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Further Reading…
• Meuter et al. (2000), “Self-Service Technology: Understanding Customer Satisfaction With Technology-Based Service Encounters,” Journal of Marketing, 64(3), pp. 50-64
• Bitner et al. (2000) “Technology Infusion in Service Encounters,” Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, 28(1), pp.138-149
• Bateson (1985), “Self-service consumer: an exploratory study,” Journal of Retailing, 61(3), pp. 49-76
• Wulf et al. (2001), “Investments in consumer relationships: a cross country and cross industry exploration,” Journal of Marketing, 65(4), pp. 33-50
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Objectives
• Promoting Goodwill– An image-building function of
public relations and events are organised to reflect favourably on a firm
• Promoting a Product or Service – To increase public awareness
of a firm’s brands and products
O’Guinn et al (2009), Advertising & Integrated Brand Promotion, Chapter 20, Mason, Ohio: South Western
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Objectives• Preparing Internal
Communication– Disseminate information and
correct misinformation within a firm to reduce the impact of rumours and increase employee morale
• Counteracting negative publicity – To prevent the negative
publicity from damaging the image of a firm and its brands
O’Guinn et al (2009), Advertising & Integrated Brand Promotion, Chapter 20, Mason, Ohio: South Western
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Objectives• Lobbying
– Assist a firm in dealing with government officials and pending legislations
• Giving Advice and Counsel – Assisting management in
determining what position to take on public issues, preparing employees for public appearances, and helping management anticipate public reactions
O’Guinn et al (2009), Advertising & Integrated Brand Promotion, Chapter 20, Mason, Ohio: South Western
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Weaknesses• Lack of Control
– Media have other priorities and other sources, and the published story may be different from the information disseminated.
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• Journalists as Gatekeepers– If a story is perceived by the
journalist as not enough “news value”, it may not be published
Pelsmaker et al. (2007), Chapter 10
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Weaknesses• Effectiveness Hard to
Measure
– Compared to advertising, it is relatively hard to measure and evaluate the long-term effect of PR efforts on company good will or sales.
Pelsmaker et al. (2007), Chapter 10