Summer is in full swing! The sun is out; the days are long and there is no better time to get a jump start gearing up for the fall. Whether summer means basking in the sun or making the most of an internship, developing strong project management skills are fundamental to success for both public relations students and professionals. Marketing […]
Thank you to everyone who participated in our March 2015 Twitter chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank our co-hosts, National Professional Adviser Don Egle (tweeting from @donegle) and Vice President of Public Relations Ethan Parry (tweeting from the @PRSSANational account) for guiding the conversation. Please be on the lookout for next month’s Twitter chat! [View the story “March Twitter Chat: Planning […]
If the mere thought of planning a holiday get-together causes weeping and gnashing of teeth, take a minute to pull yourself together, put on your favorite holiday tunes and start planning. Establish the vision and purpose. Every event, no matter how small, needs a clear vision and purpose. Is your event to thank volunteers for a job well done or […]
It’s that time again. It’s the first time you get to see your favorite sports team. The excitement peaks as the stadium comes alive. Imagine the thrills of experiencing this with your PRSSA Chapter. Taking your members to a sporting event has the potential to change the dynamic of your Chapter for the better. During the game, your Chapter can […]
Thank you to everyone who participated in our March 2014 Twitter Chat, “Planning for Your Chapter’s Success.” Specifically, we’d like to thank our co-hosts PRSSA National Professional Adviser Don Egle, APR, ABC and Vice President of Public Relations Ben Butler (tweeting from the @PRSSANational account) for leading the conversation. Join us on April 15 at 9 p.m. ET for the next […]
Ready to learn the proper way to create an annual plan to guide your Chapter to success? These steps and examples will help you develop a plan for the year. For those who have taken a public relations campaigns class, this may look familiar. For those who have not, or for those who need a refresher, here is a simple […]
During the summer months, I encourage everyone to start planning for the future and begin making strategic moves in your Chapter. As your Chapter begins planning for the next semester, start thinking about decisions that will have an effect on your Chapter in the future. One thing that we, as leaders, need to consider is how to strategically grow our […]
Planning for a year of PRSSA meetings, socials and activities can be difficult. There are many things the Chapter president and executive board need to take into consideration. Don’t forget the following: 1. Consider University Calendar and Events When researching to plan your year, start with your school calendar. Make sure you look at breaks, holidays and other university events […]
Below is a guest post from Vice President of Chapter Development Kion Sanders and Vice President of Chapter Development-Elect Kim Ciesla. Survey and talk to your current members to get feedback on their experiences with the Chapter. Use the research to help improve the Chapter next year. Set up a meeting with the Faculty and Professional Advisers to discuss your […]
