How to Get the Most Out of the PRSSA 2014 Leadership Rally

How to Get the Most Out of the PRSSA 2014 Leadership Rally

Leadership Rally is a weekend dedicated to helping you learn how to have a successful term as Chapter president and serve your members to the best of your ability. I attended the PRSSA 2013 Leadership Rally and in just three days, I formed relationships, discovered ideas and developed leadership skills that helped serve as the foundation of my term as […]

Bridging the Gap: Five Tips to Harness Generational Diversity in the Public Relations Field

Bridging the Gap: Five Tips to Harness Generational Diversity in the Public Relations Field

This post is part of diversity series for Progressions. “Our generation will be the one hiring you someday,” my parents reminded me for the millionth time, slipping a final snippet of professional advice into our dinner conversation. We were discussing the controversial issue of tattoos and piercings in the workplace — and not making much headway — when I first […]

Home from a PRSSA Event — Now What?

Home from a PRSSA Event — Now What?

Leadership Rally. National Conference. PRSA Luncheons. Regional Conferences. National Assembly. The calendar of a PRSSA student is filled with many events to attend throughout the year. Once you get home and reflect on all you have learned, there is still so much to do. It might seem overwhelming to get back into your daily routine, but it’s important to maximize […]

March Twitter Chat “Planning for Your Chapter’s Success” Recap

Thank you to everyone who participated in our March 2014 Twitter Chat, “Planning for Your Chapter’s Success.” Specifically, we’d like to thank our co-hosts PRSSA National Professional Adviser Don Egle, APR, ABC  and Vice President of Public Relations Ben Butler (tweeting from the @PRSSANational account) for leading the conversation. Join us on April 15 at 9 p.m. ET for the next […]

Benefits of Working For Your Student-Run Firm

Benefits of Working For Your Student-Run Firm

As public relations student, I’ve spent the last several years working for my university’s student-run public relations firm. Regardless of the number of internships or volunteer work you have done, I highly encourage being a member of your university’s firm. Here are a few reasons why: Gain leadership experience Whether you’re sitting in a classroom or participating in an internship, […]

Why You Should Attend the PRSSA 2014 National Assembly

Why You Should Attend the PRSSA 2014 National Assembly

The PRSSA 2014 National Assembly is an event dedicated to leadership training and Society development. The Assembly gathers each spring to also make influential, long-term decisions about the future of the Society, elect a new National Committee and review the bylaws. This year’s Assembly, March 13-16 in Charleston, S.C., is one that promises to provide an impactful experience for attendees. […]

Legends of Public Relations: Gary McCormick

Legends of Public Relations: Gary McCormick

Note from the Editor: The following blog post is one of a four-part “Legends of Public Relations” series on Progressions. All excerpts were originally published in “Legacies from Legends in Public Relations” by The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations in 2007, a booklet which celebrated the 40th anniversary of PRSSA with personal messages for students written by industry legends. Gary McCormick, APR, Fellow […]