We live in a world where activists and protesters are around every corner. On numerous occasions, this could be a wonderful thing that leads to changing America for the better. However, not all protests are civil and not all activists have a loud enough voice to be heard by the audience they need to conduct change. Businesses and corporations have […]
Have you ever attended a District Conference? Has your Chapter hosted one? Next year could be your Chapter’s chance to host a District Conference! Applications to host PRSSA’s next District Conferences are now open, so we thought we’d outline the ABC’s of hosting. In this article, you will find useful information about the application and selection process, as well as […]
As college students, many of us can relate to trying to find the “golden egg” internship — an internship that equally challenges us and allows us to further our learning in the public relations field. The internship search can begin to feel like it’s Easter morning all over again, with you searching for Easter eggs in your backyard. You know […]
For young individuals entering the public relations field, DE&I is without a doubt one of the most important initiatives in companies. PRSSA has taught me that the implementation of DE&I efforts in an organization is not a difficult practice. In my PRSSA Chapter at Sacramento State University, the executive board and I practice DE&I by building a team-like environment within […]
Last summer, as I confidently walked into my first internship, my certainty was instantly diminished when given my first task: a press release. I had never written a press release before and had no idea where to even begin. As I nervously grabbed my computer, sat down at my desk and scrolled aimlessly through Google, desperately skimming articles that would […]
Thank you to everyone who participated in our International Conference Twitter chat, “How to Make the Most Out of PRSSAIC.” This chat was co-hosted by the 2019 International Conference Committee (@PRSSAIC) and Vice President of Digital Communications Carolyn Lok (tweeting from @PRSSANational). The Conference Committee consists of Conference Director Kayla Fernandez, Programs Director Kristen Anne Cuaresma and Communications Director Isabella Garcia, of the California State […]
With great resources comes great responsibility. LinkedIn is a great way to interact with your professional contacts but if you don’t use it wisely, you are likely missing out. So what can we do as future PR professionals to ensure we are building a LinkedIn profile that will help us get the job once we walk across that graduation stage? […]
If you have 0–30 members in your PRSSA Chapter, congratulations, you have what is considered a small Chapter! While low numbers can be intimidating and concerning at times, it does not mean your Chapter is any less than those who have 50 members and beyond. Small Chapters can conquer incredible things with the right determination and dedication. The core group […]
I hope you’ve been working hard on leg day because there’ll be a lot of walking in San Diego during our Conference! Luckily, the hotel we’re staying at is within walking distance of everything you’d want to do while in San Diego. For one, being late won’t be an issue as Conference is being held in the hotel right next […]
The PRSSA 2019 International Conference is only a couple of months away and it is best to start saving and fundraising. The easiest way to save is by taking advantage of the Sept. 6 early registration deadline. A great way to come up with ways to fundraising is by checking out the Fundraising Playbook and Sponsorship Guide created by our […]
