Like so many across the country, I’m hooked on “Hamilton: An American Musical” From the moment the musical premiered off-Broadway, the country has been abuzz with “Hamilton” mania. Tickets sell for several hundred — if not thousand — dollars a piece; hordes of fans swarm its home, New York’s Richard Rodgers Theatre, hours before the curtain rises for the chance […]
One of the best parts about studying public relations is becoming equip with an array of skills that transfer into several different business areas. One of these areas is event planning. Whether you work as a public relations professional for a nonprofit, agency and everything in between, you will most likely come across a time when you need to […]
The fall semester is about to begin, which means it’s even more difficult to find time to keep up on industry news and trends. Luckily, the Progressions Monthly Reading Round-Up has the latest news and trends in one place. Here are eight interesting articles you may have missed this month. 1. Fred Cook Moving Upstairs as Golin Opts for ‘CEO+’ Structure […]
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2016 National Conference Twitter chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank our co-hosts, National Conference Coordinator Hannah Riffle (tweeting from @h_riff) and Vice President of Public Relations Josh Lachica (tweeting from the @PRSSANational account) for guiding the conversation. Please be on the lookout for next month’s Twitter chat! [View the story “National Conference Twitter Chat […]
The internship has ended, you’re back on campus and classes have begun — now what? The transition can be a challenge, but it’s crucial when it comes to bridging the gap between relationships formed during the internship and maintaining your network. I chatted with Lori Crabtree, senior communications specialist at Southwest Airlines, about the best ways to keep in touch […]
Diversity Month is a month dedicated to celebrating and embracing diversity within PRSA and PRSSA. In an effort to understand more about the role of diversity in organizations, I contacted Dr. Cheryl Jenkins, associate professor and graduate coordinator at the School of Mass Communication and Journalism at The University of Southern Mississippi and co-author of ”Race and Media: Critical Perspectives.” “When […]
Many of us can agree that diversity is a good thing. Making diversity a goal is, for the most part, a no-brainer. However, we often forget the many reasons why diversity is important in the first place. Here are three reasons why it is important for us to continually encourage diversity. Diversity is more realistic. When you find yourself in […]
Few TV shows have as much cultural influence as “Game of Thrones” on HBO. Through the course of six seasons, millions of people have plugged into the captivating, hour-long show. Beyond entertainment, “Game of Thrones” teaches fans important professional lessons. Below I’ve identified a few helpful takeaways for public relations professionals. Honor your commitments The “Red Wedding” is a result […]
The whole world has been talking about the 2016 Summer Olympics taking place in Rio de Janeiro this month. However, on social media, many businesses and brands throughout the United States have been uncharacteristically silent — even those who have sponsored winning athletes on the “Road to Rio.” The reason? U.S. Code Chapter 2205, the United States’ fulfillment of the […]
Between internships, blogging and planning for the upcoming year, public relations majors rarely get a break. However, we do get an unwanted break from our PRSSA pals during the three long summer months. When August rolls around, we all inevitably hit that summer lull and start itching for classes to start. And the one thing more exciting than taking that […]
