The PRSSA community is very unique. We have 7,000+ members and 300+ Chapters across the continent. Embracing the diverse backgrounds, stories, and experiences within our community, we embark on a journey of continual discovery and growth. The depth of what we can learn from and about each other is immeasurable. There are multiple ways to connect with the PRSSA community, […]
Around this time every year, people start making lists of what they hope to accomplish in the new year. Well, I thought it would be nice to have my own list of PR New Year’s Resolutions. Some of these resolutions are for advancing my career, and some are just because my enthusiasm for PR has crept a little bit too […]
The first month back to campus is the most exciting part of the entire year for many, but it’s also the perfect time to get a head start on career preparation. By harnessing the motivation developed after a long break and utilizing the following methods, students can prepare for opportunities to improve skills and gain connections that may prove valuable […]
The power of potential and passion radiate throughout Salon BC as students fill the space to the brim, eager to learn and connect. Alisa Agozzino, PRSSA National Faculty Adviser, and Ryan Will, vice president of events and fundraising, greet the Chapter presidents, vice presidents and firm directors as they walk into the room. To kick off this year’s National Assembly […]
When I first received the email about the Day-of Competition for National Assembly, I had no idea what I would be doing or whether I even had the skills to participate, but I figured, “Hey, why not?” For the Day-of Competition, we were placed into groups of four to five students from various PRSSA Chapters throughout the country and given […]
It’s another family gathering. The aunts, uncles and grandparents are all asking the same questions: How’s school? Are you interning? What’s your major again? Will you find a job? What do you want to do after graduation? Are you excited about what you’re doing? With all of these questions, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and to lose sight of why […]
Not that you need the reminder, as I’m sure you’re currently experiencing it but when it comes to your career everyone is full of advice. From where to apply to what events to attend, it’s an endless sea of “you should’s” and “remember to’s.” It comes from a genuine place of wanting to help you avoid some hard-learned lessons. However, […]
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Session: The Future of PR for Events in a Consolidated Media World Presenter: Brett Cannon, Senior Publicist at SXSW Recap: Brett Cannon, Senior Publicist at SXSW, presented to a group of PRSSA students at the National Conference in Austin, Texas about how he manages the company’s PR efforts across 24 aspects of their Conference planning. South by Southwest is an internationally recognized […]
“Network, network,network!” every single PR professor, practitioner and student passionately preached into my ear. In my freshman year of college, I heard this verb so much I nearly grew sick of it. Sure, I thought I already knew what networking meant: to ambitiously introduce oneself to new people, to forge new, beneficial connections. But it wasn’t until I began realizing […]
As members of PRSSA, there are a number of resources we have at our disposal. These resources come at the national, regional and local Chapter level. At the Chapter level, you are given two Advisers to work with: one Faculty Adviser and one Professional Adviser. Both are able to help guide you throughout your education and your time with PRSSA. […]
