This post is part of a series of “Lives of New Professionals” guest posts for Progressions. The first PRSSA event I ever attended was the National Conference in 2011. I remember being brilliantly intimidated by the crowds of competing public relations majors who helped me remember that I had so much more to learn before I was ready to graduate. […]
One of the goals of PRSSA is not only to cultivate the next generation of leaders, but also breed new ones. Some people go through college not knowing what they want to do until mid-way through their junior year. Others have an idea, but aren’t sure of the opportunities that are available to them. When you realize what your calling […]
Editor’s Note: The PRSSA 2013 National Conference was in Philadelphia from October 25-29. All National Conference posts can be found here. In one of the final professional development sessions of the PRSSA 2013 National Conference, Michael Smart, principal of MichaelSMARTPR, shared “The New Secrets of Media Pitching Success.” Twenty-first century digital world media relations has changed dramatically from what it used to be. […]
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Editor’s Note: The PRSSA 2013 National Conference was in Philadelphia from October 25-29. All National Conference posts can be found here. “Acknowledge the obstacles, but don’t give them power!” This powerful quote was a cornerstone for Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour’s energetic message Monday morning at the PRSA 2013 International Conference. FlyGirl’s unique insight derives from her experience with breaking the status quo to become […]
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Editor’s Note: The PRSSA 2013 National Conference was in Philadelphia from October 25-29. All National Conference posts can be found here. Tammy Golihew, senior vice president, publicity, and Jeff Tobler, director, worldwide TV publicity from Warner Bros, and Damian Holbrook, senior writer from TV Guide Magazine did an amazing job reaching out to PRSSA students and making them feel valued during their National […]
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Editor’s Note: The PRSSA 2013 National Conference was in Philadelphia from October 25-29. All National Conference posts can be found here. Imagine you are the most passionate fan of your favorite professional sports team. Your family has been season ticket holders your entire life, you know the stats of every player. You eat, sleep and breathe that team. It only comes natural that […]
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Editor’s Note: The PRSSA 2013 National Conference was in Philadelphia from October 25-29. All National Conference posts can be found here. Arianna Stefanoni knows that people love food. As communications manager at Pepperidge Farm, she understands the connections that people of all ages have to the company’s many products. Pepperidge Farm is a commercial bakery and maker of many iconic items, including Milano […]
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Before arriving in Philadelphia for the PRSSA 2013 National Conference, refer to our survival guide for all things Conference-related. Visit the National Conference website, Facebook and Twitter for more information.
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 […]
PRSSA Podcast host Austin Malcolm discusses the importance of getting PRSSA alumni involved in Chapter programming and activity. He also explores the topic of teaching ethics in PRSSA Chapters. This podcast is joined by Regina Flanigan, University of Texas at Austin vice president of Chapter Development. How are you getting your alumni involved? How are you teaching ethics? Austin […]
