Public Relations and Media Engagement with Diverse Religious Communities
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-eng-dv-rl-cm-08
About the Article
This article explores the role of public relations (PR) and media engagement in strengthening trust, visibility, and credibility for organizations working with diverse religious communities. It examines key principles of PR strategy, including audience analysis, clear messaging, and culturally sensitive communication, while emphasizing the importance of proactive media relationships and transparent crisis communication. Case studies from South Africa, Indonesia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Brazil illustrate how strategic PR amplifies organizational impact and builds sustainable trust. For scholars, the article contributes to communication research in pluralistic societies; for practitioners, it offers practical tools to design cost-effective and culturally attuned PR strategies.
Key Topics
- Principles of PR strategy
- Media engagement practices
- Crisis communication in diverse contexts
- Building trust through transparency
- Tools: press releases and media kits
- Case studies from South Africa, Indonesia, USA, UK, and Brazil
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Public Relations and Media Engagement with Diverse Religious Communities. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-eng-dv-rl-cm-08
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