I was awarded a travel grant to participate in the Public Relations Student Society of America International Conference. It was such an amazing experience. I made new friends and participated in workshops that will benefit my career in public relations. The first full day I went on a career tour at HubSpot, which is a developer and marketer of software […]
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Session: Celebrity Focused Public Relations Presenter: Rita Tateel, President, The Celebrity Source Recap: Rita Tateel, president of The Celebrity Source, presented the Celebrity Focused Public Relations session at the Public Relations Student Society of America 2017 National Conference. She began by providing us with a definition for the term celebrity and described how many celebrities are actually very insecure. We […]
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Session: PRSA General Session Presenter: Morgan Spurlock, Recap: To be a good storyteller, “You have to be ready and willing to take criticism,” Spurlock said as he showed photos of him as a 10-year-old ballet dancer, growing up in West Virginia. The second thing you need to be a good storyteller according to Spurlock is a good support system, whether […]
With Boston and #PRSSANC less than two weeks away, the National Committee came together to give their best advice on how to get the most out of Conference. Check out their advice below: Emma Finkbeiner: Sit next to someone new in every session and introduce yourself. Also, follow up with the students and professionals you network with. You would be […]
The registration deadline for the PRSSA 2017 National Conference is today! Now is the time to register and start thinking about how you can make the most of the National Conference. We know you will be investing a lot of time and energy in getting to Boston and registering for the Conference, so we want to make your Conference experience […]
Attending the PRSSA 2017 National Conference is one of the best things you can do for your college and professional career. Between the professional development sessions, social networking events and more, you will have countless opportunities to grow personally and launch your future career. However, it can be difficult to make that initial investment of $310 (for members) to register. […]
With #PRSSANC officially 50 days away, it is time to start preparing for your trip to Boston! Check out these 50 things you should do in the next 50 days before Conference begins. Review the program online. Pick your “can’t miss” sessions. Follow speakers on social media. Plan your outfits — business professional and casual! Book your flight or plan […]
Although it only happens once a year, it’s probably the best five days of any PRSSA member’s college career — National Conference. While this professional development event can be an amazing opportunity, the financial burden can often be a barrier in getting students there. Regardless if your Chapter aims to send two students or 20 students, fundraising can be an […]
Over the last five months, the CEO of You series has taken off even more than I expected. The apex was appearing at last October’s PRSSA National Conference in Philadelphia. The response from the students in attendance and on social media was way beyond any expectations. Was I an original adopter of personal branding? No. When I was in school, […]
Being a first-time visitor to Philadelphia or even a rookie attendee of the PRSSA 2013 National Conference (or both) can be very intimidating. From city crosswalks to meeting industry titans face-to-face, it can all seem overwhelming. The Conference Committee is here to help and has put together a list of a few friendly reminders and tips about making it in […]
