Do not work in PR, be PR! 

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 […]

<strong>Position Spotlight: Vice President of Digital Communications, Mary Kate Hale</strong>

Position Spotlight: Vice President of Digital Communications, Mary Kate Hale

ABOUT THE VP OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS What does the vice president of digital communications do?  My role as vice president of digital communications is to create content for PRSSA National across all digital channels such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. I collaborate with PRSA and other National Committee members to create graphics and post copy for all social media […]

<strong>Position Spotlight: Vice President of Events and Fundraising, Milagros Orcoyen</strong>

Position Spotlight: Vice President of Events and Fundraising, Milagros Orcoyen

ABOUT THE VP OF EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING What does the vice president of events and fundraising do?  As the vice president of events and fundraising, I advise Chapters and members on anything related to events, fundraising, and sponsorship. This is done through meetings, handbooks, social media content, Progressions articles, and more. I am also responsible for recruiting, selecting, and helping […]

<strong>District Conference Preview: PR eLevated (DePaul University and Columbia College Chicago 2023)</strong>

District Conference Preview: PR eLevated (DePaul University and Columbia College Chicago 2023)

DePaul University and Columbia College Chicago’s PRSSA Chapters are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2023 Midwest District Conference: PR eLevated. The conference will take place in person on March 2–3, 2023. Chicago’s “L” trains are like the veins of the city, pumping life and energy into every neighborhood by connecting people and communities like blood cells to the heart. […]

<strong>Smokey Wildfire Prevention: The Longest-Running Public Service Campaign in U.S. History</strong>

Smokey Wildfire Prevention: The Longest-Running Public Service Campaign in U.S. History

“Only you can prevent forest fires,” as Smokey the Bear says. Although you know his famous quote, you may not realize how long he’s been reciting it. Since 1944, this campaign has educated billions of Americans about their role in wildfires — with no sign of ending its tenure as the longest-running public service campaign in United States history. Smokey’s […]

<strong>Reaching For the Stars: A Look into PR Relationships with Celebrities </strong>

Reaching For the Stars: A Look into PR Relationships with Celebrities 

Hosted by “Celebrity Whisperer” Rita Tateel, the PRSSA 2022 ICON session “Reaching For the Stars” focused on how public relations professionals maintain healthy relationships with high profile celebrities. This session broke down the key factors necessary to properly market celebrities and build clients’ trust.  Tateel serves as the founder and president of The Celebrity Source, an organization that has been […]

<strong>Tips for Running a Thriving Student-Run Firm</strong>

Tips for Running a Thriving Student-Run Firm

The benefits of getting involved in a Student-run Firm are plentiful. From networking opportunities to bulking up your portfolio and gaining leadership experience, joining a firm that focuses on professional development will better prepare future PR practitioners.   Founded in 2008, PRowl Public Relations is Temple University’s Student-run Firm. Here are some ways we, as PRowl PR’s Directors of Public Relations, […]

<strong>7 Sports Lessons to Apply to Your Public Relations Career</strong>

7 Sports Lessons to Apply to Your Public Relations Career

Sports and a career in public relations may have more in common than you might initially think. Being an athlete provides many valuable lessons in life: focus, discipline, risk, and reward. I’ve found that many of these sports lessons can also be applied to a public relations career Practice is the key to success. Have you ever heard the saying […]