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Turning Chaos into Calm: PR Stress Relief

Turning Chaos into Calm: PR Stress Relief

Published on October 20, 2023, 2:20 p.m. by Kat Weir. Public relations is often glamorized as a field of creativity and communication prowess. Behind the scenes, however, PR practitioners are no strangers to the intense stress and pressure of their roles. From managing crises to

Top Cities for Public Relations Professionals

Top Cities for Public Relations Professionals

Published on May 5, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. by Kate Amberson. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2021, around 276,800 public relations specialists worked in the U.S. Transitioning from college to the real world can be awkward and challenging for anyone. What’s

Missing in Action: Where Are the Men in Public Relations Classrooms?

Missing in Action: Where Are the Men in Public Relations Classrooms?

Published on April 27, 2023, at 5:55 p.m. by Kate Amberson and Helen Carson. Public relations is a growing field that has become integral to nearly every industry. Whether it be nonprofit organizations, large universities or major corporations, most establishments utilize public relations in some

Cheryl Overton: A Thought Leader, Innovative Entrepreneur & PR Trailblazer

Cheryl Overton: A Thought Leader, Innovative Entrepreneur & PR Trailblazer

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

The Importance and Evolution of DE&I in the PR Industry

The Importance and Evolution of DE&I in the PR Industry

Published on Nov. 1, 2022, at 5:57 p.m. by Sophie Collins. With diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) becoming a staple in discussion — particularly how its existence is key to a harmonious workplace — it is clear that the topic is crucial to the success

How PR Was Affected During the Pandemic

How PR Was Affected During the Pandemic

Published on Oct. 19, 2022, at 2:55 p.m. by Kelsey Nayman. It goes without saying that every business and industry was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in some way or another. The public relations industry definitely took a hit, yet this was also a pivotal moment for

You Are More Than Your Job Title

You Are More Than Your Job Title

Published on February 19, 2018, at 4:09 p.m. by Maret Montanari. You landed an entry-level job out of college and are well on your way to success, but how do you achieve your dream career exactly? The path to growing through leadership positions in college

Controversial Cooperation: The Ethics of Dealing with International Clients

Controversial Cooperation: The Ethics of Dealing with International Clients

Published on December 21, 2017, at 8:00 a.m. by Grace Turner. Last year, the Kremlin announced that it’s seeking a new contract with a Western public relations firm to improve Russia’s image abroad. Considering recent headlines of Russia’s interference in U.S. affairs, one might view

#FORG1V3

#FORG1V3

Posted: April 15, 2015, 1:40 p.m. by Esther Workman. If you’re a fan of America’s favorite pastime, then you probably heard about Alexander Rodriguez’s suspension from Major League Baseball for the 2014 season. I think it was something to do with the use and possession

Through the Fires: The Evolution of Crisis Management

Through the Fires: The Evolution of Crisis Management

Posted: March 9, 2015, 3:23 p.m. by Ethan Wiggins. Ludlow, Colorado, April 20, 1914: 1,200 striking coal miners and their families are attacked by the Colorado National Guard and the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company camp guards. More than two dozen men, women and children

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