As an organization with more than 10,000 members and more than 40 years history, PRSSA offers countless benefits and resources, some that members may not fully know or understand. If you have a PRSSA question, below are four ways you can find the answer: Ask Chapter Leaders First Whether you are a returning or new member of PRSSA, your Chapter […]
Borrowing the opening line of one of my favorite Nickelodeon shows growing up: “Do you have it? GUTS!” OK, so being on the National Committee doesn’t mean you’re going to be facing the Aggro Crag (or playing Slam Dunk, or completing the Tornado Run), but it does mean you’re choosing a path that requires hard work, dedication and commitment. National Committee […]
Following the announcement that Betsy Plank, APR, Fellow PRSA, passed away this weekend, the people Betsy inspired, mentored and guided have been posting their memories about the godmother of PRSSA. Among the people Betsy took great pride in were PRSSA National Presidents. Below are a collection of thoughts and memories from PRSSA National Presidents — we hope these memories will […]
The following is a guest post from, Kimberly Ciesla, Rowan University Chapter President. In PRSSA, students are exposed to a number of opportunities to lead. But often times, teams don’t work together as cohesively as they could because leaders make common mistakes that can break down the morale of the team. During PRSA’s recent webinar, Getting to Great Leadership and […]
In today’s 24/7 news cycle, it seems companies and organizations are facing crisis situations more often. Yesterday, popular clothing retailer H&M began coping with a crisis threatening the brand’s reputation and contradicting a corporate policy. According to an article in yesterday’s New York Times, a student in New York found bags of brand new, yet slashed clothes that had been […]
This week, the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations held its board meetings in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I accepted an invitation to serve on the advisory board this year and was glad to provide PRSSA’s perspective on the Center’s projects. I can assure you that this board has the best of intentions for our student society and the public relations […]
