By Nathan Brook Public image is at the forefront of all successful businesses, whether they’re a small start-up or a global corporation. Additionally, the rise of social media and influencer marketing means that these sometimes high-profile individuals also need to be cautious about their public perception. All of this means that PR professionals are…… Continue reading How to Tailor Your Resume and Cover Letter
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PR Students and Student Journalism: A Match Made in Communications Heaven
By Annabelle Blomeley From ages 13 through 18, I went to an arts high school where I majored in creative writing. While there, I spent hours per day in writing classes, debated about commas and heard some of the worst writing prompts known to man. I mean, do we really need to write an…… Continue reading PR Students and Student Journalism: A Match Made in Communications Heaven
‘Start with the Future and Work Back:’ Unlocking Brand Value Through Corporate Heritage
The following article was written by DePaul University public relations grad student Michael Bellino as a final class assignment in researching and writing about an agency studied during the fall term of my agency-client relationship course. Michael was assigned to The History Factory and its founder and former CEO Bruce Weindruch, who pioneered the…… Continue reading ‘Start with the Future and Work Back:’ Unlocking Brand Value Through Corporate Heritage
Let’s Learn from ‘The Internet’s Agent’
By Jamie Zimmerman Do you ever find yourself sitting on the couch with friends and gossiping over the red carpet at events like the Met Gala? Because I know I do. And so did 27-year-old Robyn DelMonte, otherwise known as “@GirlBossTown” on both TikTok and Instagram. The difference between the two of us is…… Continue reading Let’s Learn from ‘The Internet’s Agent’
Personality Tests Help You Navigate Workplace Relationships
By Grace Brindley Who am I? When engaging in a personality test, I seek to answer this question. From lighthearted Buzzfeed quizzes to the longstanding Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, the options for self-identification are endless. As a daughter, friend and student, I don many different personas; however, one facet of my identity, which I want to know more…… Continue reading Personality Tests Help You Navigate Workplace Relationships
Balancing Mental Health and Career Growth
By Katie Brenneman Public Relations professionals take on roles and responsibilities that can be incredibly demanding on their mental health and emotional wellness. From building relationships with multiple clients and contacts to media training to managing crises — all of it requires serious commitment and a high level of effort that can be exhausting…… Continue reading Balancing Mental Health and Career Growth
The Apprenticeship Gap
By David Selby “View your career as a lifelong apprenticeship” was a wonderful piece of advice I received early in my now long professional journey. I probably didn’t know what to make of it at the time, but it is advice that I have carried with me and reflected upon often. To me “lifelong…… Continue reading The Apprenticeship Gap
Q&A: Are Cover Letters Still Relevant?
Q. Most online job boards seem to only want a copy of my resume, but some postings require a cover letter and others make them optional. A cover letter takes a lot of thought and time. Does it really matter? -DL A. Over the years, I’ve often had similar doubts–mainly because I’ve seen so…… Continue reading Q&A: Are Cover Letters Still Relevant?
Future PR & Ad Leaders Celebrate Accomplishments with Chicago Pros
By Myat Min Soe After a pandemic-caused hiatus, Chicago’s public relations and advertising community returned to DePaul University last week for the Portfolio Showcase event featuring class and professional work completed by grad students over the past two years. Keynote speaker this year was Lewis Williams, EVP of Brand Impact at Weber Shandwick. Williams,…… Continue reading Future PR & Ad Leaders Celebrate Accomplishments with Chicago Pros
How I’ve Navigated Working Amid Uncertainty
By Holly Jenvey Two years ago, my family and I moved from New York City to Los Angeles. Moving across the country at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic was a step into the unknown, but instilled the values of curiosity, connectivity and resilience in my professional and personal life. Curiosity My curiosity is…… Continue reading How I’ve Navigated Working Amid Uncertainty