Thank you to everyone who participated in our December 2014 Twitter chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank our co-hosts, Vice President of Career Services Jonathan Hill (tweeting from @JonJonHill) and Vice President of Public Relations Ethan Parry (tweeting from the @PRSSANational account) for guiding the conversation. Please be on the lookout for next semester’s Twitter chat schedule! [View the story […]
As public relations students, we need to constantly remind ourselves that the world of communications is more complex than ever before. We may have to go a step further in our ethical practices than our mentors did. Though these precious people in our lives have done some amazing things, found success and made an impact on the industry, now is […]
This post is part of a series of “Lives of New Professionals” guest posts for Progressions. When I graduated almost six years ago, I knew my career would not look as I had planned through those four years in school. As a new Navy wife, I knew that my husband’s career would often take precedence over mine, but I was […]
It sometimes surprises me that classes that seem at first glance to not relate to public relations can provide us critical skills and insights that can help us become better in our field. While there may be many class subjects that help you in this regard, I am going to recommend three. These three subjects can be of great benefit […]
What is diversity? Diversity has five definitions according to Webster’s Dictionary. However, each person has his or her own definition of diversity and what it means. As a Chapter, diversity should not only be encouraged but expected and exciting. When it comes to recruitment, follow these steps to diversify your Chapter’s membership: Know Yourselves This first step is to know […]
You created a student-run firm. You have a solid infrastructure within the firm, including a mission statement and position breakdown. You have set clients and from them great case studies of how to run a firm. But, you have no idea how to take your firm to the next level. By applying for National Affiliation your student-run firm has the […]
Every Chapter has them; yet, no Chapter knows exactly what to do with them. They’re the members who attend an occasional meeting but never seem to get further involved. How can you motivate your apathetic members to tap into their potential and make the most of their own membership? It is about showing what you can give to them! To […]
Cinderella. Beauty and the Beast. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. These are some of the classic Disney stories we grew up with and made us believe in magic. The heart of Disney public relations captures that magic with storytelling. In this Q&A, Craig Dezern, vice president, Global Public Relations for Disney Destinations and keynote speaker for the PRSSA 2011 […]
You attend various PRSA meetings, conferences and professional networking events all the time. You exchange business cards with the professionals you meet. You follow up with them via email. Could it be possible you’re just “going through the motions”? Do you ever feel like everything you do is simply not enough for professional development? Follow these tips to improve your […]
Recruiting new members can sometimes be a challenge, and with the new school year coming up, it’s probably crossed your minds. Do not fret! These are some basic and simple ideas that can be adapted to work with any Chapter. 1. Go to ALL communication classes Visiting a class is a great recruitment tactic. It’s important to not just visit […]
