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Book SynopsisROSSELLA C. GAMBETTI is currently Assistant professor of Corporate and Marketing Communication at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan, Italy. She is Editor-in-Chief of Communicative Business. Italian Research Review on Business Communication, the first Italian scholarly peer-reviewed journal specifically dedicated to research issues related to corporate and marketing communication, sponsored by the UPA (the Italian Association of Advertisers), unifying more than 600 companies active in Italy. She is author of several books, academic articles and essays on topics such as the strategic role of communication in corporate governance and intangible assets management, innovative branding strategies, and Internet impact on corporate communication strategy. STEVE QUIGLEY is currently Associate Professor of Public Relations at Boston University, USA. Steve is also a public relations consultant whose work is concentrated in the areas of media relations, community relations, crisis
Trade Review'This weighty compendium brings a strong and useful intercultural dimension to the study of Corporate Communication, contrasting American and European approaches to the practice. Gambetti and Quigley have assembled an all-star cast of authors, many of whom are well-known for their own work in the discipline, each of whom brings a fresh perspective to the subject. This remarkable collection is notable for its depth and substance while being direct, engaging, and easy to read. Among the most valuable contributions this book makes is its remarkable collection of case studies. Scholars and students alike will be busy for years to come, drawing meaning from the insight provided here.' - James Scofield O'Rourke IV, Professor of Management, University of Notre Dame, USA 'Managing Corporate Communication offers graduate students and academics the first comprehensive book in our field with a strong theoretical foundation and rich European examples. It also has a variety of voices and perspectives from leading academics around the world. A must read for advanced students looking to kick start their careers in Corporate Communication.' - Paul A. Argenti, Professor of Corporate Communication, The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, USA 'In Managing Corporate Communication: A Cross Cultural Approach, Gambetti and Quigley offer a comprehensive, cross-cultural textbook that updates the topic of corporate communication with an emphasis on branding and the newer social media outlets. The textbook is written in an engaging, accessible manner that will appeal to both practioners and academic audiences alike. Well researched, and clearly organized with an emphasis on both career obstacles and opportunities as well as tactics for communication success, this book will enliven the classroom and inform the communication professional.' - Nichola D. Gutgold, Associate Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences, Penn State University, USA 'Quigley and Gambetti have provided a much-needed addition to corporate public relations that is timely, global, and scholarly, yet highly practical. Both students and professionals will learn from the insights provided.' - Sandra Duhe, Associate Professor and Director, Public Relations Program, Southern Methodist University, USA and former Public Affairs Manager for ExxonMobil
Table of ContentsPreface; E.T.Brioschi & O.Lerbinger Introduction PART I: CORPORATE COMMUNICATION CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK, ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE AND RESEARCH ISSUES Corporate Communication as an Academic Discipline and a Strategic Management Function; R.Gambetti Communicative Business: the Power of Corporate Communication to Manage Complexity; E.T.Brioschi Corporate Communication and Value Creation (and Destruction) in the Firm's Evolutionary Process; R.Fiocca Strategic Communication and the Entrepreneurial Role of the Corporate Communication Officer; E.Invernizzi & S.Romenti Corporate Branding and Stakeholder Engagement in Corporate Communication Management: the Link Between Identity and Reputation; R.Gambetti & S.Biraghi Corporate Reputation Robustness. Towards a Better Understanding of Reputational Risk; F.Lurati The Conceptual Bridge Between Corporate and Marketing Communication; P.Kitchen Convergencies and Divergencies Between Advertising and Public Relations; D.Tena Parera & D.Roca Corporate Responsibility Disclosure and Communication; R.Gambetti & M.Giovanardi Measuring Corporate Communication: an Overview and a Model Proposal; S.Romenti Evaluating Corporate Reputation: the Link with Corporate Financial Performance; M.Schweiger & S.Raithel Current Research Frontiers on Corporate Communication: a Postmodern Qualitative Insight; G.Graffigna PART II: CORPORATE COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNTIES IN A MARKETPLACE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES Public Relations in International Management; O.Lerbinger The Emergence of the Social Web and its Impact on Corporate Communication Practices; S.Quigley The Power of Transparency, Authenticity and Empathy as Drivers of Corporate Stakeholder Engagement; S.Quigley The New Reputation-centric CEOs and how to Counsel Them; P.Morrissey Reflections on the Power Point: Where Corporate Communications, Power, and New Computer Applications Intersect; E.Downes The Organization of the Corporate Communication Function; D.Wright From Corporate Responsibility to Shared Responsibility: The New Driver of Co-creation and Innovation; J.Yohannan PART III: BEST PRACTICES IN CORPORATE COMMUNICATION To be Confirmed Conclusion Endnote; D.Bodega & T.Fiedler References.
