After a year and a half of a global pandemic and a long, hot summer, PRSSA is back and better than ever. Whether you’re a new or a returning member, you can kill it as a Chapter member this school year. Be sure to follow your Chapter on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook so you don’t miss any new updates. Attend […]
This year, the PRSA and PRSSA Conference — ICON 2021 — will be presented as a joint, virtual event. Beginning October 4, Conference will offer professionals and students a wealth of compelling, general sessions; timely keynote speakers; on-point breakout sessions; enjoyable networking opportunities; and much more. While we’re all disappointed by the Conference’s shift to fully virtual, the value of […]
District Conferences. They’re one of the best ways to help your Chapter with professional development, recruitment and fundraising. Your Chapter will also create meaningful connections and memories along the way. Conferences are also at the forefront of PRSSA brand exposure and overall advancement of the Society. On top of being incredibly rewarding and exciting, there are a lot of details […]
Communication is often one of the first concerns students who study abroad have. Language is such a big part of experiencing a culture that it may completely isolate an outsider. While it is true that understanding the language is a critical part of communicating, learning how to correctly pronounce parmesan or bruschetta is much easier than relearning effective mass communication […]
Each year, PRSSA International Conference is kicked off with Chapter Development Sessions. During these sessions, Chapters present relevant and knowledgeable topics for other Chapters to learn and benefit from. Essentially, sessions are designed to help Chapters succeed while ringing in a new school year. Previously, Chapter Development Sessions were held during the International Conference but in light of recent times, […]
Without any hesitation, last June I applied to be a PRSSA District Ambassador. I was so excited to apply and yearned to be more involved with PRSSA on the National level. I knew this was a huge leap and when I found out I had been accepted to be a District Ambassador, I was ecstatic. This past year, I was […]
Humans have always had the ability to engage in lies, rumors, deception or some other distortion of the truth. And, communicators have historically wrestled with the challenges caused by false or misleading information impacting the clients, organizations and communities that they serve. These are not new concepts. What is new and causing greater concern and challenge is the speed and […]
On April 15 and 16, PRSSA National held its annual Leadership Assembly, where leaders of PRSSA Chapters around the country gathered to learn more about leadership and networking with their peers. This was also a chance for members to meet the PRSSA 2021–2022 National Committee. To start off the Assembly, networking began in a virtual conference room, where there were […]
Last year, I wrote an article about how unpaid internships perpetuate the racial wealth gap inequity and therefore prevent the PR industry from becoming more diverse. To address this issue, PRSSA teamed up with Finn Partners to launch a two-day mentorship program for diverse members, called “Partners for Diversity: The Internship Preview.” The program aimed to expose students to various […]
This article is part of our National Committee Spotlight series. This series features our current National Committee reflecting on their experience and offering insights into their respective roles as we approach National Elections and Leadership Assembly. To learn more about running for National Committee, click here. Zane Landin — Vice President of Career Services What is your role? Give us a […]
