Around this time every year, people start making lists of what they hope to accomplish in the new year. Well, I thought it would be nice to have my own list of PR New Year’s Resolutions. Some of these resolutions are for advancing my career, and some are just because my enthusiasm for PR has crept a little bit too […]
Ohio University’s Hugh M. Culbertson PRSSA Chapter received the Dr. F.H. Teahan Award for Outstanding Chapter Website at the PRSSA 2019 International Conference. Scripps PRSSA’s Chapter website displayed creativity, function, content and an overall aesthetically pleasing design. However, the journey of Scripps PRSSA’s website began a few years ago, with the progression being in the hands of multiple people. Without […]
Having an online presence has a significant impact on your professional career. When applying for positions, it is likely that employers will look you up online. When this happens, it is crucial that you have a professional portfolio ready for employers to browse. Not only is it impressive but they can get to know you more as a professional through […]
This piece is part of the new series, New Pro? No Problem: The PRSA New Professionals Guide to Success. Before I finished my graduate degree, my final project included building an online portfolio, refreshing my resume and updating critical social media platforms like LinkedIn. It was the perfect opportunity for me to consider all the work I had done but […]
Ah, summer. A time all college students look forward to — dreaming of summer days at the pool or beach and the joys of having no class for three months. These three months give students an ample amount of time to look back at the previous year and to get ready for the school year ahead. Below are a few […]
When students ask me what my favorite benefits of PRSSA are, I usually have a hard time choosing only a few. In my fourth year, and serving as National President, I’ve taken advantage of nearly every benefit the Society has to offer. But there is always one I make sure to emphasize — the Champions for PRSSA. A Brief History […]
When rules are created and the major social media players draw lines, innovative companies figure out ways to beat the system or use these new standards to their advantage by doing what has never been done before. One platform with restrictions is Snapchat. This social media platform is evolving and growing at such an accelerated pace that every business wants […]
Close your eyes and envision yourself living out your dream public relations job. Ready…Set…Go… Do you see yourself strolling the streets of New York? Residing in a downtown high-rise? Having the world at your fingertips? Becoming the next Olivia Pope or Samantha Jones? As a profession that’s depicted to be glamorous, demanding and media-driven, public relations opportunities are predominantly offered […]
If you’ve ever wanted to create an online portfolio but don’t have a clue how to start, this video is for you. Public relations college students will benefit from the useful tips outlined in the video below:
