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 […]
Two years ago this month, I officially began my full time public relations career. I had just graduated from Michigan State University and made the move from my dorm in East Lansing to, well, a similarly sized studio apartment in Chicago. In making this transition from student to professional, I realized how dramatic the change was. While my living space […]
We’d like to thank everyone who participated in the November PRSSA Twitter chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank co-moderators Vice President of Public Relations, Lauren Rosenbaum and Vice President of Professional Development, Danielle Stewart for leading the conversation. Join us on December 4 at 9 p.m. ET for the next PRSSA Twitter chat. Review highlights of the chat below. What did you learn […]
For many people who seek a job in public relations, you go to school, participate in internships and join PRSSA – but what else can you do? Don’t miss a key step to obtaining that job after graduation: utilizing the relationship between PRSA and PRSSA. October is PRSA/PRSSA Relationship Month and a great time to focus on your Chapter’s relationship […]
