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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Posted At: April 12, 2012 3:15 PM by Brian Haight Planning and hosting an event can be the most stressful part of a PR professional’s job. These occasions can either be a breeze or so chaotic that it makes you want to pull your hair out.
Posted At: April 11, 2012 2:30 PM by Anna Ellis Rather than consistently reporting stories with elements of newsworthiness, such as relevance, timeliness and prominence, the 24-hour news cycle is infamous for reporting on trendy topics and sensationalism. This biased agenda setting creates unnecessary drama that the 24-hour news cycle seems to thrive off of, […]
Posted At: April 9, 2012 1:30 PM by Brian Haight In future political upheavals, social media platforms could potentially play a key role. Social platforms will not cause any future revolutions; however, they will help protestors and revolutionaries increase awareness, organize events and create a united sense of the movement.
Posted At: April 8, 2012 9:30 AM by Katie Brazeal The book was a bit bent and torn, proving that it had been well loved while being read. So, what the heck? I decided to give it a shot. With that decision, my Hunger Games journey began. And it did not end there.
Posted At: April 4, 2012 3:00 PM by Mariah Fairweather For the past few years the millennial generation has been criticized for their lack of work ethic. The first to come of age in the new millennium, this generation encompasses people born between 1980 and 2000. Many millennials currently fill entry-level PR jobs or in […]
Posted At: April 4, 2012 2:50 PM by Lauren Cuervo Without insights into the consumer experience, companies cannot create brands that ‘sing.’
Posted At: April 4, 2012 2:00 PM by Margaret Bishop Though the best PR professionals have a plethora of strong qualities, these two are clearly distinct. Sharpening your confidence and empathy skills can help you to be a PR practitioner who truly shines.
