Strategic Media Relations and Management

COM CM 742

Graduate Prerequisites: CM701 AND CM707 OR CM703 - This advanced course explores the role and practice of media relations in an integrated media landscape (PESO) to create an authentic and unified organizational narrative. Students learn the strategic and proactive approach to gaining third-party credibility among journalists, influencers, targeted audiences, and stakeholders. Topics include research & media planning/evaluation, relationship building, content development & engagement, spokesperson role & training, proactive and reactive media counseling, and leveraging innovative media strategies. This course involves lectures, reading assignments, writing projects, case studies, and real-world simulations to create an interactive and engaging learning environment.

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Shanler COM 211 MW 10:10 am-11:55 am The prerequisites for COMCM 742 are COMCM 701 and COMCM 707 or COMCM 703

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 Shanler COM 211 MW 12:20 pm-2:05 pm The prerequisites for COMCM 742 are COMCM 701 and COMCM 707 or COMCM 703

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