Published on April 17, 2018, at 1:11 p.m. by Cara Bolt. Is pitching an elusive art? As a public relations practitioner, it’s frustrating when you spend hours crafting the perfect pitch, only for it to never receive placement. Media specialists from Ketchum Chicago, The University
Published on April 16, 2018, at 4:26 p.m. by Stephanie Zielinski. On March 17, 2018, Facebook was brought into the spotlight because of a privacy breach performed by Cambridge Analytica, a company that had access to some users’ personal data. People who gave Cambridge Analytica
Published on April 13, 2018, at 6:32 p.m. by Halle Russo. “If you had asked me four years ago, I would’ve laughed if you told me that I was going to major in public relations. I never would’ve guessed it,” Maret Montanari said. As the
Published on April 13, 2018, at 1:43 p.m. by Alana Doyle. ROI, cash on hand, balance sheet, P&L, competitive advantage. These are key terms every public relations professional should understand when entering the business world. According to a recent Forbes article, executive communications roles are
Published on April 10, 2018, at 10:53 p.m. by Greta Banks. In the wake of the Parkland high school shooting, students are leading a new wave of activism calling for greater gun control and government response to mass shootings. On March 14, 2018, the Women’s
Published on April 9, 2018, at 3:13 p.m. by Skylar Spencer. Spam filters, Google Maps traffic predictions, mobile check deposits, voice-to-text. Other than being a part of everyday life, what do all of these features have in common? Artificial intelligence. AI has been infused into
Published on April 6, 2018, at 3:27 p.m. by Anna Gazdik. If you would’ve told Kristen Gowdy two years ago that she would find herself in South Korea for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, the then-college senior would’ve called you crazy. She didn’t know
Published on April 5, 2018, at 10:36 a.m. by Elizabeth Driver. Knowledge plays a vital role in the public relations profession. Practitioners are expected to continuously develop and expand their understanding of the ever-changing PR industry. For some, this may include checking daily trade news,
Published on April 4, 2018, at 4:09 p.m. by Skylar Spencer. Throughout the rise of the public relations profession, the sky has been the limit. PR professionals have conquered each and every challenge that has risen, and in doing so, have skillfully mastered the art
Published on April 3, 2018, at 9:03 a.m. by Darsey Norton. If you are anything like me, your Instagram feed is filled with photos of the latest fashion trends, travel spots and foodie havens highlighted by the many social media influencers listed under your “following”
