This document discusses changes in government public relations approaches over time. Specifically: - In the past, PR strategy was developed by a few senior officials, but now involves team efforts. Key players were internal but are now also the public. Audiences were once local but are now regional and global. - Media have evolved from traditional mass media to convergent and interactive options. Public access to government information was once limited but is now more open and interactive. - A comprehensive PR approach integrates communications across various stakeholders and issues like social marketing, crisis management, and regulatory conduct. It establishes feedback loops, monitoring, and response systems.