By Chelsea Journee My biggest regret throughout my college experience is that I did not get involved in student organizations my freshman year. Freshman year was a confusing time for me because I had moved from Texas to Oklahoma to attend the University of Oklahoma, specifically for its geology program. My whole life I thought I…… Continue reading Why College Freshmen Should Get Involved in Student Organizations
Category: Guest Post
One Year Later: What I Have Learned in PR
By Lexi Holden July 27th was my one year work anniversary at Allison+Partners and I am so proud to say I work at this agency. In just one year, I have been involved with numerous new business pitches, traveled to different cities, met my colleagues across the nation, and have continued to better myself in…… Continue reading One Year Later: What I Have Learned in PR
Post-Graduation: Why I’m Pursuing a Master’s Degree & Why It Was One of My Best Decisions
By Alexis Bajalia My senior year of college was a whirlwind. Anxious to decide what my future life would look like, I applied and interviewed for a handful of jobs and graduate schools. All the while, I was taking a heavy course load and working as a communications intern for a health care system. Whew.…… Continue reading Post-Graduation: Why I’m Pursuing a Master’s Degree & Why It Was One of My Best Decisions
College Bound Freshman: 4 Tips on How to Get Involved in the Public Relations World
By Emma Riglin I’ve known that I wanted to major in PR since I was a junior in high school, and that hasn’t changed since. I came into my first year of college thinking I would take a lot of PR classes and get hands on experience, but found out that my first year of…… Continue reading College Bound Freshman: 4 Tips on How to Get Involved in the Public Relations World
4 Ways to Work on PR Without Working in PR
By Greta Banks For most of us, summer is spent working to fill up our résumé and our bank account. If you are lucky enough to have a job or internship in your field, congratulations! However, if not, there’s no need to worry. There are lots of ways to develop public relations skills and experience…… Continue reading 4 Ways to Work on PR Without Working in PR
David Ogilvy’s Janitor
By Rhett Ahlander “You should do standup comedy.” This is the response you’d get if you told me I’d end up at Ogilvy. Ogilvy is one of the oldest and largest advertising agencies in the world. David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948 in New York City. Some of its biggest clients include Coca-Cola, Dove,…… Continue reading David Ogilvy’s Janitor
Unlimited Paid Time Off Unthinkable? Think Again
By Dottie Chong Whether you’re trying to land your first job at a PR firm or you’re a seasoned veteran looking to embark on a new journey, finding a company that’s the perfect fit for you can be a daunting task. While competitive pay can be a huge deciding factor, these days, more and more…… Continue reading Unlimited Paid Time Off Unthinkable? Think Again
Studying PR? Lessons From Nearly Minted Grad
By Brooke Beatty Four years ago, I knew about ten percent of the public relations enigma. My vantage point started with Sex and the City’s, Samantha Jones and ended with Scandal’s, Olivia Pope. However, after incredible classes at DePaul University, a flurry of internships and ultimately a full-time job, I have some advice for PR…… Continue reading Studying PR? Lessons From Nearly Minted Grad
In a World of Data, Communication Skills are Key
By Rocky Subramanian In today’s business environment, the best degrees are worth nothing if people can’t effectively communicate business outcomes. That absolutely goes for tech folks, salespeople, engineers and PR pros. Steve Jobs was not only an skilled coder, but he was an articulate spokesperson and master storyteller who could comfortably deliver a narrative about…… Continue reading In a World of Data, Communication Skills are Key
Day in the Life: Q&A with Joe Cohen
By James Shackelford JOE: I serve as CCO of AXIS Capital, a global leader in specialty insurance and reinsurance. My responsibilities include oversight of all external and internal communications across AXIS’ 30+ offices throughout 16 countries and four continents. Before joining AXIS, I led comms for KIND Healthy Snacks and, prior to that, served as…… Continue reading Day in the Life: Q&A with Joe Cohen