Ignorance is NOT Bliss in Public Relations

Ignorance is NOT Bliss in Public Relations

“She was such an impressive student,” says Alexis Hooley. Very impressive, that is, until she entered the workforce and “forged famous signatures for a PR campaign.” Surely, she had known better.  Hooley is a public relations practitioner, attorney and graduate from Brigham Young University. Hooley is engrossed in legal practice and PR instruction as adjunct faculty at BYU. Hooley’s experience […]

Black History Month Spotlight- Black or Best?

Black History Month Spotlight- Black or Best?

Have you ever felt entitled to something because of your race? Do you feel that you deserve a seat in a top company because you are Black? Perhaps, Black History Month might be a rare occasion to reflect on our rightful place as “Black people”. This year’s theme on “The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity”, definitely presents an impetus […]

ICON 2020 Session Highlight- Inclusion and Addressing Imposter Syndrome

ICON 2020 Session Highlight- Inclusion and Addressing Imposter Syndrome

This post is part of PRSSA’s ICON 2020 coverage. Be sure to check out our student recaps on Progressions as well as other coverage on PRSay,the official blog of PRSA. Corporate diversity and inclusion have been hot topics for the past few years and lately have gained more attention through social justice movements like Black Lives Matter. Major companies have listened […]

You’ve Completed Your Internship: Now What?

Internships are pivotal steps towards landing the job of your dreams. As public relations students, we need to take full advantage of different internships, extracurriculars and volunteer opportunities. If you’ve recently completed a summer internship, you are probably wondering what to do next. Remain connected with your previous colleagues. One of the most important ways to utilize your internship opportunity […]