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Become Certified to Stand Out in the PR Industry

Become Certified to Stand Out in the PR Industry

Published on Nov. 15 at 6:45 p.m. by Lauren Barnes. In the job-hunt process, students often look for ways to help their resume stand out. Certifications can add credibility and sets a higher standard in any industry. Public relations is a relatively young academic field, going

Lindsey Carnett: The Original “Marketing Maven”

Lindsey Carnett: The Original “Marketing Maven”

Published on Nov. 15 at 1:55 p.m.by Abby Walsh. Lindsey Carnett, CEO and president of Marketing Maven, brings more than public relations industry knowledge to the table. This woman entrepreneur started her journey from her guest bedroom in 2009, which has now become a nationally ranked PR agency. With offices in

A Year of Work for One Event: Communication Practitioners and Annual Festivals

A Year of Work for One Event: Communication Practitioners and Annual Festivals

Published on Nov. 14 at 4:15 p.m.by Annabelle Blomeley. Across the United States, there are more than 800 music festivals, 8,000 art festivals, 1,800 film festivals, 7,000 food festivals and thousands of other festivals outside of the mentioned categories. With special events and festivals dating back millennia, it’s no wonder why they

Study Abroad with PR

Study Abroad with PR

Published on Nov. 10, 2022, at 12:17 a.m. by Jamie Zimmerman. According to the Institute of International Education, “The overall number of [U.S.] students studying abroad for credit … more than doubled” from 2001 to 2016. Remarkably, this number continues to grow despite the travel disruption caused

In Memory of Leslie Jordan: How Honesty Built Trust

In Memory of Leslie Jordan: How Honesty Built Trust

Published on Nov. 9, 2022, at 4:35 p.m. by Sydney Palmer “Happiness is a choice. Happiness is a habit. And happiness is something you have to work hard at. It does not just happen.” – Leslie Jordan, 2021 Leslie Jordan, an Emmy-winning actor, writer, comedian and

They Don’t Have to Be Crises

They Don’t Have to Be Crises

Published on Nov. 8, 2022, at 4:37 p.m.by Breanna Erickson. In our world, a crisis mindset seems to be the default. In America especially, we’ve become accustomed to practicing severe weather and intruder drills, experiencing the culture shock following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and living in the aftermath of a worldwide pandemic.

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

Blast from the Past: 15 Years of Platform and Counting

Blast from the Past: 15 Years of Platform and Counting

Published on Oct. 31 at 7:27 p.m. by Lauren Barnes. The final, and at times most crucial, step in a public relations campaign is evaluation — the part where PR practitioners can measure success. Outside of public relations, journaling and self-reflection are often recommended as important

The Rise of the Personal Brand and NIL

The Rise of the Personal Brand and NIL

Published on Oct. 26, 2022, at 7:45 p.m. by Carleigh Clark. Name, image and likeness. Three words that have changed the landscape of college athletics almost overnight. NIL deals created millionaires out of college athletes seemingly instantaneously. The National Collegiate Athletic Association voted on June 30, 2021, to

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