Mirror, Mirror: Image and Appearance in the Work Place
Posted At: April 23, 2012 3:00 PM by Ashley McDaniel. How far does creativity and individuality go when interviewing and actually working for the first job?
Where Public Relations, Politics and the Legal System Collide
Posted At: April 23, 2012 2:15 PM by Katie Brazeal As necessary as PR is, every-so-often a campaign can exceed the agency’s areas of expertise. This is not because of mismanagement on the PR side, but rather it is a result of the complexity of the issues as well as a necessity to cover issues […]
Interviewing 101
Posted At: April 23, 2012 2:00 PM by Lauren Cuervo I have applied to every job I can find that is even remotely related to the communication field, everything from hotel concierge to sales representative. The job search and some of its resulting interviews have taught me a few things every aspiring interviewee should know.
The True Salesperson: Business versus Communication
Posted At: April 20, 2012 7:00 PM by Kera Cottingham It’s about the time of year when soon-to-be graduating seniors are scouring the job market for the position that will grow into their perfect career. For certain students that means the pursuit of the ultimate sales job. But what are sales employers looking for in […]
Are You Absolutely Necessary?
Posted At: April 18, 2012 2:30 PM by Katie Brazeal As communications professionals, what is there to be learned from the Olbermann catastrophe? And how do you prove that you are, in fact, indispensable?
Olympic-Sized Opportunity for Sponsorships
Posted At: April 18, 2012 1:00 PM by Savannah Bass What does it really take for a sponsor to become a part of the festivities and incorporate its product or service into the mainstream content of the Olympics?
The Rerelease Revolution
Posted At: April 17, 2012 9:00 PM by Katie Kallam The rerelease of classic films in 3D is a growing trend in Hollywood. In the year 2012, four movies will be released in 3D, and not just by Disney. Beauty and the Beast, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Titanic and Finding Nemo are […]
Making a Worthy Investment: Interpersonal Relationships in PR
Posted At: April 15, 2012 12:45 PM by Margaret Bishop A quick hello on the elevator, a short tweet, a brief phone conversation: these are all everyday interactions that we have with colleagues, friends and clients. It is always a strength to be friendly and polite – but how deeply do you know your co-workers […]
Nonprofit’s True Profit
Posted At: April 13, 2012 10:00 AM by Rachel Childers For many budding PR pros the thought of nonprofit communications is frightening. They hear the word “nonprofit” and think of hot, crowded offices with barely enough money to buy toner, or they think about changing opinions on hope alone. But to others the challenge of […]
Remembering Tragedy
Posted At: April 12, 2012 3:15 PM by Katie Kallam. City leaders face a distinct public relations challenge following community tragedies. They must acknowledge and honor the tragedy that has occurred while remaining relevant to national media, even years after the event. But just what are they communicating through these anniversary services? Do they serve […]