Category Archives: Spring 2012

By Laura Hepp Musical theatre. The heat from the spotlight, the echo from the microphone, the anticipation from the audience. What more could one possibly want? Growing up, I performed in many musical productions and jumped at any and all singing opportunities. What can I say? This little girl knew she wanted to perform andContinue reading “Performing on the Public Relations Stage”

Members of PRSSA-UD got a lesson in networking at the latest Skill Slam on April 10, 2012. Students gathered at Deer Park Tavern on Main Street where they enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and mocktails to simulate the setting of a real networking event. PRSSA-UD invited Jessica Bryk, a former executive board member and current copywriter forContinue reading “Get Your Networking On”

A recent article posed the question: “Are there too many social networks?” At the bottom of this particular article, there were six different ways to share the page with readers’ various social networks. One could tweet the article, share via Google+, send as a Facebook message or “like” the page, pin it to one’s PinterestContinue reading “Are There Too Many Social Networks?”

We can all agree that social media has immensely shaped our current businesses, organizations, education and of course, our everyday life.  But how has social media and its influential powers shaped service and volunteerism? Twelve years ago, Youth Service America, an organization dedicated to promoting youth service, globally launched their annual campaign known as GlobalContinue reading “Promote service by clicking “post” or “tweet””

DISCLAIMER: I will not comment on the politics of Invisible Children or the KONY 2012 campaign, but simply share my thoughts on its PR efforts and initiatives. March 7, 2012. A friend and I just finished class, headed over to Trabant, grabbed a bite to eat and got a seat. As per habit, I readContinue reading “KONY 2012: A Sensational Social Media Masterpiece”

Spring is finally here! For those Juniors and Seniors, not only does Spring bring wonderful weather, but also immense pressures of finding a summer internship or that first entry level job.  Right now is the time to network, to put yourself in the best light and let all employers know what you can do andContinue reading “Spring Networking”

Thought Britney and Madonna’s kiss at the MTV video music awards was too much to handle? As the audience, we realize that nothing is too outrageous at these award shows. With awards season passing somewhat uneventfully this year, the 84th Annual Oscar Awards last Sunday night began hours earlier with the red carpet hype asContinue reading “Did someone say…?”

If you’re a student, on your job hunt, or just want to learn how to advance your career, check out some of her best advice below: Internships Nothing about an internship is about the “right now.” You’re probably not getting paid or even getting a job offer out of an internship. It’s a time to learnContinue reading “All Hail the Intern Queen”

This winter I was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to intern at Hunter Public Relations in New York City. This was my first agency internship and I was excited and nervous to get the chance to work there. Although the internship was just 5 weeks, I learned so much.  I looked back on theContinue reading “My Winter at Hunter Public Relations”

Fall 2011 Accomplishments Last semester, PRSSA-UD increased meeting attendance by 30%, gave away more than $3,500 in scholarships, kicked off our mentor-mentee program which grew by 700%, and much more! This semester, we’re looking forward to doing so much more including bringing the infamous Intern Queen to campus, hosting a variety of Skill Slam activitiesContinue reading “Bring in the spring with PRSSA-UD”