Our PRSSA Chapter at Appalachian State University has experienced remarkable growth after nearly falling apart two years ago. By focusing on key strategies and engaging activities, we were able to revive the Chapter while doubling our membership. As the president, one of the first steps in our Chapter’s turnaround was creating a sense of community. We rescheduled our meetings from […]
Public relations is a field where you have to do your best to manage a company’s image. Whether it be through corporate social responsibility, organizing events, or social media management, you have a really important job. This job can be much more complicated if you have autism. Autism can make you incredibly intelligent and talented. But it can also hinder […]
In the era of interconnectedness facilitated by social media, the concept of global citizenship has taken on new dimensions. Individuals around the world are increasingly grappling with their responsibility toward addressing pressing global issues such as wars, natural disasters, social injustice and poverty. Moreover, the role of social media in fostering global solidarity and awareness cannot be overstated. But how […]
As we delve into the world of PR, we inevitably get introduced to media relations. As interns, we’re often asked to create media lists and prepare press materials. Later we do pitches and outreach to journalists or reporters. Media relations is an indispensable part of PR and while to some this might come naturally, pitching is a skill. Developing relationships […]
1 … 2 … scroll. 1 … 2 … 3 … scroll. Check the comments … scroll. In a culture shaped by instant gratification and constant amusing stimulants, many of us do not know the last time that we were truly bored. We live in a world that never faces an undersupply of media for indulgence, making it more and […]
Making mistakes is a part of life. It’s important to learn and grow from them. It can give us motivation to do better and move forward. We may get second chances in certain situations but when it comes to work we may not. Your boss may not be happy with your mistakes and choose to fire or suspend you. As […]
Twenty two people walked into Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022 and never walked out. That day Ted Cruz, Texas senator, said in an X post “Heidi and I are fervently lifting up in prayer the children and families in the horrific shooting in Uvalde. We are in close contact with local officials, but the precise details are still […]
I’ve learned a lot about public relations in the classroom. I’ve memorized the RPIE model, the five strategies of Benoit’s image repair theory and PRSA’s ethical values. I know the definition of public relations by heart. As much as I’ve learned in a classroom setting, I’ve found the most practice in an unlikely setting. By serving as the president of […]
What is the right choice? As students, we constantly face this question. Whether we are choosing a major, what to get for lunch or whether to hang out with friends or study; we constantly have to make choices. The choices we make today have an impact on our futures and sometimes making the wrong choice can have serious implications. The […]
Have you ever had a conversation with someone without uttering a single word? It might sound unusual, but in fact, we all do it every day. The secret lies in the silent language of our bodies. Albert Mehrabian, a pioneer in body language studies, once stated that 55% of communication is through body language, 38% is the tone of voice […]
