“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 […]
The stress of schoolwork, Greek life functions and simply everyday life can take a toll on college students. Now, imagine adding the pressure of being a college athlete who lives in the limelight every day. They strive to be perfect to protect their, their team’s and their university’s image. So, what do you do, as a PR professional, when they […]
We’ve all been there. It’s your first day on the job. You’re excited and ready to start, but then, the doubts start to creep in. Suddenly you ask yourself, why did they even hire me in the first place? Am I meant to be here? You know you worked hard to get this position, but there’s no way you’re experienced, […]
I’ve learned a lot about public relations in the classroom. I’ve memorized the RPIE model, the five strategies of Benoit’s image repair theory and PRSA’s ethical values. I know the definition of public relations by heart. As much as I’ve learned in a classroom setting, I’ve found the most practice in an unlikely setting. By serving as the president of […]
What is the right choice? As students, we constantly face this question. Whether we are choosing a major, what to get for lunch or whether to hang out with friends or study; we constantly have to make choices. The choices we make today have an impact on our futures and sometimes making the wrong choice can have serious implications. The […]
Have you ever had a conversation with someone without uttering a single word? It might sound unusual, but in fact, we all do it every day. The secret lies in the silent language of our bodies. Albert Mehrabian, a pioneer in body language studies, once stated that 55% of communication is through body language, 38% is the tone of voice […]
Have you ever tried to stick to a new study routine, attend lectures with full concentration and energy, and keep your coursework organized, only to slip back into those old procrastination habits? If so, you have come to the right spot! I’m here to offer you five simple tips for regaining motivation and overcoming lack of enthusiasm in your studies. […]
