Multitasking is one of the hardest learned skills. Between juggling clients, your personal life and any outside responsibilities, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. While I have a fulltime job, I am also a co-founder of the blog nyc PR girls (www.nycPRgirls.com) alongside Meg, a best friend of mine I met during my first official job out of college. We […]
The basic format of an introductory networking conversation between two public relations professionals is often simple: share who you are and what you do, then swap business cards. As often as we have encounters like this, many people often don’t take the necessary post-interaction steps to sustain a connection with newly acquired relationships. In this industry, who you know is […]
Many students commute to the nearest big city from where they live to complete an internship. I was expecting to do the same, but then I was introduced to an agency called True Digital Communications, based out of Solon, Ohio, a Cleveland suburb. True Digital’s founder and principal, Chris Baldwin, told me he had grown tired of commuting and had […]
My Experience Ever since I can remember, I have been interested in fashion. I was introduced to public relations in a high school speech class and became immediately and immensely intrigued. During freshman orientation at Auburn, I learned that public relations is a growing field in the fashion industry, so I picked up a major in public relations as well […]
PRSSA is proud to announce that what was previously known as the Blog is now to be known as Progressions. Progressions will serve as an enhanced communication vehicle for PRSSA members, Advisers, students and professionals. Progressions will make content more accessible to members by growing the platform as a place to give and receive tips and lessons from all aspects […]
Whether a part of a student-run firm or a professional agency, public relations practitioners are often required to know how to use social media for their clients. However, we sometimes get so wrapped up in social media plans for our clients that we may forget about our own social media outlets and efforts to promote our firm, too. In the […]
For members currently without full-time work and seniors fearful of the economy, take heart – there is a silver lining to unemployment. I’m living it. If you’re like me, you’re passionate about one communications niche. After interning for the Philadelphia Flyers, experiencing the rush of working the Stanley Cup Final and, as a result, recognizing my passion for the hockey […]
This is a guest post from Vice President of Chapter Development Kion Sanders. Twitter chats are a great way for you to connect with professionals and others, learn about a different industry and enhance your Twitter visibility. Anyone on Twitter can start a chat. If you decide to do so, here are some recommendations. Conduct background research on your chat’s […]
With finals wrapping up for most of us, the semester break is a great time to gain writing experience. Below I’ve listed several opportunities to contribute your work and in turn, gain a sample for your portfolio. Your portfolio should have different writing samples, so consider writing for a variety of these outlets. FORUM. If you’re looking to write about […]
Do you have an extra couple of hours this week to invest in your career? Did I mention this investment is free? Making the jump to starting a blog, Twitter account or even networking with professionals online can seem intimidating, but there is great value for your career in learning these tools. While these digital tools can be used for […]
