PR = Satisfaction > Stress
Public relations professionals are known for overworking themselves and biting off a little more than they can chew, even if it means working 12- to 15-hour days. Whether it’s taking
Mission Possible: Obtaining an Internship
Our professors repeat one word to us public relations students over and over: experience, experience and more experience. But how do we get that experience? Internships. All PR students are
Has Zuckerberg Ruined His Social Network?
Mark Zuckerberg had made a name for himself by becoming the youngest billionaire in history when he created the social media phenomenon known as Facebook. However, the release of “The
The Patch Gives Birth to Controversy
“No comment” or even no response is one of the worst replies you can give to the media, and yet is still commonly used by top companies when responding to
Blogging: What’s in It for You?
We ask ourselves over and over: What’s the big deal about blogging? If you have an active Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter account, that should be all you need as far
PGA TOUR: Bold PR move?
Growing up a golf fan, I didn’t realize until recently how involved PGA TOUR players are with charities. After working as a Texas Golf Association intern and attending the HP Byron Nelson Championship,
Using PSAs to Change Opinion About Religious Stereotypes
Be it opposition to the proposed World Trade Center mosque in New York City or Florida Pastor Terry Jones threatening to burn copies of the Quran, recent news exposed a
Finding Your Future Career
As a senior PR student, I’m beginning to feel the pressure of transitioning into the workforce. This pressure continues to build as I hear about the growing unemployment rates and
Lady Gaga: Fashion Faux Pas or Good PR?
For anyone who missed the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards this year, I’m sure you heard about the outrageous dress worn by Lady Gaga when she accepted her award for
Obama’s Communication Struggle in the White House
At the 2004 Democratic National Convention, I watched as Barack Obama addressed the nation for the first time on behalf of John Kerry. He had a palpable charisma and intelligence