Much as Ogilvy wrote the bible on advertising, Burson has written the must-read book for the public relations industry. Harold Burson, described by PRWeek as _x201C_the [20th] century's most influential PR figure,_x201D_ is perhaps the most recognized name in the industry today. The 96-year-old founder of PR giant Burson-Marsteller has had an incredible 70-year career, in which he built a global enterprise from a one-man consulting firm. In this illuminating and engaging business memoir, Burson traces his career from studying at Ole Miss to serving in World War II, reporting on the Nuremburg trials, and joining with Bill Marsteller. Together, he and Marsteller made history in a new venture that would grow to be one of the biggest public relations companies in the world, with over 60 offices on six continents. By way of personal and professional examples, Burson shows readers what public relations really entails_x2014_its challenges, methodologies, and impacts. His anecdotes on PR challenges like the _x201C_Tylenol crises,_x201D_ the removal of confederate flags from Ole Miss, and the introduction of _x201C_New Coke_x201D_ illustrate Burson's time-tested tenets of great PR and crisis management. He interweaves iconic moments from the history of public relations into his story, making this a priceless and fascinating guide for professionals in any industry. Public relations is practiced not only by every institution, but also by every individual. Throughout his ground-breaking career, which Burson describes as _x201C_a series of defining moments,_x201D_ Burson set standards for corporate and individual behavior, insisting upon corporate social responsibility, product excellence, and unabated integrity. His legacy has shaped generations, and will shape many more to come

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