Public Relations resources and books from BestOfPR.biz

Strictly Business Books on Public Relations: Books covering the importance of integrating public relations into your marketing program, and how to get publicity.
Public Relations Firms Section: A select list of national public relations firms.

Internet Wire: Submit press releases online. They distribute to a worldwide audience of media, analysts and consumers.
Advertising vs Public Relations: An excerpt from the new book ACCORDING TO KOTLER: The World's Foremost Authority on Marketing Answers Your Questions by Philip Kotler

Bill Stoller's Publicity Insider.com: A public relations pro shares his inside secrets for getting free publicity. The website is dedicated to teaching how to write a winning press release and score big publicity -- without spending a fortune. Tons of free articles, tips, how-to's and much more. Publicity Insider is useful for any businessperson, regardless of budget, size or experience.
Business Wire: International media relations wire service.
Company News On Call: A complete & up to the minute one year, archived database of all stories appearing on PR Newswire from participating companies.
Corporate Reputation Review: Addresses corporate reputations as a strategic asset; measuring reputation; valuing reputations; building corporate brands; maintaining and restoring public trust; measuring identity; conceptualizing corporate identity; the impact of reputation; crisis management; best practice in reputation management.
Council of Public Relations Firms: Their mission is to build the business of public relations by advocating to business professionals the value of public relations as a strategic business tool, promoting the benefits of careers in public relations to prospective employees, and assisting members and their clients in setting the standards for the profession.
Gebbie Press: Offers an all-in-one media directory: all radio and TV stations, all daily and weekly newspapers, trade and consumer magazines, black and Hispanic media.
e-mail: MEDIA: A comprehensive listing of worldwide media contacts and their electronic mail addresses.
Miyamoto's Public Relations Resource: Resource for public relations practitioners, and for college students aspiring to enter the profession.
Museum of Public Relations: Learn about how ideas are developed for industry, education, and government, and how they have been successfully applied.
O'Dwyer's Inside News of PR: Updated throughout the week with the latest news in PR.
PR Academy: Offers online instruction and career advancement strategies in public relations.
PR & Marketing Network: Resource for expert news and strategies on PR and Marketing. From Investor Relations to Interactive Marketing, you’ll find tips and advice to help you improve your skills and advance your career.
PR Web: Devoted to publishing and retrieving press releases. Has articles and case studies on PR.
Press Access: Inside information on editors, publications, editorial calendars, and PR opportunities.
Public Relations Agencies on the Internet: From Impulse Research. Broken down by country.
Public Relations and Marketing Forum: Associated with Compuserve.
Public Relations Society of America: World's largest organization for public relations professionals. The Society's more than 18,000 members represent business and industry, counseling firms, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional services firms and nonprofit organizations.
The Publicity FAQ: Frequently asked questions about getting media coverage, by Marcia Yudkin.