In December of 2021, my classmates and I organized our first press event: “Listen to Me! Stories of the Unnoticed” in partnership with St. Anthony Shrine — a Boston church and charitable organization run by Franciscan friars. We wanted to bring attention to underrepresented groups — such as people who are unhoused, struggling with mental health, and members of the […]
Public relations campaigns consist of many elements but before the magic can begin, a campaign must be “pitched” and given authority. However, the term “pitch” can be misleading – pitches aim to strike opponents out. In this sales environment, your “pitch” should instead aim for a homerun – a mutually beneficial relationship. In pitching a business’ services, clients seek to […]
Matt Prince, senior manager for public relations and brand management at Taco Bell, spoke to delegates attending the PRSSA National Assembly about the power of self and how this is important to be successful in the world that is ahead. Prince broke the session down into six areas that allow individuals to reflect on self-identity, self-employment and self-care. Self-identity is […]
In the fall of 2017, I was a first-time sophomore on my Chapter’s executive board. Our Chapter had decided to go to the annual PRSSA National Conference and I couldn’t be more excited to attend. I paid a fee, packed my bags and hoped in a van with seven other Chapter members to take the endless drive from West Virginia […]
It is beginning to look a lot like…spring time! Do you know what that means? Internship hunting season is in full bloom. If you are looking to move to a new, cool city or stay in your loving hometown, there may be an internship just for you. Although it is April, there are still numerous available summer internships on the […]
Finals are over, interview stress has passed and it’s time to, as I like to say, put on your big girl (or guy) pants and get ready for a summer of learning. The application and interviewing process required a lot of research but you’re not done yet. This is where you can dive a little deeper into your organization and […]
This semester I started my first internship at an agency located in Scottsdale, Arizona. One of the agency’s primary tasks is to send out weekly newsletters for each of their clients. Because they’re sent out so frequently, we had to develop a better strategy to entice our audience. These are some of the things I’ve learned: Always incorporate visuals. People […]
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 […]
It is rare to log onto Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat without seeing something about the Kardashian family; whether they are a cover story for a magazine, advertising their apps or retweeted across your feed, you can never seem to escape their reach. With social media being a powerful and exceedingly growing tool in the public relations industry, it is […]
September flew by, and the PRSSA 2016 National Conference is right around the corner. Before heading to Indy, make sure you’re up to date on the latest industry news and trends by reading the Progressions Monthly Reading Round-Up. Below are eight article you may have missed this month: 1. Tough Situations: Making Ethically Sound Decisions in Public Relations Author: David L. […]
