Ready to learn the proper way to create an annual plan to guide your Chapter to success? These steps and examples will help you develop a plan for the year. For those who have taken a public relations campaigns class, this may look familiar. For those who have not, or for those who need a refresher, here is a simple […]
You attend various PRSA meetings, conferences and professional networking events all the time. You exchange business cards with the professionals you meet. You follow up with them via email. Could it be possible you’re just “going through the motions”? Do you ever feel like everything you do is simply not enough for professional development? Follow these tips to improve your […]
Recruiting new members can sometimes be a challenge, and with the new school year coming up, it’s probably crossed your minds. Do not fret! These are some basic and simple ideas that can be adapted to work with any Chapter. 1. Go to ALL communication classes Visiting a class is a great recruitment tactic. It’s important to not just visit […]
LinkedIn is one of the most underused tools for students and professionals. You can make connections, participate in discussions, search for jobs and more. According to the LinkedIn website, it operates the world’s largest professional network on the Internet with more than 100 million members in more than 200 countries and territories. That’s a huge network for professionals and students […]
As you may know, there are a thousand different directions a career in public relations in an agency may take you, and 100 different tasks you may do throughout the week. For me, working for the world’s largest independent public relations agency, Edelman Public Relations, no two days are ever the same. For starters, I work for some of the […]
Nothing is more exciting than traveling and meeting new people, especially when you are alongside more than a thousand other people who love the public relations profession just as much as you do. In 2009, I attended the PRSSA National Conference in San Diego, where I got my first inside look into the industry. Two years later, I now have […]
There is an untapped resource for changing the face of the public relations profession and capitalizing on diversity within the industry—Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU). HBCUs are a source of accomplishment and great pride for the African-American community as well as the entire nation. Moreover, HBCUs are a hidden gem within public relations education. Throughout history, HBCUs have been […]
One of the cool parts of my job as National President is my responsibility to work with PRSA. In June, I attended the PRSA Leadership Rally on behalf of PRSSA. Connecting with PRSA leaders from around the country made me realize that PRSA Chapter leaders share many of the same challenges and goals as PRSSA Chapter leaders. Among the most […]
In my first meeting as a member of the PRSSA Texas Christian University Chapter, I remember being told that membership would help me grow personally and professionally as I prepared for my career in public relations. As I’m now enjoying an exciting tenure as the summer intern at PRSA headquarters in New York City, I realize I had no idea […]
Following the announcement that Betsy Plank, APR, Fellow PRSA, passed away this weekend, the people Betsy inspired, mentored and guided have been posting their memories about the godmother of PRSSA. Among the people Betsy took great pride in were PRSSA National Presidents. Below are a collection of thoughts and memories from PRSSA National Presidents — we hope these memories will […]
