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March 18, 2015

Handling Conflict: Recognize it, Confront it, Resolve it [National Assembly Session Recap]

Session: Risk Management: Navigating Difficult Conversations Presenters: Don Egle, APR, ABC, PRSSA National Professional Adviser, Senior Director of Communications & Spokesperson for James Madison University; Brian Price, PRSSA Immediate Past President, Assistant Account Executive at Edelman; Heather Harder, PRSSA National President, Account Coordinator at Capstrat Recap: “Who likes conflict?” Few people raised their hands when this question was asked. Conflict […]

March 4, 2015

How to Find Success Before, During and After a Regional Conference

Maybe you’re finally on your way to a PRSSA Regional Conference or maybe you’ve already been to one. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your Regional Conference experience. Before: Prepare Preparing yourself for a conference requires knowing the essentials — who, what, where and when. This information can be found in the program, which is […]

February 6, 2015

How to Be a Great Chapter Member – No Leadership Position Required

As the new semester starts, Chapters around the nation will be welcoming new members and returning members alike. If you’re new or returning and are not currently holding a position, here are some great ways to be a great general member: 1. Ask questions and participate in discussions Many Chapters invite speakers to meetings, and there is usually time for […]

January 16, 2015

Four Types of Students Who Should Attend National Assembly

This March, public relations students representing PRSSA Chapters from across the Americas will travel to Portland, Oregon, for the PRSSA 2015 National Assembly. At this annual event, members gather to make decisions about the future of the Society, elect a new National Committee and review the Bylaws. The Assembly draws in a smaller, more intimate group than National Conference, allowing […]

December 23, 2014

Ten Items on Our Public Relations Holiday Wish List

Whether you’re making your own wish list or looking for the perfect present for a public relations pal, look no further. These ideas should give you plenty of fuel this holiday season. LADIES “My Content Brings All The Leads to the Yard” Shirt — $25 From internships to student-run firms to daily life, this shirt is a fun way to […]

December 4, 2014

Completing the Public Relations Bucket List

Like many students around the nation right now, I can’t believe I’m in my last semester of college. Time sure does fly, but I honestly didn’t feel the clock ticking until I became an active member of PRSSA. As a PRSSA member, I started to learn the things that I will take with me into the real world. While I […]

November 24, 2014

Blind PRSSA Member Discusses Her Journey, Challenges in the Public Relations Industry

When many hear the term diversity, they jump straight to the category of race or other cultural identifiers. However, many times we don’t think about those affected by physical disabilities. I was fortunate to meet and spend an afternoon with Sena Pottackle, while I was volunteering at the PRSSA 2014 National Conference in Washington, D.C. Pottackle is a senior public […]

November 21, 2014

Exploring Diversity in Light of Public Relations

From education to the workforce and beyond, diversity plays a critical role in the world today. But what are the factors of diversity, and how has diversity changed in public relations over the years? Jason Mollica, public relations and marketing consultant as well as president of JRM Comm, Inc., began his career in television and radio before transitioning into public […]

October 27, 2014

Three Things You Might Forget When Planning an Event

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 […]

October 17, 2014

How to Survive in the World of Entertainment Public Relations [National Conference Session Recap]

Session: Living the Life: Entertainment PR Presenters: Priscilla Clarke, President, Clarke & Associates, LLC (@pclarkepr); Nicole Garner, CEO, The Garner Circle LLC (@thegarnercircle) Recap: Priscilla Clarke from Clarke & Associates, LLC described her company as non-profit mixed with entertainment. She made sure to add stories from her public relations career as examples for what to do and what not to do […]

Handling Conflict: Recognize it, Confront it, Resolve it [National Assembly Session Recap]

How to Find Success Before, During and After a Regional Conference

How to Be a Great Chapter Member – No Leadership Position Required

Four Types of Students Who Should Attend National Assembly

Ten Items on Our Public Relations Holiday Wish List

Blind PRSSA Member Discusses Her Journey, Challenges in the Public Relations Industry

Exploring Diversity in Light of Public Relations

Three Things You Might Forget When Planning an Event

How to Survive in the World of Entertainment Public Relations [National Conference Session Recap]

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