More Than Just Networking: Why PRSSA Became My PR Passion

More Than Just Networking: Why PRSSA Became My PR Passion

When I joined the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), I knew I had found a community that built my professional skills and, more importantly, helped me find my voice in the PR world. The opportunities to connect with industry leaders, collaborate with like-minded peers, and get hands-on experience have been an incredible journey. It’s not just a student […]

Pitching Your Passion: Advocating for PRSSA through Authentic Storytelling [National Assembly Recap]

Session: Pitching Your Passion: Advocating for PRSSA through Authentic Storytelling Presenters: Tina McCorkindale, CEO, Institute for Public Relations, PRSSA National Faculty Adviser; PRSSA 2016–2017 Vice President of Chapter Development Victoria Leigh Ward; PRSSA 2016–2017 Vice President of Member Services Jon Kovach Jr.; PRSSA 2016–2017 Publications Editor in Chief Krista Watson; PRSSA 2016–2017 Vice President of Regional Conferences Nicole Price Recap: […]

From Nikes to Heels: How Being an Athlete Makes Me a Better Professional

As public relations students and professionals, we understand the importance of efficient communication. Our success lies in our ability to form lasting relationships and communicate effectively with clients, key publics, media and co-workers. Some public relations professionals were born with a natural aptitude for the career. Their effortless charm, creative thinking, leadership abilities and strong writing skills guided them to […]

PRSA Sections Series: Passion, Loyalty and Ethics are Key in Public Affairs and Government Public Relations

The Public Affairs and Government (PAG) Section of PRSA provides training and resources relevant to communicators in all levels of government and branches of the military, as well as those at counseling firms, corporations and associations who are responsible for communicating with various audiences on public policy or public safety issues. This Sections Series article was compiled by Gary Bridgens […]

Eliminating Public Relations Stereotypes — Starting With Ourselves

Our profession is full of people with diverse interests, hobbies, tastes and styles. However, quite often the general public views us as coffee-drinking, social media addicts who love talking to everyone, all the time. While many public relations professionals do love coffee and always have a smartphone in hand (How else will we Instagram that perfect latte design?), that is […]

Five Ways To Make a Gutsy Transition From Student To Professional

Five Ways To Make a Gutsy Transition From Student To Professional

This post is part of a series of “Lives of New Professionals” guest posts for Progressions. New to the working world or preparing to make the leap from public relations student to professional? Besides joining PRSA’s New Professionals Section, there are several ways to make the transition seamless, exciting…and even gutsy. To get gutsy, you need to step outside your […]

PR Advanced: Be the Change

Nearly 150 students attended Boston University’s Regional Activity, “PR Advanced: Be the Change,” and inspired themselves to be the change in the public relations field. Attendees heard from amazing speakers at companies such as IBM and MTV, and agencies such as APCO Worldwide and Burson-Marsteller. First Keynote — Jon Iwata, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications at IBM The […]