Why Listening to Podcasts is Important as a PR Professional

Why Listening to Podcasts is Important as a PR Professional

Nowadays, podcasts have become tremendously trendy. Actually, in 2020, an estimated 100 million people listened to a podcast each month and it’s expected to reach 125 million in 2022. Sometimes it is more convenient and easier to listen to someone speaking rather than reading a long article. This is the reason why podcasts have gained such popularity. The world is […]

Why Doesn’t Hollywood Award Diverse Artists?

Why Doesn’t Hollywood Award Diverse Artists?

Diversity is a major issue within the entertainment industry.  With major callouts every year from film creatives and celebrities, industry award shows have not changed their ways when choosing a winner for their major categories. The Oscars, Emmys, Academy Awards, Golden Globes  are some of the award shows that have lacked showcasing diversity among their winners. Many critics have speculated […]

December Twitter Chat Recap: The Internship Search — Secure Your Future

Thank you to everyone who participated in our December 2014 Twitter chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank our co-hosts, Vice President of Career Services Jonathan Hill  (tweeting from @JonJonHill) and Vice President of Public Relations Ethan Parry (tweeting from the @PRSSANational account) for guiding the conversation. Please be on the lookout for next semester’s Twitter chat schedule!   [View the story […]

Make Your Résumé Stand Out in a Good Way [National Conference Session Recap]

Session: Rebooting Your Résumé Presenter: Devon Conley, Ketchum Recap: Senior Human Resources Manager Devon Conley reminded members that on average, résumés are viewed for a total of six seconds. “What can you do in six seconds to make me want to reach out to you?” asked Conley. Session attendees received instructions of the do’s and don’ts of résumés and connecting with recruiters. “I was excited […]

SWOTopoly: Roll The Dice & Evaluate Your Situation [Infographic]

Every organization comes with their own set of strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats. Use a SWOT analysis to improve your Chapter. What helps you evaluate opportunities and threats? How can you use strengths and weaknesses to your advantage? This is a guest post written the Vice President of Chapter Development Kendall Schmidt, and designed by FORUM Design Editor Sarah Thacker.