The concept of ‘strategy’ is well-known in management theory and practice. However, the concept of
‘corporate communication strategy’ has received little attention in the public relations (corporate
communication) body of knowledge. There is mention of a strategic role for the corporate
communication practitioner, but few explanations or descriptions of what corporate communication
strategy means in a strategic organisational context. Van Riel (1995:142) is of the opinion that
academic knowledge with regard to the strategic management of an organisation’s communication is
relatively limited.