Progressions

November 1, 2016

October Monthly Reading Round-Up — Proofreading Tips, Election Content, Apple’s Holiday Forecast, Marketing in the Advocacy Era

October has come to a close, and the PRSSA 2016 National Conference came and went in the blink of an eye. Between professional development sessions, socials and networking opportunities, it was easy to fall behind on current events and industry news this month. In case you missed anything, here are eight interesting articles that were published in October: 10 Proofreading […]

October 31, 2016

Fall into Public Relations

Letting go of warm weather and flip-flops can be difficult. But thankfully, we have fall products to look forward to. Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Lattes (PSL), Freeform’s “13 Nights of Halloween” and Bath & Body Works’ “Sweater Weather” scented candle are some noticeable products marketed during the fall season that consumers cherish every year. Public relations practitioners can take advantage of […]

October 28, 2016

How to Kick-Start a Relationship with Your PRSA Sponsor Chapter

The dynamic nature of the public relations profession, coupled with the current market saturation of recent and soon-to-be graduates, requires that students go above and beyond to create meaningful connections and make themselves stand out. One of the most valuable benefits of PRSSA membership is the opportunity to befriend and learn from local PRSA professionals. The relationship between PRSSA and […]

October 26, 2016

Mentorship: Making a Difference by Modeling Young Minds

Having a mentor in the public relations industry is essential to success. Having a mentor, and being a mentor, can also be one of the most rewarding professional and personal experiences. Mentorship presents an opportunity for personal growth and professional development, but how are these relationships formed? Where can you find mentorship opportunities? What should a mentor embody? What value […]

October 24, 2016

Keep Up with the Kardashians on Social Media

It is rare to log onto Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat without seeing something about the Kardashian family; whether they are a cover story for a magazine, advertising their apps or retweeted across your feed, you can never seem to escape their reach. With social media being a powerful and exceedingly growing tool in the public relations industry, it is […]

October 21, 2016

It’s Out with Millennials and In with Generation Z

For the past few years, companies have bombarded the generation with ads and campaigns customized to secure attention and loyalty. However, companies are shifting their focus to a new generation — Generation Z (Gen Z). Gen Z accounts for over one-third of the U.S. population, with a projected growth of 40 percent by 2020, according to CMO.com. Anyone born after […]

October 19, 2016

5 Ways to Make Your Portfolio Stand out from the Pile

Envision this — you’ve taken the time to carefully craft your pitch to that dream employer. You fire off the email and anxiously begin the waiting process. Then, it happens. Maybe you’re walking to class or in the midst of planning your trip to the PRSSA 2016 National Conference. An email pops up in your inbox — that dream employer […]

October 18, 2016

How to Apply for a Job Even If the Company Isn’t Hiring

This article originally appeared on THE TEMPLATE. Typically, you apply for the positions you find on job boards and company websites. What if you discover a company you love but find it’s not hiring — or at least not hiring a position relevant to your skills? I recommend you should do the unusual: apply even when there are no open […]

October 17, 2016

Life After College: Ensuring a Smooth Transition to the Workforce

This article originally appeared in the September issue of Public Relations Tactics. “It used to be that you’d go to college, maybe go to graduate school and you’d be done — along with some professional development along the way,” said “There Is Life After College” author Jeffrey J. Selingo. “But now, you have to constantly be in a learning mode, and […]

October 14, 2016

A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Student-run Firm

The best way to learn public relations is through application and experience. Thankfully, through professional organizations like PRSSA, students are able to equip themselves with the necessary skills to succeed in today’s ever-changing public relations industry. As the Faculty Adviser of Stockton University’s 3-year-old PRSSA Chapter and 1-year-old Student-run Firm, I am grateful for all the career development opportunities these […]