Psychotic women, love-struck men, drama, outrageous TV personalities, and endless gossip all come to mind when thinking about the reality television show “The Bachelor.” The series follows one man on his “journey for love” as he dates 30 women simultaneously in order to find “the one.” Although not what might initially come to mind, there are powerful lessons public relations […]
You’ve put in the work and have your degree, but now you’re stepping into the professional world, and you feel that you don’t have the experience necessary for a “real job.” And how could you? When most employers want you to have a degree plus ten years of experience, all while being young, hip, and creative; the task can seem […]
Award shows have always been a huge topic amongst social media users, especially in regards to their lack of diversity in guests, winners, and movies. This year’s Oscars were no exception in their ability to get people talking. Hosted on March 27, 2022, the Oscars award show featured a number of changes that viewers were not expecting, many of which […]
This past semester, the University of Mississippi PRSSA hosted a Chapter meeting in conjunction with the IMC Connect! conference at the School of Journalism and New Media. Dr. Amanda Bradshaw, co-chair of IMC Connect!, stated that “The purpose of this event is to foster connections and collaborations among multiple stakeholders, including integrated marketing communications practitioners, academic researchers, faculty members, and […]
Why is a College Degree Advantageous to a PR Professional in 2022? A few months ago, I met with a mentor who shared valuable tips with me regarding my job. At the end of the conversation, he asked me why I was in college when I already had the skills needed to “start my career.” Despite my best efforts to […]
Informational interviews are your ticket into the big leagues. And by big leagues, I mean getting a job. So, let’s get into the 5 W’s and 1 H of informational interviews. WHO. Who should you do an informational interview with? A professional currently in the position that you want in the future. A professional currently at the organization you hope […]
For many public relations students, it’s hard to find the time to be creative with such a busy schedule. PR students spend their time just trying to get work done rather than figuring out how to do better work. I’ve found that many successful PR majors invest their time in other opportunities in addition to coursework, quickly filling up their […]
This article is part of our 2022 District Conference coverage series. For more information on PRSSA District Conferences, click here. How did you arrive at your conference theme and what can members expect to see at this conference? The Hofstra PRSSA 2022 District Conference, “Roadmap to Success,” will take place on April 22–23. While the past year has been rocky […]
Hi, I’m Samantha Spinale and yes, you read that right — I began working for my dream company at just 17 years old. For as long as I can remember, I wanted to work in sports. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, raised by a sport-loving family. At any point in the day, either the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Browns, Columbus […]
This article is part of our 2022 District Conference coverage series. For more information on PRSSA District Conferences, click here. How did you arrive at your conference theme and what can members expect to see at this conference? In a world that is constantly changing, one key ability that stays constant is being a leader. But what does that involve? […]
