I’ll admit it — Legally Blonde is one of my guilty pleasures. I often find myself looking to Elle Woods for inspiration; whether it be life in general, fashion and yes, even career. The fictional fashionista-turned-lawyer is a powerhouse and always seems to know what to say and how to act. Elle Woods is also a stellar example of how […]
As summer vacation begins, it is often difficult to stay up-to-date on current events and industry new. Don’t worry — Progressions has you covered! Below are eight interesting articles you may have missed this month. It’s Time to Take the Brand Out of Branded Content Author: Molly DeWolf Swenson Publication: AdWeek With the hype of Pepsi’s latest commercial beginning to […]
The holiday season is in full swing, which means spending time with family and friends, eating your weight in mashed potatoes and enjoying time off from school. With so much going on — or so little if you’re taking advantage of your break — there isn’t much time left to catch up on industry news. Here are eight interesting articles […]
Starbucks pre-election green unity cups made their debut Nov. 1 in place of the long anticipated holiday red cups. The cups, featuring a mosaic of hundreds of people drawn in one continuous stroke by artist Shogo Ota, were meant to promote unity of people at a time of turmoil in the country but faced mixed feelings from the public. “The […]
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 […]
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 […]
The concept of corporate social responsibility is something that has become a common and current topic of discussion in today’s shifting business and media landscapes. While brands and companies need to consider their relationships with customers before acting, they also have to stand on some set of internal principles. Within that realm lies an interesting, provocative question: Do companies and […]
Thank you to everyone who participated in our action-packed February 2014 Twitter Chat, “Branding Success: Becoming the CEO of You.” Specifically, we’d like to thank our co-hosts Jason Mollica of JRM Comm and Vice President of Public Relations, Ben Butler (tweeting from the @PRSSANational account), for leading the conversation. Join us on March 24 at 9 p.m. ET for the next PRSSA Twitter Chat: […]
Branding is one of several foundational pillars that makes an organization go from great to exceptional. The practice insures and promotes consistency of written and visual elements across all platforms—both traditional and digital. With more than 300 Chapters, keeping a consistent brand across all Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a challenge. It is for this reason that […]
