{"id":6627,"date":"2015-12-31T19:07:41","date_gmt":"2016-01-01T00:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/?p=6627"},"modified":"2018-08-11T12:40:09","modified_gmt":"2018-08-11T16:40:09","slug":"december-monthly-reading-round-up-miss-universe-mishap-new-trends-for-a-new-year-ap-style-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/index.php\/2015\/12\/31\/december-monthly-reading-round-up-miss-universe-mishap-new-trends-for-a-new-year-ap-style-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"December Monthly Reading Round-Up: Miss Universe Mishap, New Trends for a New Year, AP Style Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Bratislava_New_Year_Fireworks\"<\/a>It\u2019s time to cheers to the new year: 2016. But before you do, catch up on some reading with the Progressions Monthly Reading Round-Up. Below are eight interesting articles you may have missed:<\/span><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Oh no! Steve Harvey crowns wrong woman Miss Universe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Author: Carly Mallenbaum<\/span><\/p>\n

Publication: USA Today<\/span><\/p>\n

We couldn\u2019t do a final reading round-up of 2015 without mentioning this live TV mistake. Not only did Harvey announce the wrong winner, but he also had some seriously misspelled words in his apology tweet.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0How to Make Yourself Work When You Just Don\u2019t Want To<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Author: Heidi Grant Halvorson<\/span><\/p>\n

Publication: Harvard Business Review<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re all guilty of procrastination, but we can all make procrastinating less a resolution for 2016 with Halvorson\u2019s help. Halvorson suggests three reasons you may be putting off your work, and three solutions to help you make those impending deadlines. <\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0The Top 5 Digital PR Trends to Watch in 2016<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Author: Shawn Paul Wood<\/span><\/p>\n

Publication: PR Newser<\/span><\/p>\n

As public relations professionals and pre-professionals, it\u2019s important to know what\u2019s next in the digital space. From privacy to ad-blocking, this article will catch you up to speed with these upcoming trends in our industry. <\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0New PR Pros Cite First Year Experiences, Tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Author: Ron Culp<\/span><\/p>\n

Publication: Cuplwrit<\/span><\/p>\n

This December, PRSA hosted a Twitter chat with public relations professional Ron Culp and new pro Heather Harder. The chat focused insights and advice from pros based on their first year in the business. Check out Culp\u2019s recap for some of the best tweets from the chat.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Cover Your Visual Assets: Creating Magnetic Visual Content With Canva<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Author: Lisa Buyer<\/span><\/p>\n

Publication: ComPRehension<\/span><\/p>\n

This article recaps a session presented at the PRSA 2015 International Conference in Atlanta. Because visual media is becoming increasingly important, Buyer presents some tips and tricks for creating quality visual content. <\/span><\/p>\n

6.\u00a05 AP style changes of note for PR and marketing pros<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Author: Beki Winchel<\/span><\/p>\n

Publication: Ragan\u2019s PR Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

PR Daily offers an important round-up of changes to the AP Stylebook particularly relevant to public relations and marketing professionals. Social media lingo and news terms are among the updates. <\/span><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Be a Rockstar PR Pro in 2016<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Author: Robyn Rudish-Laning<\/span><\/p>\n

Publication: The Edge<\/span><\/p>\n

For those who have recently graduated or are soon-to-be graduates, be sure to read up on how to be a great new professional in 2016. Tips include being flexible and always continuing to learn and grow. <\/span><\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Merry Pitchmas: Effectively Pitching During the Holiday Season<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Author: Krista Watson<\/span><\/p>\n

Publication: Progressions<\/span><\/p>\n

Knowing when and how to pitch to editors, especially concerning holiday content, is crucial to creating and maintaining proper relationships with the media. <\/span><\/p>\n

These articles are gathered and submitted by the PRSSA National Committee and the PRSSA publications team as well as occasional contributions from members, so feel free to pass along interesting articles to Emma Finkbeiner by email at emfinky@gmail.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2014<\/span><\/p>\n

Emma Finkbeiner is the PRSSA 2015\u20132016 publications editor in chief. She attends Northern Michigan University and was a former editor in chief of the student newspaper The North Wind. Connect with her on Twitter <\/span><\/i>@efink101 <\/span><\/i><\/a>or <\/span><\/i>LinkedIn<\/span><\/i><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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