students and organization volunteers who assist with public relations, publicity and other strategic communication disciplines. It won't do the work for the would-be publicity or PR practitioner or counselor, but it will make his or her job much easier. Devotees of the Public Relations Practitioner's Playbook may have noticed, its title now includes for (all) Strategic Communicators. That's because the public relations profession has evolved into the more encompassing strategic communication, which includes not only public relations but public affairs, advertising, marketing, social media, graphic and web design and other areas of digital media convergence, strategic planning and campaigns. “Strategic communication occurs in corporate, non-profit, governmental and agency settings,” according to Elon (N.C.) University's website. “Organizations strategically communicate to audiences through publications and videos, crisis management through the news media, special events planning, building brand identity and product value, and communicating with stockholders (and stakeholders), clients or donors.

How long is The Public Relations Practitioner's Playbook for (all) Strategic Communicators?

The Public Relations Practitioner's Playbook for (all) Strategic Communicators by M. Larry Litwin, APR, Fellow PRSA is 622 pages long, and a total of 156,744 words.

This makes it 210% the length of the average book. It also has 192% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Public Relations Practitioner's Playbook for (all) Strategic Communicators Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 16 minutes to read The Public Relations Practitioner's Playbook for (all) Strategic Communicators aloud.

What Reading Level is The Public Relations Practitioner's Playbook for (all) Strategic Communicators?

The Public Relations Practitioner's Playbook for (all) Strategic Communicators is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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