This document provides an overview of advertising and public relations. It defines advertising as a paid, non-personal message through a medium. Advertisements have 4 key features - a verbal/visual message, an identified sponsor, delivery through a medium, and payment by the sponsor. The document also discusses types of advertising, developing advertising campaigns, creating messages, selecting media, and developing a media strategy. Finally, it defines public relations as managing publicity and image, and discusses forms of publicity like press conferences and event sponsorships.