January Twitter Chat Recap: Write Right — Improve Your Writing Skills and Get the Job
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January 2015 “Progressions Writing Prompt”
Have you ever wanted to contribute to a blog but were unsure what to write about? Participate in “Progressions Writing Prompts,” a monthly writing exercise and contest held by PRSSA, to enhance your skills and have the opportunity to get your personal blog recognized nationally. The January 2015 writing prompt is as follows: “Last year, there were many public relations […]
Ten Items on Our Public Relations Holiday Wish List
Whether you’re making your own wish list or looking for the perfect present for a public relations pal, look no further. These ideas should give you plenty of fuel this holiday season. LADIES “My Content Brings All The Leads to the Yard” Shirt — $25 From internships to student-run firms to daily life, this shirt is a fun way to […]
Let’s Party! Five Steps to Planning a Successful Holiday Event
If the mere thought of planning a holiday get-together causes weeping and gnashing of teeth, take a minute to pull yourself together, put on your favorite holiday tunes and start planning. Establish the vision and purpose. Every event, no matter how small, needs a clear vision and purpose. Is your event to thank volunteers for a job well done or […]
December Twitter Chat Recap: The Internship Search — Secure Your Future
Thank you to everyone who participated in our December 2014 Twitter chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank our co-hosts, Vice President of Career Services Jonathan Hill (tweeting from @JonJonHill) and Vice President of Public Relations Ethan Parry (tweeting from the @PRSSANational account) for guiding the conversation. Please be on the lookout for next semester’s Twitter chat schedule! [View the story […]
Completing the Public Relations Bucket List
Like many students around the nation right now, I can’t believe I’m in my last semester of college. Time sure does fly, but I honestly didn’t feel the clock ticking until I became an active member of PRSSA. As a PRSSA member, I started to learn the things that I will take with me into the real world. While I […]
Attempted CNBC Bribe Reveals Honesty’s Importance in Public Relations
Recently, CNBC revealed a public relations agent’s disturbing attempt to bribe a CNBC employee. The pitch went something like this: I would be asking you to include our clients in stories you’re working on (assuming there’s a natural fit), or pitch your editors on new stories that include discussion of our clients. We’re not looking for you to promote or […]
Intern Talk: Diverse Internships Offer a Competitive Advantage
We’re often told that college is the time to experience new things and enhance our education. This seems to work out naturally, because, in reality, the experiences outside of the classroom are really half of what college is. Most of us automatically do this by joining Greek life, student organizations and going on study abroad trips. These experiences diversify our […]
Exploring Diversity in Light of Public Relations
From education to the workforce and beyond, diversity plays a critical role in the world today. But what are the factors of diversity, and how has diversity changed in public relations over the years? Jason Mollica, public relations and marketing consultant as well as president of JRM Comm, Inc., began his career in television and radio before transitioning into public […]
