One of the most exciting, challenging and rewarding experiences a Chapter can have is hosting a Regional Conference. I may be a little biased, but here are just a few reasons why your Chapter should consider taking that leap and bidding to host: 1. Event Planning 101 Most of the time, people see event planning as fun and exciting, and […]
Event planning can be a phenomenal way to introduce yourself to the realities of the public relations industry. With so many intricate, fast-moving parts, it takes a very organized person to execute a successful event. Sometimes it can be difficult for you to maintain the focus of a public relations practitioner in all of your efforts. If you do happen to […]
Monthly #PRSSA Twitter Chats are opportunities for you to stay in contact with your PRSSA colleagues and interact with professionals. Every month, #PRSSA chats focus on a variety of topics relevant to students from every Chapter. These chats, however, should be more than individual experiences. We encourage your entire Chapter — every member — to participate and make their voices […]
There is often so much to take in to consideration when planning an event that it can rapidly overwhelm you. Below is a blueprint to help you plan the perfect event, whether it is a Chapter meeting, fundraiser or networking social. 1. Get the Event Approved. When hosting an event through PRSSA or any other student organization, it is best […]
Wake up. Answer emails. Pitch media. Approve designs. Check email again. Just a typical morning in the life of a public relations practitioner. But wait – add ‘go to class’ to the list. Though it can be tough to balance class schedules and extracurricular activities, college is the prime time to get involved and start networking. Don’t delay until after […]
As any member of an organization will say, development takes time and effort; not just from executive members, but from everyone involved. Development is an ever-changing process that never ceases. If an organization reaches its goals, new ones must be set or it risks becoming stagnant. Members may become complacent, which is one of the worst fears for any Chapter. […]
When people ask what I do for a living, I usually tell them automotive or government public relations; but in reality, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what industry I fall under. To give more insight, my career at Argonne National Laboratory in Chicago falls under the triangle of academia, automotive and government. My career involves two areas of focus: managing […]
We’d like to thank everyone who participated in the January PRSSA Twitter chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank co-moderators Vice President of Public Relations, Lauren Gray and Chapter members Katlin Hess and Christian Williams for leading the conversation. Join us on February 20 at 9 p.m. ET for the next PRSSA Twitter chat. Review highlights of the chat below. What […]
If coordinating a benefit for an organization is difficult, coordinating a benefit in Monaco from the United States is next to impossible. But that is how I have spent recent days at SeaKeepers, the “yachting industry’s charity.” I started at the organization as an intern and quickly made the transition into a full-time employee as the sole member of the […]
