The truth is, PR is a vast, dynamic field that thrives on diverse perspectives, unique skill sets and individuals from all walks of life. At its core, public relations is about communication, strategy and connection, and it truly is an industry where everyone can find their niche and belong.
June is a very special month for the PRSSA community as members celebrate Pride Month and the diverse voices that strengthen both the Society and the public relations profession.
This May, I invite you all to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and all our current and rising AAPI public relations and communications professionals who navigate our fast-changing media landscape with innovation and resilience.
Emily Ladau works as a communications expert, author and disability rights activist who strives to promote accessibility through her storytelling efforts. She established her career through disability advocacy work while using her communications skills to support people with Larsen syndrome. She has written Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be An Ally, and has worked […]
Public relations is a magnet, attracting the public eye and drawing students and professionals from diverse backgrounds. For some, the transition to PR is straightforward. For others, it is a shift from a field that, at first glance, may seem unrelated.
As communication professionals, we should see that this event was not just a musical showcase, but a case study for a communications campaign done right.
Embracing and empowering Black voices in public relations is not about fulfilling an obligation. It is about strengthening the profession as a whole.
La versatilidad de un título en comunicación es verdaderamente notable. Brinda habilidades de pensamiento crítico, investigación y comunicación persuasiva que pueden aplicarse en múltiples contextos.
The versatility of a communications degree is truly remarkable. It equips individuals with critical thinking, research, and persuasive communication skills that are highly transferable across diverse sectors.
Navigating college as a neurodivergent student can feel like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. Traditional academic spaces aren’t always built with neurodivergence in mind, making things like rigid deadlines, sensory overload and unclear expectations overwhelming. I learned this the hard way when I transitioned from high school to college, where the shift in structure caught […]
