Making mistakes is a part of life. It’s important to learn and grow from them. It can give us motivation to do better and move forward. We may get second chances in certain situations but when it comes to work we may not. Your boss may not be happy with your mistakes and choose to fire or suspend you. As […]
The PRSSA community is very unique. We have 7,000+ members and 300+ Chapters across the continent. Embracing the diverse backgrounds, stories, and experiences within our community, we embark on a journey of continual discovery and growth. The depth of what we can learn from and about each other is immeasurable. There are multiple ways to connect with the PRSSA community, […]
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and shifting cultural landscapes, Haley Norton’s presentation at PRSSA ICON this past October shed light on the profound impact that Gen Z is having on the public relations field. As an associate director of social & PR at Nebo, Norton offered invaluable insights, asserting that that the next generation has initiated the […]
Throughout our lives, we all experience many “first-times” moments that shape our journey. Learning to walk, ride a bike and write, were many unforgettable “first-times.” PRSSA ICON 2023 is certainly one of those life-altering “first-time” moments for me. Like many of my fellow PRSSA members there, this was my first time at a nationwide Conference. It was the first time […]
Faith-based HBCU Recognizes Allies in Overcoming Barriers for Inclusion, Professional Development One of PRSSA’s newest Chapters attended its first ICON this year. Oakwood University, the Seventh-day Adventist historic black college and university (HBCU), chartered its PRSSA Chapter in the midst of the pandemic, in October of 2020, when ICON was originally scheduled for Nashville. However, as we know, the 2020 […]
In the connected community of public relations and communications professionals, PRSSA ICON 2023 in Nashville, Tenn. offered a unique platform for diverse voices to connect, interact and inspire. Here are my reflections from this year’s Conference. I want to express my gratitude to former Immediate Past President Aerial Ellis, Ed.D., who recognized me as one of the 10 selected travel […]
“The most pivotal moments in my career were raising my hand and taking jobs that no one wanted,” Gina Laughlin told the hundreds of PRSSA members that filled the room at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center. Laughlin is the vice president of global employee communications at Delta Airlines, and she was the keynote speaker at ICON on Oct. 15, 2023, […]
You’re a senior in college, months away from graduating and entering the real world. What do you do now? This feeling is not foreign to any of us. I’m sure we’ve all had these internal questions and worries in the back of our minds. As college flies by and graduation seems to creep up in the blink of an eye, […]
When I was growing up, October always meant all things pink: a huge pink ribbon on my softball bag, pink-outs for high school football games and pink clip-in hair extensions. Everything, that was able to became pink. But pink in October was much more than just a pretty color to wear. In October, the color pink represents breast cancer awareness, which focuses […]
Twenty two people walked into Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022 and never walked out. That day Ted Cruz, Texas senator, said in an X post “Heidi and I are fervently lifting up in prayer the children and families in the horrific shooting in Uvalde. We are in close contact with local officials, but the precise details are still […]
