By Sophie Cadran “This is one of those moments that could be transformational in your career.” No pressure, right? I did my research. I made my list of people I wanted to meet. As the room began to fill with students and professionals, I spotted a woman standing alone at a table and thought, “Here we go.” As a…… Continue reading PR Student Takes Full Advantage of a ‘Career Transformational’ Moment
Category: Future Leaders
Mini Leadership Masterclass from Successful CEO
By Mike Santoro I recently had the privilege of attending an Economic Club of Chicago dinner that featured a conversation between Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks and United Airlines President Brett Hart. It was a masterclass in leadership and how to accelerate one’s career. Ricks was the featured speaker and shared candid insights from…… Continue reading Mini Leadership Masterclass from Successful CEO
Page Honorees Endorse Mentorship, DEI and Value of Resourcefulness
Students and young PR pros aspiring for successful careers will gain important insights and “North Star” guidance from this year’s recipients of the two top Page Society awards – Andy Polansky and Ken Makovsky. Susan Howe, CEO at The Weber Shandwick Collective, introduced the 2025 Page Hall of Fame Award, Andy Polansky. “As…… Continue reading Page Honorees Endorse Mentorship, DEI and Value of Resourcefulness
Successful Careers Are More About Impact Than Personal Achievement
Successful completion of a master’s degree program and its foundation for career success were powerfully woven into a recommendation-filled message by veteran communications leader Kathryn Beiser during her recent “mini-commencement address” to graduates of the PROCOM grad program at DePaul University. “Kathy’s remarks to Cohort 4 were an important and timely reminder that career…… Continue reading Successful Careers Are More About Impact Than Personal Achievement
PR Consulting in the AI Era? Think Small with ‘Earned Human Moments’
By Melissa Kinch I recently was introduced to a friend of a friend who does a lot of work in AI. We met up to compare notes and chat about how AI is changing public relations. During a robust conversation about the state of the industry, new friend asked me, “so what do you…… Continue reading PR Consulting in the AI Era? Think Small with ‘Earned Human Moments’
Senior Pros: Open the Tent
Recently, I met a Northwestern communications student who said she wants to pursue a career in fashion PR. Since I had just been invited to a networking event being hosted by one of the most prominent fashion PR pros in my “Rolodex,” I offered to see if it would be OK to invite her…… Continue reading Senior Pros: Open the Tent
Before Your Internship Ends Checklist
Now that we’ve reached the midpoint of many summer internships, it’s an important time to ensure you can check off as many accomplishments as possible from the experience. No, it’s never too late to set or reset goals for the internship. Often, intern supervisors are so busy with their own jobs that they forget…… Continue reading Before Your Internship Ends Checklist
How to Answer That Age-old Question: ‘So, What Do You Do?’
For the past 12 years, DePaul University’s MA program in public relations and advertising has showcased the impressive portfolios of its new graduates in a celebration that has evolved into a mini commencement. It is attended by proud parents, fellow students, faculty and Chicago ad and PR professionals – and recruiters. (See related story).…… Continue reading How to Answer That Age-old Question: ‘So, What Do You Do?’
Future PR and Advertising Pros Showcase Their Impressive Portfolios
DePaul University’s award-winning PRAD program celebrated the hard work of 23 graduate students during last week’s 12th annual Portfolio Showcase. Fellow students, families, professors and a several advertising and public relations leaders turned out to meet the graduates and view portfolios of their professional-quality work and accomplishments over the past two years. Advise-filled keynote…… Continue reading Future PR and Advertising Pros Showcase Their Impressive Portfolios
Communicating With Heart: Balancing Empathy and Strategy in Nonprofit PR
By Jeremy Silverstein In the world of nonprofit public relations, impact isn’t just measured in media mentions or campaign reach; it’s measured in lives changed, communities strengthened, and missions advanced. For young PR professionals entering this meaningful sector, there’s a delicate balance to strike — blending strategy with heart, metrics with meaning, and outcomes…… Continue reading Communicating With Heart: Balancing Empathy and Strategy in Nonprofit PR