Thank you to everyone who participated in our third Twitter Chat of the 2013-2014 school year. Specifically, we’d like to thank co-hosts Vice President of Professional Development Helma von Zadow and Vice President of Public Relations, Ben Butler (tweeting from the @PRSSANational account), for leading the conversation. Join us on October 15 at 9 p.m. ET for the next PRSSA Twitter Chat: “Maximizing Your National […]
Remember your first day of high school? Chances are, you saw a lot of things you never thought you would. You probably witnessed people engaged in activities that would make your parents gasp. You might’ve felt pressured to think, “If everyone else is doing it, then it must be okay.” As a public relations professional, you will face ethical dilemmas […]
Our constitutional right to the freedom of expression is truly a double-edged sword in the public relations world. It allows us to offer the best communication possible on behalf of our clients without having to appeal for government approval. In that sense, it really is a gift that enables us to communicate openly and freely with the public. At the […]
Public relations practitioners tread the thinnest of lines when it comes to loyalty in the workplace. Respecting the interests of both your client and the public can prove quite a challenge. During my time in PRSSA, I have seen many relationships, both collegiate and professional, turn bitter due to a difference of opinion. Impartiality is difficult to maintain when working […]
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We’ve entered an era where no member of the Public Relations Student Society of America was active when Betsy Plank, known as the godmother of PRSSA, passed away in the spring of 2010. But as I reflect upon the great and inspiring tales I’ve heard about Betsy, I realize that they are so impactful I actually miss her, even though we’ve […]
This post is part of a series of “Lives of New Professionals” guest posts for Progressions. As we take our first steps into the real world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our industry and to get swept away by deadlines and projects. Many young pros have this tendency of being a “go-getter.” We […]
Whether it is an employee conducting a staff meeting, or a professional organization hosting a monthly luncheon, the “office meeting” can come in a variety of forms. Regardless of who, what, when and where, there are simple rules to follow to ensure you make the most of your meeting and allowing others to do the same. Write down notes, not […]
This post is the second of a series of “Lives of New Professionals” guest posts for Progressions. The fact that a brand new job comes with an enormous learning curve is an understatement. Beginning my first full-time job has been one of the biggest life changes I have faced yet. I have said goodbye to the college student lifestyle and […]
This post is the first of a series of “Lives of New Professionals” guest posts for Progressions. For the majority of my life, I have been one of the following: a baby, a student, a part-time employee, an intern or some combination thereof. As of June 2012, however, I am a newly graduated, young professional in my first “real” job. […]
This interview excerpt originally ran in the January issue of PRSA’s Public Relations Tactics. Read the full interview. What are the top challenges that PRSA faces in 2013? Advocating for the profession remains a challenge. We’ve made huge inroads with our advocacy program in the past four to five years. The advocacy work that enhances the value of public relations […]
