Breeanna Beckham – Birmingham, Alabama Major – Minor: Public Relations – English Academic Achievements: President´s List; Dean´s List; Betsy Plank Public Relations Scholarship; Capstone Communication Society Memorial Endowed Scholarship; Linly Heflin Scholarship; John Felton Public Relations Scholarship; Franklin Davis Dubose Scholarship Jobs & Internships: Intermark Group, Inc. – PR Intern – Summer 2006; Nominated for Best Advertising Intern in […]
Posted At: April 12, 2007 9:06 AM | Betsy Plank Welcome Public relations students always amaze me! Nine of them have created Platform, an online forum for fellow students and educators to speak out on issues shaping our professional future. These seniors at the University of Alabama conceived and developed the project in one semester. Their […]
Posted At: April 12, 2007 9:06 AM We would like to thank Betsy Plank, chair, The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, The Plank Center Board of Advisors, and Dr. Bruce Berger, professor and chair, and director of The Plank Center. We appreciate all of the guidance and support that were offered as we began the […]
Posted At: April 12, 2007 10:13 AM by Chase Long You’ve heard it before. The world is becoming more interconnected, and globalization is bringing an international aspect to the daily lives of public relations practitioners. Everywhere you turn in the industry you hear phrases like “think globally” and “the international perspective.” What you may not […]
Posted At: April 12, 2007 10:15 AM by Haley Moore Jessica Randazza was never a typical student. The young public relations professional who graduated in December 2006, moved from Birmingham, Ala., to Seattle, Wash., for an opportunity she couldn’t pass up. Randazza credits her involvement in the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) for […]
Posted At: April 12, 2007 10:19 AM by Jennifer Mitchell Common knowledge will tell you that in any career it is necessary to use the tools that fit the client. However, as technology changes and continues to evolve, so must the tools that are used to conduct business. Not too long ago public relations professionals […]
Posted At: April 12, 2007 10:22 AM by Craig Langley I recently contacted three public relations professionals and questioned each regarding internships. Scott Womer is a senior account executive for The Bohle Company, a corporate and marketing public relations firm located in Los Angeles. Dave Curley is the vice president of public relations for Trahan, […]
Posted At: April 12, 2007 10:22 AM Learning about leadership in public relations by Bethany Cobb Leadership is an integral part of any success and it plays a vital role in public relations. In March 2007, PRWeek recognized Raymond Buse III from Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber as PR Professional of the Year, Aaron Uhrmacher from […]
Posted At: April 12, 2007 10:22 AM by Ross Reddick There’s that letter again. It seems as though every time we turn around, someone puts an “e” in front of a word to make a clever business move: eBanking, eCommerce, eNews, eGames, eTrading, eLearning, eMarketing. That’s eNough. Like it or not, our second vowel is […]
Posted At: April 12, 2007 10:22 AM The options available to college graduates and the best choice for you by Breeanna Beckham As you enter your senior year of college, a scary notion hits: you don’t know what to do after graduation. Until now, every step of life has been determined for you. At the […]
