Includes bibliographical references and index.

What this book is about -- The nature of strategic communication -- Communication strategy and business planning -- Elements of a communication strategy -- Analyzing organizational communication needs -- Why target publics matter -- Setting the compass: communication goals and objectives -- Planning effective messages -- Reaching target publics: the role of communication pathways -- Communication tools: the things we do -- Managing a strategic communication plan -- Evaluating strategic communication plans -- Strategic communication counselling.

This book deals with the principles behind strategic communication planning. It covers the professional practice steps involved in researching, planning, writing and implementing a communication strategy. This book links strategic communication campaign planning to business activities around short, medium and long-term needs and to how organisations deal with issues.