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Museum Flack

A Public Relations Guide for Museums

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Museum Flack

A Public Relations Guide for Museums

Description

In the turbulent realm of modern media, where museums often find themselves thrust into the limelight for less than favorable reasons, Museum Flack emerges as an indispensable public relations manual for thriving amid crises. As headlines increasingly narrate tales of leadership upheavals, funding woes, and political skirmishes, the book becomes a beacon for those striving to safeguard their institutions' reputations. Museum Flack not only dissects the anatomy of effective media engagement but also transforms crises into opportunities for building trust. It equips readers with the tools to craft magnetic narratives, secure positive press without hefty expenses, and deftly maneuver the modern media tapestry. Through a blend of high-stakes campaign
insights and museum-specific case studies, the book demystifies complex communication challenges into tangible strategies.

Museum Flack unpacks the techniques behind headlines and empowers any museum professional to advocate for their institution, safeguard its reputation, and seize the media spotlight for all the right reasons. Every chapter offers step-by-step tactics and real-world examples, transforming complex communications challenges into clear, actionable strategies.

The time to master museum public relations is now. Readers who embrace these lessons will champion their institutions, protect their legacies, and help museums thrive, even under the sharpest media lens.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Foreword
Key Terms
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Think Like a Journalist
Chapter 2: What Makes News
Chapter 3: Magic of the Message
Chapter 4: Tools in the Toolbelt
Chapter 5: Working with News Reporters
Chapter 6: The Art of the Pitch
Chapter 7: Selecting and Training Spokespeople
Chapter 8: What's the Plan?
Chapter 9: Crisis Communication
Chapter 10: Social Media
Chapter 11: Did Your Plan Work?
Chapter 12: The Future
About the Author
Index

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published 04 Sep 2025
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 320
ISBN 9798765156414
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Series American Alliance of Museums
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Author

Steve Lott

Steve Lott is a corporate communications executive…

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