Public relations is a field where you have to do your best to manage a company’s image. Whether it be through corporate social responsibility, organizing events, or social media management, you have a really important job. This job can be much more complicated if you have autism. Autism can make you incredibly intelligent and talented. But it can also hinder […]
As a student pursuing a career in public relations, my journey has been significantly shaped by my identity as a gay individual. Navigating this field, both academically and within PRSSA, has presented me with unique challenges and opportunities that have enriched my understanding and passion for this profession. Being a gay student in PR has often meant encountering challenges that […]
What do David Grossman, Laine Himmelmann, and Patrice Tanaka have in common? Aside from their remarkable leadership in the PR industry, advocacy for important causes, and speaking engagements at PRSSA’s 2024 Leadership Assembly, they all lead their professional lives with their hearts. In a world where many are driven by dollar signs and fame, these industry leaders offer us, as […]
Being a public relations student in the 21st century has its perks—using already-tested theories and convenient technologies, to name a few. However, working in PR has also become harder than ever with the doom-and-gloom of AI taking our jobs and the pressure to constantly create brand new campaigns. Creating a campaign as part of a course requirement made it possible […]
Among the highest and most powerful individuals in the government, there is someone in the background curating their image. They may not always be recognized but deserve the same amount of credit as the elected official. Temple University’s Public Relations Student Society of America hosted its TU Invitational Conference on Saturday, April 6, 2024. This year’s theme was “PRoltics,” focusing […]
The East Stroudsburg University Chapter of PRSSA is preparing to host our first-ever District Conference on April 19-20, 2024. Our conference, Bloomfest, will showcase a variety of panels ranging from crisis communication, government and financial PR to celebrity PR, news PR and more. We have over 20 alumni attending to help further amplify your career. We will also be hosting […]
There is no doubt 2023 was the year of Taylor Swift. From the Eras Tour to a Time Magazine cover, her name was everywhere. But she made her mark in the least expected area of all…..the NFL. Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce brought their high profile relationship to light last fall. Anyone involved has benefited of […]
Money makes the world go round, and nowadays, there are more and more ways to be involved with it, aside from making it. Financial communications is a way for public relations students to become involved in the field, representing various companies within the field, whether it’s a bank, money management service or much more. In the third article of the […]
Join the University of Mississippi PRSSA Chapter during the 2024 District Conference, “IMC Connect!” on March 25-27 in Oxford, Mississippi. How did you arrive at your conference theme and what can members expect to see at this conference? The idea behind IMC Connect! was born three years ago. Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) is one of the majors that students can […]
Faith-based HBCU Recognizes Allies in Overcoming Barriers for Inclusion, Professional Development One of PRSSA’s newest Chapters attended its first ICON this year. Oakwood University, the Seventh-day Adventist historic black college and university (HBCU), chartered its PRSSA Chapter in the midst of the pandemic, in October of 2020, when ICON was originally scheduled for Nashville. However, as we know, the 2020 […]
