Brittany Stidham Lindsey + Asp, the student-run PR agency at the University of Oklahoma, indirectly honored me by naming an award after this blog. The award is presented to “an aspiring public relations professional who is multi-dimensional and has demonstrated a commitment and desire to teach others.” Recipient of the first Culpwrit Award is Brittany Stidham,…… Continue reading OK Student Wins First Culpwrit Award
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Career Flashback: 7 Leadership Lessons
My visit to Indianapolis yesterday confirmed why I’m still enjoying the profession of public relations after 35 years. Humbled by the lofty promise of the Hoosier PRSA luncheon program title, “An Industry Thought Leader Comes Home,” I was peppered with questions by a future leader of the profession, chapter president Jamaison Schuler. It was a homecoming on many levels,…… Continue reading Career Flashback: 7 Leadership Lessons
5-Point Check List for Tough Talks
Jean Palmer Heck Too many hiring managers avoid giving direct feedback to job prospects, citing busy schedules but most are simply reluctant to deliver “bad news.” This frustrating reality is why I agreed to help former colleague Jean Palmer Heck with her timely new book, Tough Talks in Tough Times: What Bosses Need to Know…… Continue reading 5-Point Check List for Tough Talks
PR Industry Salutes Super Stars, Best Agencies and College Programs
Arguably, there are four premier awards events saluting the work and leaders of public relations. The first of the 2010 honoring season events was PR Week’s large black-tie party in New York last Thursday. Next up will be Paul Holmes’ SABRE Awards, then PRSA’s Silver Anvils and annual conference awards, and Arthur Page’s Hall of Fame…… Continue reading PR Industry Salutes Super Stars, Best Agencies and College Programs
Top 10 Culpwrit Posts of 2009
Culpwrit Readers: Thank you for generating more than a million hits to this blog during the past year. Your regular visits and comments keep me motivated. Matt Lash’s post about his 9-month job search scored a one-day record 8,931 hits on August 24, while daily hits for the year average more than 5,000 and unique visitors reached…… Continue reading Top 10 Culpwrit Posts of 2009
Tips for Successful Student-Run Agency
In a recent post, I discussed meeting several impressive student PR firm leaders at the PRSSA 2009 National Conference. Since that post, I’ve heard from many students and PR professors who want to start agencies on their own campuses. So I asked Michigan State University senior Nick Lucido to provide the following information since he serves…… Continue reading Tips for Successful Student-Run Agency
10 Tips for Networking Etiquette
Evan Roberts Some things you may not know about etiquette…unless you went to the Netiquette (Networking and Etiquette) session at PRSSA National Conference in San Diego. The etiquette session, presented by professors Laura Neal and Debbie Darling of Cal State-Fullerton, was very interactive and even though I had attended etiquette dinners before,…… Continue reading 10 Tips for Networking Etiquette
New Agency: Birth of Lindsey + Asp
Danyelle Riley I am senior pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Public Relations. I am aware that in today’s competitive job market, recent college graduates need all the edge they can get. No longer are a degree, high GPA and internship considered enough experience to land an ambitious, sought after entry-level position. That is…… Continue reading New Agency: Birth of Lindsey + Asp
Avoid Throwing Coworkers Under the Bus
Q. Your Top 10 list of don’ts advises against “throwing people under the bus,” but what if someone is not doing her job and preventing me from doing mine effectively? -AM A. If your coworker fails to carry his or her weight, you should first attempt to diplomatically discuss your concerns directly with the…… Continue reading Avoid Throwing Coworkers Under the Bus
Top 10 Don’ts for Advancing Your Career
Colleague Kevin Saghy and I attempted to do a Letterman-like Top 10 at this week’s PRSA and PRSSA conferences in San Diego. Our presentation on how young PR talent can stand out highlighted advice from two dozen PR senior and junior PR professionals. Kevin summed up key themes from their comments with the following Top 10…… Continue reading Top 10 Don’ts for Advancing Your Career