University of Colorado Boulder
The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations
University of Colorado Boulder

The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations

Erin Willis

Instructor: Erin Willis

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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4 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.5

(41 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand the components of the press release and be able to execute your own.

  • Understand strategy in media relations.

  • Identify social media influencers that align with your brand or organization.

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This course is part of the Introduction to Public Relations and the Media Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module, you will learn how to identify “news” within your organization and write a press release to gain media attention and publicity.

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6 videos1 reading1 peer review2 discussion prompts

In this module, you will learn how to formulate a pitch to share with journalists that will ensure your story makes headlines. You will practice writing a pitch and accompanying press release.

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4 videos1 peer review

In this module, you will learn how messaging should always ladder up to an organization’s mission and core values, and how different media require different messaging strategies.

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4 videos1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will learn about social media influencers and their return on influence. You will understand why influencers are valuable to communication plans, and the different types of influencers, and how to choose one that aligns with your organization’s goals.

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4 videos1 discussion prompt

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Erin Willis
University of Colorado Boulder
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