To those unfamiliar with or new to PRSSA, ICON may appear like any other Conference. However, for those deeply involved in the organization, ICON holds the potential to be a life-changing event. When I first got involved with PRSSA, I had little knowledge about what it entailed; what it means to be a Chapter leader or what is the significance […]
Studying abroad is filled with incredible opportunities and benefits that last a lifetime. Some of these include new experiences, diving deep into a different culture, and even grasping another language. When I embarked on my first journey abroad in Spain, these benefits were so evident. However, I realized that studying abroad not only shaped me into a more well-balanced individual, […]
As a result of COVID-19, companies have had to learn how to best communicate with their customers and their employees virtually. Platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Cisco WebEx and many more have allowed for companies to continue to meet in large groups. For public relations professionals, this meant many of the traditional forms of communications had gone out the […]
What do you want to be when you grow up? A once exciting question we were asked as children has become an impending reality. College is a time for you to learn about something you are passionate about, something you are going to love doing for the rest of your life; so how can you be sure to make the […]
https://storify.com/prssanational/host-with-the-most-planning-the-perfect-event Thank you to everyone who participated in our event planning Twitter chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank our co-hosts Vice President of Events and Fundraising Bryar Keyes (@BryarKeyes) and Vice President of Digital Communication JaCey Yonke (tweeting from the @PRSSANational account) for guiding the conversation. Be sure to join us for next Twitter chat on Dec. 12.
In a typical PR classroom, media pitching is a hot topic of discussion. While you can have as many talks about it as you want, you never really get the hang of it until you do it yourself. Reporters want newsworthy stories — but they’re not opposed to having some fun. If you’ve got a pitchable event coming up, consider […]
Do you think you have what it takes to become an event planner? If you’re motivated by working in a fast-paced environment and can manage details, you might be on the right track. Eventbrite has outlined the following steps to help you become an event planner. Step 1: Earn a Bachelor’s Degree. Management and communications-focused degree paths are a starting […]
One of the best parts about studying public relations is becoming equip with an array of skills that transfer into several different business areas. One of these areas is event planning. Whether you work as a public relations professional for a nonprofit, agency and everything in between, you will most likely come across a time when you need to […]
Session: Big Dreams, Small Programs: Creating High Quality Public Relations Experiences with Limited Resources Presenters: Drake University’s PRSSA Chapter Megan Johns, Communication Chair Madison McConnell, Events Chair Kelly Marble, Vice President Recap: Drake University’s Chapter Development Session on big dreams and small programs covered how Chapters can create meaningful experiences on a small budget. Megan, Madison and Kelly educated the […]
It’s a new school year, a new executive board and a new start for every PRSSA Chapter. How can a Chapter spice things up to keep its members interested and engaged? The answer lies in what public relations students do best – communication. Or more specifically, communication between Chapter. The University of Alabama PRSSA Chapter hosted a region-wide leadership workshop […]
