The basic format of an introductory networking conversation between two public relations professionals is often simple: share who you are and what you do, then swap business cards. As often as we have encounters like this, many people often don’t take the necessary post-interaction steps to sustain a connection with newly acquired relationships. In this industry, who you know is […]
[quote]It’s National Conference time![/quote] There is one thing PRSSA National members are famous for — their epic social media skills. Conference is a great time to get in touch with other members and bring information back to your Chapter to share best practices. There is one other thing PRSSA members are known for: coining hashtags on Twitter. Here are a […]
As any member of an organization will say, development takes time and effort; not just from executive members, but from everyone involved. Development is an ever-changing process that never ceases. If an organization reaches its goals, new ones must be set or it risks becoming stagnant. Members may become complacent, which is one of the worst fears for any Chapter. […]
Take a moment to think about how many “awesome” people are in your PRSSA network across the nation… you may have pictured a few people who are familiar faces in the @PRSSANational or #PRSSA Twitter feed, maybe some friendly faces you miss from last year’s National Conference, or possibly even some mentors who have graduated and transitioned into full-time jobs. However, […]
Michigan State University has more than 460,000 alumni. A number of those come from the school’s College of Communication Arts and Sciences and were PRSSA members. The Ned S. Hubbell Chapter of PRSSA at Michigan State University values this alumni base and works in many ways to create a relationship that benefits both the alumni and the Chapter. On our […]
Prior internship experience is often becoming an expectation for those entering the workforce. Internships, companies recognize, are opportunities for a person to get a “feel” for the work and develop necessary skills. This is especially true in the field of communications. Aware of this expectation and ready to get my feet wet, I applied for an internship with public relations […]
[quote]Find something you are passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it. –Julia Child[/quote] Using Julia Child’s advice, I have been able to create a couple of unique internships for myself. In the past two summers, I have interned for two companies; the Indiana ICE, a hockey team located in Indianapolis; and Falco Ink, an entertainment public relations and marketing […]
I’ll never regret starting my college experience as a musical theatre major. The lessons I learned in the rehearsal studio and on the stage have been invaluable to my success as a public relations student. Improvising, trusting others and pushing through difficult situations–such as complicated song and dance routines– are just a few of the skills I’ve developed from my […]
As the 2011-2012 vice president for the Illinois State University Chapter of PRSSA , I knew how much work being the president for 2012-2013 would be. However, by reflecting back on my experience as VP, I knew that the best way to combat a stressful school year would be to make the most of the summer. Here are a few tips for you to consider: 1.) […]
Before you read this post, let me make a couple of things clear: 1. I am a guy. 2. I don’t find anything personally appealing about Pinterest. Now, let me explain to you why neither of those facts should keep me from learning all I possibly can about the latest social media craze that is Pinterest. As anybody remotely interested […]
