Published on Dec. 9, 2024 at 7:42 p.m. By Victoria Donato. While many people have made notable contributions to the public relations industry, Michael Smart is a name that truly stands out among others. A former journalist, passionate media pitcher and transformative teacher, Smart has dedicated his
Published on June 26, 2023, at 11:18 a.m.by Alaina McDuffie. From an internal communications intern for a New York wire and cable company to president of Edelman’s Change and Employee Management practice to head of communications for North America at General Motors Corporation and an architect for one of
Published on April 7, 2023, at 10:01 p.m. by Kate Amberson. Trust in the media is at a nearly all-time low in the United States. In fact, only 34% of Americans reported having a “great deal” or “fair amount” of trust and confidence in the
Published on Nov. 28 at 4:01 p.m.by Trinity Hunter. On Tuesday, Oct. 19, I (virtually) spoke with Cheryl Overton, chief experience officer of Cheryl Overton Communications in New York City. I met Overton in the middle of September while traveling in New York City with the National Millennial and Gen
Published on Sept. 28, 2022, at 3:21 p.m. by Kelsey Nayman. What once started as a small public relations agency “to do better than the competition” has now expanded into the largest agency in the world with “more than 6,000 employees in 66 offices across 28
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
Published on October 8, 2020, at 10:10 a.m. By Tralene Hunston Women have been serving in the U.S. military for more than a century. As the years have passed, female service members’ roles, conflicts and responsibilities have shifted, ultimately progressing opportunities for the female service
Published on September 24, 2019, at 10:32 a.m. by Emma Bannen and Whitney Blalock. Every public relations professional, student and educator is familiar with ethics. But what does this buzzword really mean in action? The Public Relations Society of America’s code of ethics is the
Published on July 28, 2017, at 10:27 a.m. by Briana Borcic. There I was, a Colorado girl who thought I would be able to swing right into the culture that is grits, fried chicken, cowboy boots and all things Dixieland Delight. I sat in my
Published on July 7, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. by Jessica Banks. They’re excited, they’re determined and they’re hungry for the real world. Millennials are entering the workforce with a certain perseverance that is influencing the corporate world in more ways than one. Today, you can
