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The business of persuasion: Harold Burson on public relations ; life-changing episodes in the seven-decade career of the 20th century's most influential global public relations consultant.

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<p><b><i>Much as Ogilvy wrote the bible on advertising, Burson has written the must-read book for the public relations industry.</i></b><br><b><i></i></b><br><b><i></i></b>Harold Burson, described by <i>PRWeek</i> as "e;the [20th] centurys most influential PR figure,"e; is perhaps the most recognized name in the industry today.

The 96-year-old founder of PR giant Burson-Marsteller has had an incredible 70-year career, in which he built a global enterprise from a one-man consulting firm.</p><p>In this illuminating and engaging business memoir, Burson traces his career from studying at Ole Miss to serving in World War II, reporting on the Nuremburg trials, and joining with Bill Marsteller.

Together, he and Marsteller made history in a new venture that would grow to be one of the biggest public relations companies in the world, with over 60 offices on six continents.</p><p>By way of personal and professional examples, Burson shows readers what public relations really entailsits challenges, methodologies, and impacts.

His anecdotes on PR challenges like the "e;Tylenol crises,"e; the removal of confederate flags from Ole Miss, and the introduction of "e;New Coke"e; illustrate Bursons time-tested tenets of great PR and crisis management.

He interweaves iconic moments from the history of public relations into his story, making this a priceless and fascinating guide for professionals in any industry.</p><p>Public relations is practiced not only by every institution, but also by every individual.

Throughout his ground-breaking career, which Burson describes as "e;a series of defining moments,"e; Burson set standards for corporate and individual behavior, insisting upon corporate social responsibility, product excellence, and unabated integrity.

His legacy has shaped generations, and will shape many more to come.</p>

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Rosetta Books
0795350449 / 9780795350443
eBook (EPUB)
659.2
03/10/2017
400 pages
Copy: 10%; print: 10%
Description based on print version record.