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Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together: A Brianna Murphy Profile

Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together: A Brianna Murphy Profile

Published on February 19, 2024, 9:50 a.m.by Carsyn Smiling. Endless opportunities A degree in public relations is wide-reaching and constantly evolving. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of public relations specialists is expected to grow 6% by 2032. Brianna Murphy, a 2019 graduate of The

Maret Montanari: An Emerging PR Trailblazer

Maret Montanari: An Emerging PR Trailblazer

Published on Oct. 13, 2022 at 1:40 p.m. by Grace Brindley. College students often seek the advice of industry professionals, such as which experiences and relationships forged their career paths and what combination of variables equaled success. To that end, public relations students might consider

Transitioning from Student-Run Agencies to Professional Agencies

Transitioning from Student-Run Agencies to Professional Agencies

Published on October 18, 2021, at 7:36 p.m. by Lady Reynolds. In a 2019 post for O’Dwyer’s, Doug Swanson, a professor of communications at California State University, noted student-run agencies put “PR students in the driver’s seat.” Student-run agencies allow undergraduates to obtain hands-on experience

Communications for Good: The Nonprofit Industry

Communications for Good: The Nonprofit Industry

Published on March 12, 2021, at 2:51 p.m. by Maggie Palmer. Approximately 1.56 million nonprofit organizations exist in the United States today. In an online world constantly inundated with new information, it’s important that their messages are crafted effectively, both to serve their communities and keep their organizations

A Collaborative Effort: Advancing Ethics in Public Relations

A Collaborative Effort: Advancing Ethics in Public Relations

Published on November 7, 2018, at 4:25 p.m. by Anna Claire Toxey. Using terms such as “spin” and “propaganda” to describe the work of public relations practitioners is common practice among many people today. The negative connotations associated with these words often tarnish the reputation

Standing Out in PR at the National Level

Standing Out in PR at the National Level

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

A Balancing Act: Perfecting Personal Brands

A Balancing Act: Perfecting Personal Brands

Published on December 21, 2017, at 7:40 a.m. by Parker Rocco. The term personal branding has transformed since it was first coined by Tom Peters in 1997. Today, more than ever before, young public relations professionals need to distinguish themselves from other, highly qualified professionals

Student-Run Integrated Communication Firms Must Become the Norm

Student-Run Integrated Communication Firms Must Become the Norm

Published on November 3, 2017, at 9:07 p.m. by Mallory McDonald. The public relations industry continues to expand, and the hiring process has become even more competitive. Students with the most real-world experience will have an advantage at getting a job in the field. To

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