Posted At: October 27, 2008 12:23 PM by Eyun-Jung Ki, Ph.D., Contributing Writer For the past two decades, the field of public relations has been searching for methods to ensure more ethical public relations practices. As an effort from the industry, several national and international
Posted At: December 8, 2009 1:03 PM by Josh Morris If work or pleasure takes you to Boston, and a friend suggests you go to Faneuil Hall and eat at Houston’s – for lunch or dinner (they don’t serve breakfast) – because it is the best
Posted At: December 8, 2009 10:22 AM by Enelda Butler The goal of any local government should be to serve the best interest of its citizens. The development of new forms of communication, such as social media Web sites like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, has revolutionized
Posted At: December 7, 2009 3:54 PM by Ashley Ross Public relations is all around us. Every day we get a firsthand glimpse at companies dealing with PR through various modes of communication with the public. Oftentimes, we forget, or overlook, the fact that those companies
by Amanda Aviles Curious about what it would be like to live in another country? Or form business relationships with people from exotic backgrounds, whose customs and beliefs vary drastically from yours? Have you ever considered working for an international company in the U.S.? Ever dreamed
PR students have had the importance of networking and mentors engrained in their minds since their first day on campus. Most teachers would argue that it’s “all about who you know” that will help you land that first job out of college. Mentors help you
When we think about public relations, our mind usually pictures a corner office in a big-city agency or corporation. The first image is definitely not of a high school or elementary school. However, with budget cuts and rising operating expenses, public school systems have found
As promised, I am reporting back to Platform readers to highlight my trip and experiences at the 2009 PRSSA National Conference in San Diego, Ca. Five days come and go too fast, especially when you are busy learning, networking and having the time of your life. First
Since when are celebrities treated like normal people? They haven’t been and never will be. Though this may be true, I applaud the celebrities who make an attempt at a semi-normal (at best) life, even trying out Twitter as their key to normalcy. Celebrities use
How I earned my keep in an ad agency Landing a job is not easy. It takes a lot of energy, both physically and mentally. I was no exception. I underwent so many meetings, consumed so many cups of coffee, and considered so many alternate
