Fact: Social media has made the world a smaller, more interconnected place. #duh Fiction: Cultural lines are being blurred and relaxed, some altogether disappearing. #huh? A person’s culture is evident in every part of his or her life. From the way we do business to how we speak to our friends to the way we select our clothing are all things […]
My Experience Ever since I can remember, I have been interested in fashion. I was introduced to public relations in a high school speech class and became immediately and immensely intrigued. During freshman orientation at Auburn, I learned that public relations is a growing field in the fashion industry, so I picked up a major in public relations as well […]
School is over for the summer and you are ready to begin your internship or job. You might not have yet thought of your plans for next fall–but are there things you should do during summer to prepare for the upcoming school year? The answer is yes. Read the great advice below from members of the 2011-2012 National Committee on […]
As aspiring public relations professionals, we have lofty dreams of one day graduating, moving to an exciting city and doing … wait, what exactly is it we’ll be doing after this? The truth is, we gain public relations knowledge from classes, hoard experience from internships and plant the seeds of a fruitful network by being active in PRSSA. But in […]
In the business world, we call community service social responsibility. However, it is much more than that — it is building leadership. Our field requires us to be strong communicators and advocates for the public good. We are often the influencers and changemakers in our society. PRSSA Chapters all over the nation are building leaders in their communities. For example, […]
Editor’s Note: To commemorate PRSA/PRSSA Relationship Month, PRSSA is running a series of posts on how to grow your relationships within the profession. An archive of PRSSA professional development posts can be found here. More information can also be found in the PRSA/PRSSA Relationship Manual. How do you connect with PRSA? What advice do you have for members interested in […]
Editor’s Note: To commemorate PRSA/PRSSA Relationship Month, PRSSA is running a series of posts on how to grow your relationships within the profession. An archive of PRSSA professional development posts can be found here. More information can also be found in the PRSA/PRSSA Relationship Manual. We’d like to thank everyone who participated in the October PRSSA Twitter chat, marking PRSA/PRSSA […]
Editor’s Note: To commemorate PRSA/PRSSA Relationship Month, PRSSA is running a series of posts on how to grow your relationships within the profession. An archive of PRSSA professional development posts can be found here. More information can also be found in the PRSA/PRSSA Relationship Manual. While most, if not all, PRSSA members know their Chapter’s Faculty Adviser, a disappointing few […]
Many members join PRSSA for the spectacular opportunities to network with extraordinary public relations professionals and legends in PRSA. Every October, members from both Societies come together to emphasize the importance of networking and gaining professional insight during PRSSA/PRSA Relationship Month. The good news is that it is easy for your Chapter to get involved. Follow these tips to have […]
My blog post this month is a State of the Society address – updates about PRSSA and guidance on how we can actively work to advance the long-term growth of our Society. FACT: Although increasing, less than 10 percent of members apply for PRSSA scholarships and awards During the next couple of months, educate your Chapter members on the benefits […]
