Fun Takes You Further
We’re all hardworking public relations professionals. We want to climb the corporate ladder, go to networking events every night and work until 10 p.m., always going above and beyond.
Networking Do’s and Don’ts
You’re standing at a networking night, name tag in place, clutching your résumé, waiting to talk to your dream company. Now what?
Networking: qué hacer y qué no hacer
Estás una noche haciendo networking, con tu etiqueta con tu nombre puesta, con tu currículum en mano, esperando para hablar con la empresa de tus sueños. ¿Ahora qué? En las relaciones públicas, las conexiones lo son todo. Con un campo tan amplio, hay mucho espacio para crecer y aprender. El networking, si se hace de la manera correcta, puede llevarte […]
First Impressions: The Art of the Elevator Pitch
Networking isn’t always easy, and making a good first impression can be difficult. Deciding what to include in your 30-second introduction can feel overwhelming.
Primeras impresiones: el arte del elevator pitch
Hacer networking no siempre es fácil, y causar una buena primera impresión puede resultar todo un desafío.
Navegando la ética: lecciones de una profesional y una estudiante
Como futura profesional de las relaciones públicas, familiarizarse con la industria antes de graduarse parece abrumador. Los principios fundamentales abarcan a un rango de áreas, desde comunicación de crisis hasta las relaciones con los medios, aplicables a varias situaciones, incluyendo escándalos públicos y prácticas dañinas. En estos momentos, los profesionales de las RR. PP. deben ser tanto efectivos como éticos. […]
Navigating Ethics – Lessons from a Professional and Student
Ethics is vital for the successful function of the public relations industry. It is the responsibility of each professional to understand how to handle all situations with the utmost ethical behavior.
The Comeback Chapter: How Engagement and Strategy Revitalized Appalachian State University’s PRSSA Chapter
Our PRSSA Chapter at Appalachian State University has experienced remarkable growth after nearly falling apart two years ago. By focusing on key strategies and engaging activities, we were able to revive the Chapter while doubling our membership. As the president, one of the first steps in our Chapter’s turnaround was creating a sense of community. We rescheduled our meetings from […]
The NFL is branding themselves for Taylor Swift Fans
There is no doubt 2023 was the year of Taylor Swift. From the Eras Tour to a Time Magazine cover, her name was everywhere. But she made her mark in the least expected area of all…..the NFL. Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce brought their high profile relationship to light last fall. Anyone involved has benefited of […]
Do not work in PR, be PR!
René Descartes, one of the most important philosophers of modern thought, is famous for his phrase “I think, therefore I am”, but it is not a matter of temporal order, that first we do one thing and then another, but that the philosopher could replace “then” for “implies”, so, the correct formulation would be “we think and that implies that […]
